Sam Reese, CEO, Vistage Worldwide

7 ways successful leaders can create a culture of diverse thinking

Sam Reese — Mon, 12 Sep 2022 18:10:00 +0000

CEOs must make dozens of decisions each day. But the path to decision-making is not simply about ensuring everyone on the team agrees. When the focus is on agreeing instead of problem-solving, groupthink can set in. Groupthink acts as a...

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4 reasons leaders are calling it quits on retirement … and why that’s a good thing

Sam Reese — Wed, 10 Aug 2022 17:00:00 +0000

According to an analysis of Labor Department data, an estimated 1.5 million retirees have re-entered the U.S. labor market over the past year. As someone who left the corporate world for retirement and then changed my mind, I have a...

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A Life of Climb Podcast Episode 7 – JEM Group CEO Jessica Meyers on building to improve lives

Sam Reese — Tue, 02 Aug 2022 00:45:00 +0000

JEM Group President & Owner Jessica Meyers shares how increasing diversity has helped her women-led company raise the bar in the construction industry. Plus, she talks about the work it takes to cultivate an authentic leadership style and why she...

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5 common leadership mistakes that CEOs make and how to learn from them

Sam Reese — Tue, 19 Jul 2022 10:58:00 +0000

Many of the most valuable lessons CEOs learn throughout our careers come from common leadership mistakes we have made along the way, the setbacks and hard-won triumphs that have helped us in our ongoing pursuit of becoming better leaders. Through...

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4 ways to prepare your company for ongoing change

Sam Reese — Thu, 16 Jun 2022 21:20:00 +0000

One of the lasting lessons CEOs have learned over the past two years is that there will always be unknowns when it comes to business. Whether it’s a global pandemic, ‘The Great Resignation,’ or supply chain slowdowns, being prepared for...

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A Life of Climb Podcast Episode 6 – Burns 1876 Braydan Shaw on Staying Ahead of the Curve Through 145+ Years

Sam Reese — Thu, 09 Jun 2022 17:28:00 +0000

Burns 1876 CEO Braydan Shaw shares how he balances 145+ years of company tradition with a relentless spirit of innovation. Plus, Braydan discusses how viral TikTok videos and a spot on the hit TV show Yellowstone have brought Cowboy swagger...

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5 ways CEOs can remain effective in an evolving business landscape

Sam Reese — Wed, 26 Jan 2022 20:20:00 +0000

In today’s business environment, CEOs have had to make dramatic shifts in how they operate to foster continued success. The pandemic has caused employees to reflect on their purpose, and even reconsider their fields of work. On the flipside, consumers...

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A Life of Climb Podcast Episode 5 – Cosmos Corporation CEO Landon Hobson on sustaining success through three generations

Sam Reese — Mon, 10 Jan 2022 20:25:00 +0000

In this episode of A Life of Climb podcast, Cosmos Corporation CEO Landon Hobson shares why his family business has continued to thrive over three generations in spite of the fact that many family businesses fail. Then Vistage CEO Sam...

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3 priorities you need to be a high-performing leader

Sam Reese — Thu, 30 Dec 2021 01:00:00 +0000

During the pandemic, CEOs who have been able to quickly take the right steps to maintain a strong leadership presence and provide clear direction fared far better than those who floundered and paused. Several priorities have emerged as essential to...

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6 behaviors a CEO should expect from their executive team

Sam Reese — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 16:58:50 +0000

It is clear when an executive team works well together. They embrace the same leadership expectations. You notice an absence of silos, territoriality, poor communication and pet projects. The team comes together in complete alignment toward the company’s mission, vision,...

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