For Our Friends Outside the C-Level Family
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Econ Recon: “Tug of War”
Tug of War: “The problem with forecasting the economy right now is we have never been in this position before…” writes Dr. Brian Wesbury in a recent blog post. Q1 GDP is still positive at 2.3% and employment is still strong, but Dr. Wesbury warns “The US economy is being tugged in two different directions.” Learn more […]
Why They Get The “Big Bucks”
And while we’re talking about leaders, why does the boss get paid more? It may seem self-evident; it is because he or she is more experienced, makes the rules, is better educated? It’s none of those. A short summary of research into this question reveals why those at the top get top dollar…and why it shouldn’t be a surprising answer.
A Subtle but Profound Distinction
Leader or Manager? These two words are often used interchangeably. “The distinctions are subtle but make a huge difference in your team’s performance.” A very short but important article from Inc Magazine answers the question…”Are You a Manager or a Leader?”
The “Dis-Assembly” Line
Everyone has heard of the assembly line. Most businesspeople think that it was Henry Ford who first applied it in the manufacturing of automobiles. It reduced the time to make a car from 1.5 days to 1.5 hours. However, the assembly line was not Ford’s creation. An employee brought him the idea who was drawn by its […]
Apple Has One. So Should You.
To the extent that most businesspeople are familiar with the concept of a “business ecosystem” they think of Apple’s iPod, iPhone, and iPad and the ecosystem they are embedded in. But have you looked at adopting an ecosystem business model and strategy in your business? An article from “Strategy+Business” will help you get started with some great examples. “Companies that overlook or […]
“Solving without Sorry: Conflict Resolution Techniques”
Vistage Life of Climb Event-April 27 Every senior executive’s job includes more than a little conflict resolution. Increase your edge in this important core competency on Thursday, April 27 at our next 90 minute virtual “Vistage Life of Climb” event: Solving Without Sorry: Conflict Resolution Techniques for Executives. (This is open to non-members as well. If you are not […]
Best Blogs
I resource material for your “edification, enlightenment, and enjoyment” from many sources. I will continue to provide specific recommendations as above for the content I think is worthwhile. But if you don’t find anything to your liking above, check out this list of the best (in my opinion) blogs, websites etc. for the C-Level Executive. I will feature this […]
For Our Friends Outside the C-Level Family
These webinars from Vistage Research are available to Vistage Members and Non-members alike.Cutting-Edge Decision-Making Resources from Vistage ResearchEvents open to Members and non-Members
Econ Recon: “Level or Direction”
“Level or Direction”: Dr. Brian Wesbury’s recent post looks at the seeming contradiction of the strong labor market versus indicators of recession. The recent jobs report appears to indicate a continuing strong labor market, but Dr. Wesbury thinks we need to understand the level of employment versus its direction. Check out his one page post summarizing […]
