Anne Petrik, Author at Vistage Research Center /research-center/author/anne-petrik/feed/ Resource for Business Leadership, Coaching, and CEOs Fri, 03 Oct 2025 20:58:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 141323424 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 Nov. 7 Webinar | Business Trends for 2026 and Beyond /research-center/business-financials/economic-trends/20250813-business-trends-2026-and-beyond/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=20250813-business-trends-2026-and-beyond /research-center/business-financials/economic-trends/20250813-business-trends-2026-and-beyond/#respond Thu, 14 Aug 2025 14:28:00 +0000 /research-center/?p=47899 Entering 2026, small and midsize businesses are navigating a world of constant change, shaped by rapid advancements in AI, shifting workforce dynamics, global instability, and economic uncertainty. To help you make informed decisions, Vistage speaker and strategy expert Marc Emmer...

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]]> /research-center/business-financials/economic-trends/20250813-business-trends-2026-and-beyond/feed/ 0 47899 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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]]> /research-center/personal-development/wellness/20250710-ceo-health/feed/ 0 47745 As pessimism eases, small businesses remain cautious [WSJ/Vistage June 2025] /research-center/business-financials/economic-trends/20250625-small-business-confidence-remains-cautious-wsj-survey/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=20250625-small-business-confidence-remains-cautious-wsj-survey /research-center/business-financials/economic-trends/20250625-small-business-confidence-remains-cautious-wsj-survey/#respond Wed, 25 Jun 2025 18:58:17 +0000 /research-center/?p=47630 With the 90-day pause on tariffs delaying impacts until next month, small business confidence rebounded in June with a nearly 8-point increase over May. While this is a notable month-over-month increase, it is still not a complete recovery from the...

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]]> /research-center/business-financials/economic-trends/20250625-small-business-confidence-remains-cautious-wsj-survey/feed/ 0 47630 Designing the future: Creating certainty when it’s hard to find /research-center/business-growth-strategy/20250515-designing-future-certainty/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=20250515-designing-future-certainty /research-center/business-growth-strategy/20250515-designing-future-certainty/#respond Fri, 20 Jun 2025 17:53:55 +0000 /research-center/?p=47376 “The best way to predict the future is to design it.” — Buckminster Fuller In today’s volatile world, uncertainty isn’t the exception — it’s the rule. CEOs who cling to prediction models are gambling on variables they can’t control. In...

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]]> /research-center/business-growth-strategy/20250515-designing-future-certainty/feed/ 0 47376 Member Acquisition Panel: Integrating Cultures /research-center/business-financials/mergers-acquisitions/20250606-member-acquisition-panel-integrating-cultures/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=20250606-member-acquisition-panel-integrating-cultures /research-center/business-financials/mergers-acquisitions/20250606-member-acquisition-panel-integrating-cultures/#respond Fri, 06 Jun 2025 21:03:39 +0000 /research-center/?p=47572 Mergers and acquisitions are powerful growth tools, but integrating teams is often the hardest part. Cultural alignment, employee trust and clear communication can make or break the transition’s success. If the 2 companies aren’t aligned philosophically and culturally, it just...

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