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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?
EVENTS
The five hats of the adaptive leader
We need to embrace the opportunities being provided to us by technology developments such as AI. Leaders need quick wins and lasting cultural change. Too often it is seen as an “either / or”.
With the focus on tools, dashboards, data, processes and meetings, the one element least emphasised is Leadership. More specifically the ideal behaviours of adaptive leadership.
Join Brad Jeavons, co-author of “Enterprise Excellence” which introduces the concept of the “Adaptive Leader” with numerous case studies of involving Queensland and NSW leaders
Its never been more important to restate who you really are.
Join Mark Puncher, the guru of Employer Branding, as he helps you craft truly Authentic Company Values. When done well, these values are a truly powerful tool to WIN with and through your people, delivering exceptional performance.
Leadership + Management = Accountability
While EOS® is known for providing structure to better align Strategy and Execution, it has an exceptionally powerful suite of tools and frameworks when it comes to Leading, Managing and holding team members accountable.
Vistage members are no different in that they face the various challenges from people who don’t listen, understand, or follow through, from changing or unclear roles and hiring and retaining great employees.
Join Birgit Schnelle. a local EOS® implementer and established Vistage speaker as she shares The People Element of EOS.
Why is it that 80% of leaders claim to spend 60% of their time in teams, yet only 20% of teams are high performing, collaborative teams?
Join Bernard Desmidt unpack the topic “Teaming Better Together” as he focuses on the 5 disciplines of high performing teams
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
A dazzling array of award winning speakers for the balance of 2025 heading for “Unstoppable Velocity” at the end of the year!