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As a business leader, do you wish you could see what’s around the corner? According to ITR Economics, the Vistage CEO Confidence Index is a leading indicator of the US Industrial Production Index 9 months in advance! Jeff Oak - Thank you for sharing these insights! To find out how this can help you make better decisions, check out Jeff’s 2 min video below!

Get to know our CEO & Founder, Dr. Anna Levy-Warren! In an interview published in Authority Magazine, Anna shares the story behind her inspiration to launch Organizational Tutors. Check out the article, “5 Things I Wish Someone Told Me Before I Became A Founder,” here: https://lnkd.in/eaPQj4_E #founderstory #organizationaltutors

At the C-level, it is often challenging to find the joy in running a growing business. While it is draining to deal with economic adversity, the silver lining is that in the long run you get to do what you love. Twenty Forbes Business Council members share how they find joy in business ownership at https://lnkd.in/gBNDsQBU I personally believe it’s important to make time to acknowledge and celebrate successes company wide. #CEOlifestyle #CEOtips #CEOhappiness #worklifebalance #employeerecognition

Dear #LinkedInCommunity #LinkedInConnections #LinkedInCommunity 🚀 Three Meaningful Strategies for Leading Rapid Change 🚀 Dr. David Bray, PhD, an expert in leading transformative change in turbulent environments, recently shared insightful strategies for adapting to rapid change in both the private and public sectors. Drawing from his extensive experience, David highlights the common pitfalls organisations face when trying to adapt quickly and offers three meaningful strategies to navigate these challenges effectively: Reward Delivering Results Differently and Better: Empowering teams to innovate and rewarding those who achieve results in new, effective ways. Adapt Practiced Values and Goals: Focus on practical outcomes rather than rigid mission statements to remain agile and responsive to change. Champion #ChangeAgents Across the Organisation: Encourage everyone, not just leaders, to be agents of change, fostering a culture where innovation thrives at every level. David’s approach is rooted in his deep understanding of the complexities at the intersection of technology, data, and people. His strategies are essential for any organisation looking to thrive in a rapidly changing world. As David eloquently puts it, "Now, more than ever, positive #ChangeAgents are needed across sectors to meaningfully improve our world given the challenges we face." 💡 Read more and join the conversation! Comments and feedback are welcomed. 👉 Full Article: Three Meaningful Strategies for Leading Rapid Change Included in the link below. Monte Pedersen David McLean Dave Ulrich Alexis Zahner Sally Clarke Christina Gerakiteys GAICD Claire Quigley Jeroen Kraaijenbrink Timothy Timur Tiryaki, PhD Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP #DavidBrayPhD #Leadership #ChangeManagement #Innovation #DigitalTransformation #DavidBrayPhD #ChangeAgents #FutureOfWork

✨ NEW EPISODE ✨ In this episode of Intentionality with Dominique, sponsored by the Carolinas-Virginia Minority Supplier Development Council (CVMSDC) – also known as CVMSDC or The Council, Dominique Simpson Milton, MBA and Brian Anderson, CEO of ChamberRVA, explore how chambers of commerce drive economic growth through regional collaboration, leadership programs, and equity-focused initiatives. Ever wondered what a regional chamber is and why it’s essential? 🤔 Regional chambers are vital to fostering economic collaboration and supporting thriving communities. Here's why they matter: 1️⃣ Bridging Boundaries: Economic challenges don’t stop at county lines. Regional chambers tackle complex issues like transportation, housing, and workforce development, ensuring collaboration across jurisdictions. 2️⃣ Building Connections: For over 500 years, chambers have connected businesses of all sizes. They serve as the backbone of networking, giving every business a voice. 3️⃣ Inclusive Membership: Take Richmond, for example—40% of chamber members are small businesses. This diversity brings fresh perspectives to regional growth initiatives. 4️⃣ Professional Development Focus: Beyond retail, chambers support professional services like architecture, catering, and consulting, promoting a well-rounded economy. If you’re part of a local business community, a regional chamber can help you grow. They’re for everyone, not just big players. What’s your experience with local chambers? Have they impacted your business? Share your thoughts! Watch the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/eCbz638x   #CVMSDC #IntentionalitywithDominique #SupplierDiversity #EconomicGrowth #ChamberOfCommerce #Networking #SmallBusiness

What do Richard Branson, Gareth Southgate and Rick Dent have in common? Well, it isn’t mega-wealth, that’s for sure. Or sporting accomplishment, for that matter. And gender and nationality are just too easy. So, what do I have in mind? These quotes might give you a clue: Branson: “I believe in never asking just one person but in getting as much feedback as possible. Opinions always vary. By asking several people what they think, you get many angles and can weigh them all. This way, you are never considering just one person’s opinion, so no one piece of advice is ever truly bad.” Southgate: ‘I like listening to people who know things that I don’t. That’s how you learn.’ He said this when explaining why he had an advisory board of non-footballing people. Well, Richard Branson may or may not be your cup of tea. Or you might think that with the players available, Gareth Southgate might have won one of the Euros finals that the team reached. But being objective, they’ve both been highly successful at what they do. So, might they have a point? And that’s what we have in common: we’re all advocates of accessing different opinions from varied but relevant people. And my quote? Dent: ‘TAB peer boards for local business owners are your access to fresh angles to weigh (à la Branson), and your opportunity to get advice from people who know things that you don’t (as per Southgate).’ #tabboards #relevantadvice #variedadvice #freshideas ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- TAB peer boards meet monthly and comprise local business owners who help each other to better their businesses by advising each other on the challenges and opportunities they face. Everyone benefits from the collective relevant experience round the table. I’ve been running them for business owners in and around Exeter for more than five years. Please message me if you’d like to understand more about how they work and the difference they can make for you. (N.B. This will include me listening to you.)

LMU's Family Business Forum: Navigating Performance, Accountability, and Culture seminar features Andres Terech, Dennis Parnagian, RJ Mayer and Bill Stranberg Explore link below: https://lnkd.in/g8Ff4q5j #nxtgennexus #familybusiness #lmu #familybusinessculture

For over 15 years @muddpartnership we have been working with small and global businesses, as well as every size of business in between to help them go from good to great. We love what we do and we're great at it.   So in advance of our latest piece in the #tmpsavvybusiness series where we look at how to get between the "Wall and the Wallpaper" for the things that really matter for Business growth and success, here's another #InterestingFact   “US corporations have more employees in the UK than in France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, and Sweden combined!” #Globalisation #BusinessLeadership #BusinessExcellence

Paul Graham has certainly hit a raw nerve in his latest essay where he discusses "founder mode" vs "manager mode". While he draws on Brian Chesky's talk at the YC event last week, the essential point is that founders who've worked with 'professional' managers and given them space to do their thing have seen their companies run into the ground. The real world data is very diverse to support the claims or otherwise. Satya Nadella, Tim Cook, Sundar Pichai and many such managers are carrying on the founders' legacy successfully. Conversely there are instances of founders like Mike Lazaridis (Blackberry), Sam Bankman and others who've run with absolute autonomy and ruined their companies. So what is the better way? Is it about the stage or size of the start up or is it the type of business they are in or whether product market fit has been achieved? I for one feel its a lot simpler. Be it founder mode or manager mode, being authentic and passionate about the dream is the key. Founders who've managed to assemble such teams around them also tend to give them space because mutual trust exists. Correspondingly these 'managers' work equally hard to earn and keep that trust https://lnkd.in/gvNTTemC

On this World Creativity and Innovation Day, Shellee Simmons-Taylor, vice president of strategy and innovation, shares what she believes to be the hallmark of effective #innovation. Watch the video to find out her answer and take our poll on what is the hallmark of your own innovative approach. #WCID #InspireCreativity