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When investors push for immediate profits at the expense of employee well-being or customer satisfaction, the business may experience quick wins but risks long-term sustainability. For instance, cutting costs on staff training or quality assurance might boost quarterly earnings but can degrade customer experience and employee morale over time. Such misalignments create tension within the business ecosystem, risking burnouts, loss of reputation, or operational breakdowns.
As Matt Altman, CEO of Sportiqe Apparel, articulates, “Something will break” if these imbalances persist. Every part of the business ecosystem is interconnected; what happens to one stakeholder inevitably impacts others. Therefore, sustainable success depends on establishing a win for all parties involved.