Business Leadership Articles | Vistage Research Center /research-center/category/business-leadership/feed/ Resource for Business Leadership, Coaching, and CEOs Tue, 23 Sep 2025 17:48:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 141323424 Shared Fate: The Secret Ingredient for Accountable Teams /research-center/business-leadership/20250923-shared-fate-accountability/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=20250923-shared-fate-accountability /research-center/business-leadership/20250923-shared-fate-accountability/#respond Tue, 23 Sep 2025 13:58:00 +0000 /research-center/?p=48099 Think back to the best team you’ve ever been on. Maybe it was a sports team, a work project, or even a volunteer group. Chances are, it wasn’t just about the people being smart, skilled, or well-organized. What really made...

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]]> /research-center/business-leadership/20250923-shared-fate-accountability/feed/ 0 48099 Creating Lasting Impact: Leadership Lessons from Seth Godin /research-center/business-leadership/20250905-creating-lasting-impact-seth-godin/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=20250905-creating-lasting-impact-seth-godin /research-center/business-leadership/20250905-creating-lasting-impact-seth-godin/#respond Thu, 18 Sep 2025 16:00:00 +0000 /research-center/?p=48005 What happens when Seth Godin, one of the world’s most original business thinkers, challenges CEOs to rethink everything they know about strategy? In an exclusive hour-long session with Vistage members, the bestselling author and entrepreneur redefined what it means to...

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]]> /research-center/business-leadership/20250905-creating-lasting-impact-seth-godin/feed/ 0 48005 What the Best CEOs Do Differently — and Why It Works /research-center/business-leadership/20250909-the-best-ceos-do/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=20250909-the-best-ceos-do /research-center/business-leadership/20250909-the-best-ceos-do/#respond Tue, 09 Sep 2025 17:27:00 +0000 /research-center/?p=48003 There are just some leaders who stand out among their peers. It’s not just their education or industry experience. It’s their mindset, habits, and goal-setting strategies. What the best CEOs do is engineer success by crafting and communicating a clear,...

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]]> /research-center/business-leadership/20250909-the-best-ceos-do/feed/ 0 48003 Why Leadership is Critical in an Economic Downturn /research-center/business-leadership/20250829-leadership-economic-downturn/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=20250829-leadership-economic-downturn /research-center/business-leadership/20250829-leadership-economic-downturn/#respond Fri, 29 Aug 2025 14:36:00 +0000 /research-center/?p=47966 “Uncertainty” is the word on the minds of most small and midsize business executives in 2025. A plethora of policy decisions, decelerating job growth, and rising inflation due to tariffs have led countless leaders to worry about an economic downturn...

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]]> /research-center/business-leadership/20250829-leadership-economic-downturn/feed/ 0 47966 Practical Action Plans to Improve Leadership Skills Across Various Scenarios /research-center/business-leadership/20250818-action-plan-to-improve-leadership-skills/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=20250818-action-plan-to-improve-leadership-skills /research-center/business-leadership/20250818-action-plan-to-improve-leadership-skills/#respond Mon, 18 Aug 2025 18:30:00 +0000 /research-center/?p=47912 Bob Prosen likes to say he has a superpower. It may not be a sexy superhero trait like flying or x-ray vision, but it’s a skill any CEO or business leader should admire. Prosen makes complex problems simple so companies...

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]]> /research-center/business-leadership/20250818-action-plan-to-improve-leadership-skills/feed/ 0 47912 Vistage on the Hill 2025: Members Bring ‘Brutal Facts’ to D.C. /research-center/business-leadership/20250815-vistage-on-the-hill-2025/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=20250815-vistage-on-the-hill-2025 /research-center/business-leadership/20250815-vistage-on-the-hill-2025/#respond Fri, 15 Aug 2025 15:15:00 +0000 /research-center/?p=47906 In a time of economic uncertainty and shifting policy landscapes, the 7th annual “Vistage on the Hill” event brought clarity, connection and conviction to Washington, D.C. This flagship gathering unites Vistage Member Excellence Award winners from across the country and...

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]]> /research-center/business-leadership/20250815-vistage-on-the-hill-2025/feed/ 0 47906 How CEOs Train Like Elite Athletes to Lead at Peak Performance /research-center/business-leadership/20250813-how-ceos-train-like-elite-athletes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=20250813-how-ceos-train-like-elite-athletes /research-center/business-leadership/20250813-how-ceos-train-like-elite-athletes/#respond Wed, 13 Aug 2025 14:48:00 +0000 /research-center/?p=47853 The world’s best CEOs don’t just lead — they train. They approach leadership the same way elite athletes approach competition: with discipline, focus and an unwavering commitment to continuous improvement. In fact, how CEOs train like elite athletes says a...

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]]> /research-center/business-leadership/20250813-how-ceos-train-like-elite-athletes/feed/ 0 47853 Why Every CEO Needs a Peer Group & Business Coaching /research-center/business-leadership/business-coaching/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=business-coaching /research-center/business-leadership/business-coaching/#respond Mon, 28 Jul 2025 08:51:00 +0000 /research-center/?p=36346 Many business leaders and CEOs feel a sense of loneliness at the top and turn to business coaching for guidance. Executives often feel like all of the big decisions are on them, and they don’t always have a board of...

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]]> /research-center/business-leadership/business-coaching/feed/ 0 36346 4 Essential CEO Leadership Traits for Success in 2025 /research-center/business-leadership/20250721-ceo-leadership-traits/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=20250721-ceo-leadership-traits /research-center/business-leadership/20250721-ceo-leadership-traits/#respond Mon, 21 Jul 2025 15:43:35 +0000 /research-center/?p=47768 The business landscape has shifted significantly in recent years, and what it means to lead has evolved just as much. Amid volatility and uncertainty, today’s leaders are increasingly focused on productivity and results, and the CEO leadership traits that mattered...

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]]> /research-center/business-leadership/20250721-ceo-leadership-traits/feed/ 0 47768 8 Coaching Qualities that Make the Best Executive Coaches /research-center/business-leadership/20200106-8-qualities-of-the-best-executive-coaches/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=20200106-8-qualities-of-the-best-executive-coaches /research-center/business-leadership/20200106-8-qualities-of-the-best-executive-coaches/#respond Wed, 16 Jul 2025 13:32:00 +0000 /research-center/?p=33518 Coaching qualities like deep listening, emotional intelligence, and strategic accountability are the foundation of impactful executive coaching. These traits are what separate good coaches from great ones—and they’re the reason so many business leaders turn to coaching to grow. One...

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