Vistage Staff, Author at Vistage Research Center /research-center/author/vistage-staff/feed/ Resource for Business Leadership, Coaching, and CEOs Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:18:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.4 141323424 The Secret to Building an Elite Team /research-center/uncategorized/the-secret-to-building-an-elite-team/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-secret-to-building-an-elite-team /research-center/uncategorized/the-secret-to-building-an-elite-team/#respond Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:03:49 +0000 /research-center/?p=48933 Every business wants an elite team. But Pete Wilkinson, strategy execution consultant and speaker, knows that wanting one and actually building one are often two very different realities. “It’s like saying ‘I’d love to compete in the Olympics,’” he says....

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]]> /research-center/uncategorized/the-secret-to-building-an-elite-team/feed/ 0 48933 Game-Changing Leadership: Lessons from Black CEOs Every Executive Can Use /research-center/business-leadership/leadership-lessons-black-ceos/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=leadership-lessons-black-ceos /research-center/business-leadership/leadership-lessons-black-ceos/#respond Fri, 06 Feb 2026 19:56:24 +0000 /research-center/?p=48909 High-performing leaders often face a paradox: the same relentless drive that builds a thriving company can quietly weaken the foundation beneath it. For CEOs of small and midsize businesses, the tension between growth and sustainability isn’t theoretical; it’s the daily...

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]]> /research-center/business-leadership/leadership-lessons-black-ceos/feed/ 0 48909 How to Keep Remote Employees Engaged Long-Term /research-center/talent-management/employee-retention/remote-employee-engagement/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=remote-employee-engagement /research-center/talent-management/employee-retention/remote-employee-engagement/#respond Mon, 02 Feb 2026 14:03:00 +0000 /research-center/?p=48878 As remote work has become more common, organizations have found that employees can perform well from afar. The problem? Maintaining long-term remote employee engagement can be difficult. The issue is often less about an employee’s engagement with work and more...

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]]> /research-center/talent-management/employee-retention/remote-employee-engagement/feed/ 0 48878 What CEOs Get Wrong About Sales Leadership /research-center/business-leadership/what-ceos-get-wrong-about-sales-leadership/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-ceos-get-wrong-about-sales-leadership /research-center/business-leadership/what-ceos-get-wrong-about-sales-leadership/#respond Fri, 30 Jan 2026 15:42:40 +0000 /research-center/uncategorized/what-ceos-get-wrong-about-sales-leadership/ Sales is often seen as something you’re either innately good or bad at. But one early experience taught Lars Tewes that the reality is far different. Lars is a sales leadership expert and founder of a global sales consultancy that...

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]]> /research-center/business-leadership/what-ceos-get-wrong-about-sales-leadership/feed/ 0 48897 3 Steps to Building a Stronger, Future-Ready Leadership Pipeline /research-center/talent-management/employee-development/leadership-pipeline/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=leadership-pipeline /research-center/talent-management/employee-development/leadership-pipeline/#respond Fri, 23 Jan 2026 14:46:00 +0000 /research-center/?p=48797 Nanette Miner’s epiphany sounded less like “a-ha” and more like “uh-oh.” In 2015, while working with leaders at Fortune 500 companies, Miner heard a U.S. Census Bureau statistic predicting a mass exodus of Baby Boomers from the workforce by 2030. She...

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]]> /research-center/talent-management/employee-development/leadership-pipeline/feed/ 0 48797 How Much Do Executive Coaches Make? /research-center/chair-experience/how-much-do-executive-coaches-make/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-much-do-executive-coaches-make /research-center/chair-experience/how-much-do-executive-coaches-make/#respond Wed, 21 Jan 2026 14:51:44 +0000 /research-center/?p=48800 Aspiring executive coaches often enter the field with two 2 goals: doing meaningful work and earning a stable income. But real earnings rarely match what certification programs promise. Many coaches discover that building a profitable practice takes years, not months,...

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]]> /research-center/chair-experience/how-much-do-executive-coaches-make/feed/ 0 48800 7 Traits You Need to be a Good CEO Mentor /research-center/personal-development/20221114-7-traits-good-ceo-mentor/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=20221114-7-traits-good-ceo-mentor /research-center/personal-development/20221114-7-traits-good-ceo-mentor/#respond Mon, 19 Jan 2026 13:18:00 +0000 /research-center/?p=43574 Do CEOs need mentors? The quick answer: Oh yeah, they do! Here’s one proof point: When Harvard Business Review surveyed chief executives with formal mentoring arrangements, 71% said company performance improved, 76% said they were better able to fulfill stakeholder...

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]]> /research-center/personal-development/20221114-7-traits-good-ceo-mentor/feed/ 0 43574 Half of UK SME Leaders Expect Profitability to Improve Over the Next Year: Q4 Confidence Index Findings /research-center/business-growth-strategy/half-of-uk-sme-leaders-expect-profitability-to-improve-over-the-next-year-q4-confidence-index-findings/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=half-of-uk-sme-leaders-expect-profitability-to-improve-over-the-next-year-q4-confidence-index-findings /research-center/business-growth-strategy/half-of-uk-sme-leaders-expect-profitability-to-improve-over-the-next-year-q4-confidence-index-findings/#respond Thu, 15 Jan 2026 12:08:44 +0000 /research-center/?p=48842 The results of the latest Vistage Confidence Index have been released. And they paint a picture of resilience, pragmatism, and renewed confidence among UK and Irish SME leaders. The Autumn Budget has done little to reassure leaders about the direction...

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]]> /research-center/business-growth-strategy/half-of-uk-sme-leaders-expect-profitability-to-improve-over-the-next-year-q4-confidence-index-findings/feed/ 0 48842 How to Become a Board Member: A Practical Path for Seasoned Executives /research-center/chair-experience/how-to-become-a-board-member/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-become-a-board-member /research-center/chair-experience/how-to-become-a-board-member/#respond Tue, 16 Dec 2025 18:36:58 +0000 /research-center/?p=48741 After decades of building companies and making high-stakes decisions, a board seat seems like the natural next step. While board membership can be a rewarding path, these positions are often limited and can be more difficult to land than most...

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]]> /research-center/chair-experience/how-to-become-a-board-member/feed/ 0 48741 6 Vistage Climb Events That Should be in Every CEO’s Calendar in 2026 /research-center/business-growth-strategy/6-vistage-climb-events-that-should-be-in-every-ceos-calendar-in-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=6-vistage-climb-events-that-should-be-in-every-ceos-calendar-in-2026 /research-center/business-growth-strategy/6-vistage-climb-events-that-should-be-in-every-ceos-calendar-in-2026/#respond Tue, 16 Dec 2025 13:13:26 +0000 /research-center/uncategorized/6-vistage-climb-events-that-should-be-in-every-ceos-calendar-in-2026/ The most successful leaders never stop learning.  They challenge their thinking, invest in their growth, and surround themselves with people who elevate their performance. That’s exactly what our Vistage events are designed to deliver. Our upcoming sessions bring together world-class...

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