Are You a CEO? Questions Worth Asking…
Inspired by my members… Feeling lonely? Isolated? In a self-imposed exile? The role is complex. The velocity of issues, challenges, and opportunities coming at the “CEO” is constant. How do you filter? How do you prioritize? How do you decide what to do? Some questions to consider. What if: … “busy” isn’t the same as…
Read MoreSuccess story: How Vistage transformed a struggling designer to a successful President
I always look forward to the Seattle Vistage Summit, but this year in particular was cause for celebration for a few members of my peer advisory groups. Gary Wichansky and Dean Wilson were nominated for the Vistage Impact Award, and Will Leahy and Abani Heller were nominated for the Vistage Leadership Award. All were deserving of…
Read MoreChange your life (and your health) for the better: a workshop with Dan Miller
Are you living the best version of yourself? Being productive and performing at your best starts with a healthy foundation. For busy executives, it can be challenging to prioritize health when juggling so many other demands. Now is your chance to get on the path to a better way of life, and here is how.…
Read MoreLooking to improve your leadership capabilities? Try Vistage. Here’s why.
As leaders, we are always looking for ways to make better decisions, grow our companies and reach our fullest potential. The question is, how can we make this happen? Being part of a Vistage peer advisory group can make a huge impact on your future success as a leader. As a Vistage Master Chair, I…
Read MoreJim Collins: Greatness is a matter of conscious choice, discipline and these timeless concepts
In my four CEO and key executive peer group meetings last month, I shared how moved I was by Jim Collins two-hour keynote at ChairWorld2019 in San Diego. CW19 is a Chair’s (coach, guide, facilitator) continuing education week. Jim reminded us that: Greatness is not a function of circumstance. Greatness, it turns out, is largely a matter…
Read MoreA December workshop with Edgar Papke
December is fast approaching and bringing us, along with the holiday season, speaker Edgar Papke with his extended workshop on Innovation by Design. Ask yourself the question: How do I design and live a life of success and fulfillment? For the past three decades, Edgar Papke has coached leaders to design & manifest lives of professional…
Read MoreProfessional development requires your active participation
Leaders are Readers Do you subscribe to HBR (Harvard Business Review)? If you don’t, you should. Deborah Rowland penned an article titled: Why Leadership Development Isn’t Developing Leaders, and it’s worth ten minutes of your time. The take away? “Our primary method of developing leaders is antithetical to the TYPE of leadership that we need.” As a Vistage Chair, this…
Read MoreIgnite Brilliance in Your Leadership: AmyK Vistage Workshop
Leadership isn’t about position, title or authority. The most effective leader seeks to influence. Influence requires communication. Communication requires a conversation. Are you reaching your potential as a leader? Are you inspiring your people?My Vistage workshop on Tuesday, August 7th will help you unlock your brilliance – your natural superpowers and gifts.Our workshop leader is Amyk Hutchens – she’s…
Read MoreRapid Learning for Leaders: Edgar Papke on Aligning Culture
I’m hosting three private CEO and executive workshops in June. In this rapid-learning session, you’ll hear from Vistage speaker and organizational psychologist, Edgar Papke. Papke will show us how to efficiently design and shape an aligned culture of innovation. Papke will also help understand how to generate desired results through alignment. The True Alignment model is the result of bringing…
Read MoreHow effective is your decision making? Attend the Vistage Executive Summit
As a business leader, your decisions have a long term impact on your company and your employees. Taking opportunities to improve your ability to make more effective decisions allows you to grow as a leader and increases the overall success of your business. Participate in the 2018 Vistage Executive Summit (VES) and bring a higher level of…
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