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With the speed of change and the inevitable and dramatic impact of AI on mid sized businesses we have to go beyond this and look to where the true competitive advantage of businesses will reside.
It is in the Human connection; we forget that and we will become commoditised, extinct, or probably both. Our speaker program for 2026 reflects this reality.
Now our goals retreats are done and dusted really excited about my speaker program for the beginning of the year. Have a read here and also look at the events pages.
What would it feel like, as a business leader, to be able to have conversations about your deepest felt objectives?
Over the past 16 years I have designed and led some 40 goals retreats. Every year I reflect and try to design the next one better. This article shares the main considerations and influences I consider when framing a group retreat.
The secret to Kokorazashi is not just about being mindful of the need to be grounded and reflective. It is not just about being disciplined and focused in taking action. The true secret is reconciling the two.
I define leadership flow as “Talking about the right things, at the right time, with the right people taking ownership”
Strategic Direction is made up of two elements; the Vision is driven by the Outside world and the Journey. The Journey is at the heart of Strategy. It is the CEO’s story
Too often CEO's share their vision for their business without adequately explaining the Vision for the Industry first, and the role of the business second. This prevents dialogue about intentional strategic choices and limits the awareness of the essential strategic partnerships. CEOs need to explain the Vision "Outside-In"
One year on from my last commentary on the economic opportunities, I am saying the same thing. We all need to be wary of “green shoots” but we must seize opportunities, which means a very strategic, but agile, approach to business growth. With $17Tn of new money in the global system, continued inflationary pressure will remain, together with uncertainty of supply, shortage of quality employees a continued concern. There are some basic things every business leader must do to thrive in the new economy.
Sometimes it is because their makeup is much more suited to operational management. One solution advocated by Gino Wickman with his EOS approach and covered in the book "Rocket Fuel" is that you need both a "Visionary" and an "integrator" in a business. As much as this helps in some circumstances, it isn't quite as simple as that.
What was your most important takeaway from the speakers we've had this year?
I've chosen to reflect on a few of the speakers we've welcomed so far in 2020 and highlighted my key learnings from the messages delivered. It is also fascinating to note that despite many of them being on Zoom and in a time of COVID, the messages are timeless.
It is possible you may not have seen all of the below listed speakers of course but worth reflecting on your own notes. What are you implementing in your business or leadership style as a result?
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Join CE 44 to hear one of the world’s leading experts in resilience on the incomparable Moreton Island. Members and their partners will focus on Wellbeing and Resilience for themselves, their family and at work. This weekend embodies our mission to increase the effectiveness and enhance lives of CEOs
Warren Hogan is Chief Economic Adviser at Judo Bank and Managing Director of EQ Economics. A former Chief Economist at ANZ and Credit Suisse, and a past Principal Adviser to the Australian Federal Treasury, he has spent three decades at the intersection of financial markets, policy and business strategy. Named the AFR’s inaugural Forecaster of the Year in 2024, Warren is known for plain‑speaking, data‑driven views that often diverge from the consensus.
In this session he will cut through the noise on Australia’s current economic inflection: why inflation remains sticky, why interest rates may still rise, and how a structurally tight labour market is reshaping costs, pricing and growth for business leaders.
Our groups start 2027 at Elements of Byron, a beachfront sanctuary on the edge of Byron Bay.
During the first week of February Vistage Groups CE 44, CE 35 and KEY 125 will regroup and reset for their leadership journey. Each group will spend 2 days sharing their goals, both personal and leadership in the context of 2027 and beyond
A dazzling array of award winning speakers for the balance of 2025 heading for “Unstoppable Velocity” at the end of the year!