Companies and boards should be asking themselves if exorbitant pay results in exorbitant company performance, and if doesn't, consider paying less and (maybe) lowering your standards a smidge for your executive picks.<p>I understand executives do have some influence, but the bulk of a business' direction isn't due to executive leadership. The fact that Airbnb is doing terribly in a recession will not change no matter the executive in charge. Likewise, the fact that social media is doing stellar during lockdown is no surprise either.