Leadership Archives | Vistage Research Center Resource for Business Leadership, Coaching, and CEOs Thu, 17 Apr 2025 16:11:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 141323424 Executive presence: The relationship advantage that builds trust /research-center/personal-development/leadership-competencies/20250417-executive-presence-relationship-advantage/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=20250417-executive-presence-relationship-advantage /research-center/personal-development/leadership-competencies/20250417-executive-presence-relationship-advantage/#respond Thu, 17 Apr 2025 15:11:00 +0000 /research-center/?p=47213 Effective communication is the foundation of strong leadership, successful teams and organizational achievement. When individuals communicate well, companies thrive. And executive presence can provide the powerful communication skills you’ll need to foster meaningful connections. But what is executive presence? Well,...

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]]> /research-center/personal-development/leadership-competencies/20250417-executive-presence-relationship-advantage/feed/ 0 47213 Enhancing leadership effectiveness: The role of accountability teams /research-center/business-leadership/20250409-accountability-teams/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=20250409-accountability-teams /research-center/business-leadership/20250409-accountability-teams/#respond Wed, 09 Apr 2025 15:08:50 +0000 /research-center/?p=47047 We are well past National Quitters’ Day (the second Friday in January), when approximately 23% of people abandon their New Year’s goals. But a CEO cannot afford to quit. The most successful leaders know that sustained progress requires more than...

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]]> /research-center/business-leadership/20250409-accountability-teams/feed/ 0 47047 5 common leadership mistakes and how to avoid them /research-center/business-leadership/20250328-leadership-mistakes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=20250328-leadership-mistakes /research-center/business-leadership/20250328-leadership-mistakes/#respond Fri, 28 Mar 2025 13:58:03 +0000 /research-center/?p=47071 The Philadelphia Eagles won their second Super Bowl in franchise history this past February, dominating the two-time defending champion Kansas City Chiefs in a 40-22 rout. There are many explanations for the victory, from the confident demeanor of quarterback Jalen...

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]]> /research-center/business-leadership/20250328-leadership-mistakes/feed/ 0 47071 Daily guide for leaders during a crisis /research-center/business-leadership/20200422-daily-guide-for-leaders-during-a-crisis/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=20200422-daily-guide-for-leaders-during-a-crisis /research-center/business-leadership/20200422-daily-guide-for-leaders-during-a-crisis/#comments Fri, 14 Mar 2025 16:46:00 +0000 /research-center/?p=34697 For many leaders, the current uncertainty regarding tariffs, the economy and government contracts could be seen as a crisis, especially for new CEOs. Working with CEOs all over the world throughout my career, I’ve noticed that successful business leaders tend...

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]]> /research-center/business-leadership/20200422-daily-guide-for-leaders-during-a-crisis/feed/ 3 34697 International Women’s Day 2025: Leadership lessons from 6 inspiring women /research-center/business-leadership/20250306-leadership-lessons-inspiring-women/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=20250306-leadership-lessons-inspiring-women /research-center/business-leadership/20250306-leadership-lessons-inspiring-women/#respond Thu, 06 Mar 2025 16:35:00 +0000 /research-center/?p=47021 In celebration of International Women’s Day, we’re spotlighting six extraordinary female thought leaders who have shared their insights with the Vistage community. From Angela Duckworth’s groundbreaking research on grit to Kat Cole’s emphasis on curiosity and Barbara Corcoran’s entrepreneurial wisdom,...

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]]> /research-center/business-leadership/20250306-leadership-lessons-inspiring-women/feed/ 0 47021 How the best leaders approach their toughest decisions /research-center/business-operations/productivity-execution/20231127-tough-decisions/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=20231127-tough-decisions /research-center/business-operations/productivity-execution/20231127-tough-decisions/#respond Sat, 01 Mar 2025 21:00:00 +0000 /research-center/?p=44595 Everyone has to make tough decisions. When you’re in a position of power, making tough calls comes with the territory, but they can still be daunting. How do you balance business needs with those of your team while staying true...

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]]> /research-center/business-operations/productivity-execution/20231127-tough-decisions/feed/ 0 44595 7 steps to adopting a comprehensive Gen AI strategy /research-center/business-operations/business-technology/20250205-gen-ai-strategy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=20250205-gen-ai-strategy /research-center/business-operations/business-technology/20250205-gen-ai-strategy/#respond Thu, 06 Feb 2025 01:08:00 +0000 /research-center/?p=46915 Editor’s Note: This is part of an ongoing series examining generative AI and its continuing impact on the business world. Successfully adopting generative AI (Gen AI) requires more than just integrating new technologies. It necessitates a comprehensive Gen AI strategy...

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]]> /research-center/business-operations/business-technology/20250205-gen-ai-strategy/feed/ 0 46915 Vistage Perspectives Winter 2025: The Two Sides of a Sale /research-center/business-leadership/20250130-vistage-perspectives-winter-2025-the-two-sides-of-a-sale/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=20250130-vistage-perspectives-winter-2025-the-two-sides-of-a-sale /research-center/business-leadership/20250130-vistage-perspectives-winter-2025-the-two-sides-of-a-sale/#respond Thu, 30 Jan 2025 18:10:00 +0000 /research-center/?p=46876 In this edition of Vistage Perspectives magazine, we dig into a top-of-mind subject for members: transactions. Featuring two powerful cover stories, this edition is full of hard-earned lessons and insightful strategies for members looking to reach their next peak. The...

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]]> /research-center/business-leadership/20250130-vistage-perspectives-winter-2025-the-two-sides-of-a-sale/feed/ 0 46876 4 ways CEOs can become better leaders in 2025 /research-center/business-leadership/20250123-ceos-better-leaders/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=20250123-ceos-better-leaders /research-center/business-leadership/20250123-ceos-better-leaders/#respond Thu, 23 Jan 2025 17:55:00 +0000 /research-center/?p=46772 As we kick off 2025, the best leaders are reflecting on both their leadership strengths and shortcomings and actively seeking opportunities to improve over the next year. They understand that what worked 5 or 10 years ago may not be...

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]]> /research-center/business-leadership/20250123-ceos-better-leaders/feed/ 0 46772 Why purpose is the gateway to transformational leadership /research-center/business-leadership/20250117-transformational-leadership/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=20250117-transformational-leadership /research-center/business-leadership/20250117-transformational-leadership/#respond Fri, 17 Jan 2025 17:24:42 +0000 /research-center/?p=46824 Leadership isn’t just a title or position — it’s a way of being. It’s about showing up authentically, inspiring others to unlock their potential and fostering a culture of growth in which the leaders you develop, in turn, develop others....

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