Chief executives face make-or-break decisions every day. Though the stakes are getting higher, the world is moving faster-so you make quick decisions and hope your gut instinct is right. But, how much better would you sleep at night if you could tap into the experience of other business leaders who have already been there? The Vistage Chief Executive ProgramTM delivers the vital perspective you need to see the big picture, test your ideas and move your company to the next level. Because better performance doesn't have to cost you peace of mind.
More than 14,000 Chief Executives and Business Owners rely on Vistage to help grow their business, seize opportunities and solve challenging issues. What if you had an unbiased peer group at your side to help you navigate through it all?
Vistage helps chief executives and their companies outperform the competition by providing exclusive access to a proven combination of resources we call the Vistage Advantage:
group meetings Successful leaders from diverse, noncompeting industries gather once a month in confidential, problem-solving meetings with up to 16 chief executives, presidents or business owners, professionally facilitated by a Vistage Chair.
coaching Members receive monthly one-to-one coaching from their Vistage Chair, an objective business advisor offering advice, insight, accountability and support.
expert speaker workshops Recognized experts deliver fresh perspectives and practical insights, and inspire breakthrough ideas—all in a small-group environment, so their content can be tailored to each Vistage member’s specific needs.
better leadership New ideas, fresh thinking and perspectives fuel continued growth and innovation. The Vistage Chief Executive Program will inspire your best thinking, challenge your assumptions and give you a platform to implement insights with confidence and precision.
Business leaders have few people to turn to for seasoned advice and the plain truth. With no agenda except to help you succeed, your Vistage group and Chair will help you uncover opportunities and hold you accountable for taking action.
enhanced decision making Vistage provides the most effective sounding board for your toughest decisions—fellow chief executives who have met and overcome the same challenges you’re facing. Like getting the “trial” without the “error,” it will help you make better decisions when the stakes are highest.
better results In the end, the Vistage Chief Executive Program is about improving your performance so your company can perform better. It’s about continuous, accelerated, practical learning—more lasting than any onetime workshop or any flavor-of-the-day business book—and about turning your good intentions into great results.
*Vistage CEO member companies who joined in 2006-2008 and were active members in Feb, 2010. CAGR for Vistage member companies calculated for period covering year prior to joining Vistage through 2009. CAGR for D&B U.S. companies based on 2005-2009 revenues, weighted to match Vistage company distribution per year during same period. All companies had >$1M annual revenue, >5 employees. Vistage: 1,265 companies. D&B: approximately 1M U.S. companies.
If Vistage member companies were able to grow in a struggling economy, imagine what Vistage can help you do in a growing one. Vistage. Better Leaders, Decisions, Results.

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