The Real Problem with CEO Pay, and Why Young Men Don’t Volunteer Anymore
May 25, 2026
Summary
Scott Galloway argues for progressive taxation on CEO equity rather than pay caps, citing the widening wealth gap. He discusses incentivizing young men for community service by framing it as status-building rather than just nurturing. Finally, he advises business owners to leverage high-performing employees whose goals diverge from the core mission, provided they generate significant revenue.
Topics discussed
Sponsors: Monday.com AI, Indeed, and Odoo
CEO pay disparity, tax policy, and progressive taxation
Incentivizing young men for community service and masculinity
Sponsors: Built Rewards, IMA, and Vanta
Managing high-performing employees with divergent visions
Outro and sponsors: Verizon, Geico, and iSIMS
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