In This Article:In this article, we examine how leadership alignment, team readiness, and clear communication influence the success and valuation of a business exit, and why preparing your people is essential to a smooth transition.It has already been a challenging year for many leaders.In conversations with CEOs across industries, I continue to hear a common refrain: “I could sell.” “Maybe I should sell.” “I am not sure I want to keep operating at this pace.” These are not idle thoughts....

EVENT: Vistage CEO Summit & BreakfastTopic: “AI, Robotics and the Future of Manufacturing”Featuring Panelists: David Hartman, Jeff Florini, and Atit ShahThursday, February 5, 2026Registration & Breakfast: 7:00amProgram + Vistage Roundtable: 8:00am – 10:30amChetu, Inc. (map link)1500 Concorde Terrace, Suite 1004th Floor Conference RoomSunrise, FL 33323Co-Sponsored by: Vistage Florida and the South Florida Manufacturing Association (SFMA)Co-Hosted By: Georganne...

EVENT: Vistage CEO Summit & BreakfastTopic: “Accurate Forecasting in an Uncertain World”Featuring Speaker: Nathan KaemingkThursday, February 19, 2026Registration & Breakfast: 7:00amProgram + Vistage Roundtable: 7:30am – 10:30amRoyal Palm Yacht & Country Club (map link)2425 West Maya Palm DriveBoca Raton, FL 33432Sponsored by: Vistage – The World’s Leading Chief Executive Organization Since 1957.Co-Hosted By: Georganne Goldblum, Vistage Florida...

In This Article: In this article, I cover essential exit planning strategies for business owners. Learn how to build a valuable, self-sustaining company by starting early, adopting a buyer’s perspective, and developing strong systems. We will also explore the personal side of exiting to help you define your legacy and provide actionable steps to start your journey.Last week, our Exit Planning Panel explored a question that every business owner should be asking:“If a buyer looked at...

In This Article: I tackle the tough question every founder faces sooner or later: are you still the right CEO to scale your company? We’ll explore the Founder’s Paradox, where your greatest strengths can become your biggest obstacles, and introduce the “Five Mirrors”, a framework for honest self-assessment. Discover whether your path forward is reinvention or a thoughtfully planned succession.The market has never been more demanding of its leaders. In 2024 alone, a...

Have you ever wondered what separates the highest-performing CEOs from all the other CEOs out there in 2025? I can tell you: it’s not the thickness of their strategy decks or the precision of their five-year plans. It’s the speed of their thinking and the quality of their counsel.While others are busy managing complexity, growth leaders are busy simplifying it. They operate with a different set of principles focused on agility, clarity, and perspective. You don’t have to copy their...

EVENT: VISTAGE CEO Summit Breakfast – September 25, 2025 @ Boca Raton Topic: Build a Legendary Brand Featuring Speaker: Gair Maxwell Thursday, September 25, 2025 Registration & Coffee: 7:00am Program + VISTAGE Roundtable: 7:30am – 10:30am Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club 2425 West Maya Palm Drive Boca Raton, FL 33432 Sponsored by: VISTAGE – The World’s Leading Chief Executive Organization Since 1957. Co-Hosted By: Georganne Goldblum, VISTAGE Florida Chair...

It’s 9 PM. The office is quiet, but your mind is racing. You just made a decision impacting hundreds of families, and the face in the mirror is your only sounding board.For CEOs and C-suite leaders, this isn’t just loneliness; it’s a strategic liability. The echo chamber that forms without a trusted advisor is a silent threat to performance. This isn’t a feeling; it’s a quantifiable business risk. Research from Harvard Business Review and Korn Ferry confirms that over...

In Part 1, we discussed essential strategies for supply chain resilience, emphasizing how CEOs are diligently mapping dependencies and diversifying their risks. However, resilience isn’t solely operational; it also fundamentally involves how you protect your profit margins, maintain pricing integrity, and nurture client relationships as global trade dynamics continue to shift.The reality is that tariffs aren’t just abstract policy; they are a direct source of significant pressure. This...

The concept of a stable global economy feels like a distant memory. With tariff hikes, election-year posturing, ongoing supply chain gridlock, and regional conflicts, CEOs today are navigating a permanent state of trade turbulence. The leaders who will truly succeed are not those who wait for clarity, but those who actively build resilience before they critically need it.And here’s the crucial insight: resilience extends beyond just logistics; it’s now fundamentally about strategic...