Anne Petrik, Author at Vistage Research Center /research-center/author/anne-petrik/feed/ Resource for Business Leadership, Coaching, and CEOs Wed, 26 Nov 2025 19:55:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 141323424 Tariffs and Trade Remain a Top CEO Challenge Heading into 2026 /research-center/business-financials/economic-trends/20251126-tariffs-and-trade/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=20251126-tariffs-and-trade /research-center/business-financials/economic-trends/20251126-tariffs-and-trade/#respond Wed, 26 Nov 2025 19:10:09 +0000 /research-center/?p=48663 Frequent changes in tariffs and trade rules continue to complicate budgeting, quoting, and long-term decision-making for small and midsize businesses. CEOs have cited project delays, paused capital spending, and customer hesitation — especially in construction, manufacturing, and export-dependent sectors. While...

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]]> /research-center/business-financials/economic-trends/20251126-tariffs-and-trade/feed/ 0 48663 Tariffs Resource Center /research-center/business-financials/economic-trends/20250321-the-ceo-pulse-tariffs-resource-center/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=20250321-the-ceo-pulse-tariffs-resource-center /research-center/business-financials/economic-trends/20250321-the-ceo-pulse-tariffs-resource-center/#respond Wed, 26 Nov 2025 17:29:00 +0000 /research-center/?p=47063 Following the high of the 2024 election, the introduction of tariffs has deflated the optimism of CEOs of small and midsize businesses. Our latest research reveals that nearly 70% of CEOs expect negative impacts of changing tariff and trade policies,...

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]]> /research-center/business-financials/economic-trends/20250321-the-ceo-pulse-tariffs-resource-center/feed/ 0 47063 Despite Shutdown, Small Business Confidence Hits 9-Month High [WSJ/Vistage Nov 2025] /research-center/business-financials/economic-trends/20251125-small-business-confidence-hits-highest-levels-wsj-survey/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=20251125-small-business-confidence-hits-highest-levels-wsj-survey /research-center/business-financials/economic-trends/20251125-small-business-confidence-hits-highest-levels-wsj-survey/#respond Tue, 25 Nov 2025 17:39:23 +0000 /research-center/?p=48434 While economic sentiment remains dim among small business leaders, prospects and plans for their businesses have gained new momentum. Despite rising costs and the government shutdown, the WSJ/Vistage Small Business CEO Confidence Index rose to 90.2, driven by an increased...

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]]> /research-center/business-financials/economic-trends/20251125-small-business-confidence-hits-highest-levels-wsj-survey/feed/ 0 48434 Increasing Costs Sour Small Business Outlook [WSJ/Vistage Oct 2025] /research-center/business-financials/economic-trends/20251023-increasing-costs-sour-small-business-outlook-wsj-survey/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=20251023-increasing-costs-sour-small-business-outlook-wsj-survey /research-center/business-financials/economic-trends/20251023-increasing-costs-sour-small-business-outlook-wsj-survey/#respond Thu, 23 Oct 2025 20:44:49 +0000 /research-center/?p=48261 In the past month, a series of events has stalled small business confidence, leading the WSJ/Vistage Small Business CEO Confidence Index to dip to 85.8 in October.   While the decrease in interest rates provided a bright spot, it was dampened...

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]]> /research-center/business-financials/economic-trends/20251023-increasing-costs-sour-small-business-outlook-wsj-survey/feed/ 0 48261 Ahead of Rate Cut, Small Business Confidence Hits 8-Month High [WSJ/Vistage Sept 2025] /research-center/business-financials/economic-trends/20250925-small-business-confidence-hits-8-month-high-wsj-survey/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=20250925-small-business-confidence-hits-8-month-high-wsj-survey /research-center/business-financials/economic-trends/20250925-small-business-confidence-hits-8-month-high-wsj-survey/#respond Thu, 25 Sep 2025 23:12:00 +0000 /research-center/?p=48114 Mere speculation about interest rate cuts led to a boost in small business confidence in September. The WSJ/Vistage Small Business CEO Confidence Index rose to 88.1, the highest level in 8 months. Although the Index remains below the 12-month average,...

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]]> /research-center/business-financials/economic-trends/20250925-small-business-confidence-hits-8-month-high-wsj-survey/feed/ 0 48114 Uncovering Hidden Gems: Use Precision Interviewing to Select Top Talent /research-center/talent-management/hiring-recruitment-sourcing/20250623-precision-interviewing-to-select-top-talent/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=20250623-precision-interviewing-to-select-top-talent /research-center/talent-management/hiring-recruitment-sourcing/20250623-precision-interviewing-to-select-top-talent/#respond Fri, 19 Sep 2025 21:28:50 +0000 /research-center/?p=47623 In this webinar, 2024 Vistage Speaker of the Year Kathleen Quinn Votaw delivers an energetic and transformative presentation on the art of selecting top talent. Her unique approach to the science and strategy of interviewing has captivated audiences in and...

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]]> /research-center/talent-management/hiring-recruitment-sourcing/20250623-precision-interviewing-to-select-top-talent/feed/ 0 47623 CEO Health and Wellness Resource Center /research-center/personal-development/wellness/20250710-health-and-wellness-resource-center/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=20250710-health-and-wellness-resource-center /research-center/personal-development/wellness/20250710-health-and-wellness-resource-center/#respond Wed, 27 Aug 2025 18:04:00 +0000 /research-center/?p=47738 The demands of leadership are relentless, and, increasingly, CEOs and business leaders are recognizing that performance at the top starts with personal well-being. The health of an organization often mirrors the health of its leader. Our latest research confirms the...

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]]> /research-center/personal-development/wellness/20250710-health-and-wellness-resource-center/feed/ 0 47738 Uncertainty Rises, Small Business CEO Confidence Stalls [WSJ/Vistage Aug 2025] /research-center/business-financials/economic-trends/20250819-uncertainty-rises-small-business-confidence-wsj-survey/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=20250819-uncertainty-rises-small-business-confidence-wsj-survey /research-center/business-financials/economic-trends/20250819-uncertainty-rises-small-business-confidence-wsj-survey/#respond Tue, 19 Aug 2025 19:07:00 +0000 /research-center/?p=47927 After July’s modest boost in confidence, the WSJ/Vistage Small Business CEO Confidence Index dropped slightly in August to 85.0. Beneath this relative stability, however, lies a growing undercurrent of uncertainty, driven by shifting policy signals and unanswered questions about the...

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]]> /research-center/business-financials/economic-trends/20250819-uncertainty-rises-small-business-confidence-wsj-survey/feed/ 0 47927 Small Business Confidence Ticks Up Amid Ripple Effects [WSJ/Vistage July 2025] /research-center/business-financials/economic-trends/20250724-small-business-confidence-ticks-up-wsj-survey/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=20250724-small-business-confidence-ticks-up-wsj-survey /research-center/business-financials/economic-trends/20250724-small-business-confidence-ticks-up-wsj-survey/#respond Thu, 24 Jul 2025 17:07:24 +0000 /research-center/?p=47800 Once again, a delay in tariffs yields a modest gain in small business confidence. The WSJ/Vistage Small Business CEO Confidence Index rose for the third consecutive month, reaching 86.1 in July, primarily driven by a slight increase in economic optimism....

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]]> /research-center/business-financials/economic-trends/20250724-small-business-confidence-ticks-up-wsj-survey/feed/ 0 47800 Why CEO Health and Wellness is Now a Business Imperative /research-center/personal-development/wellness/20250710-ceo-health/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=20250710-ceo-health /research-center/personal-development/wellness/20250710-ceo-health/#respond Thu, 10 Jul 2025 16:46:52 +0000 /research-center/?p=47745 CEO health has become a strategic variable for optimizing not only personal performance but also the effectiveness of teams and organizations. With higher degrees of uncertainty becoming the norm rather than the exception, leaders must prioritize their physical and mental...

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