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The first 90 days: Why employee engagement is crucial in 2025
Author Joe Galvin Economists have predicted that 2025 will usher in a new growth cycle, presenting a pivotal moment for businesses to seize the opportunity to expand and thrive. However, success will not be determined by strategy or timing alone — it…
Vistage Perspectives Winter 2025: The Two Sides of a Sale
In this edition of Vistage Perspectives magazine, we dig into a top-of-mind subject for members: transactions. Featuring two powerful cover stories, this edition is full of hard-earned lessons and insightful strategies for members looking to reach their next peak. The Two…
10 steps to building business strategies and strategy development
Author Marc Emmer In a world where CEOs are overcaffeinated, stressed and time-starved, many have been romanced by easy-to-use strategic business plan templates that yield a quick-and-dirty business strategy. However, downloading a template tends to promote short-sighted thinking and poorly-executed…
6 strategies to help new leaders navigate their fears
Taking on a leadership role — especially as a new CEO — brings its own set of fears and challenges. For many, it can trigger “imposter syndrome,” causing doubt about one’s ability to handle the demands of the new position.
4 reasons why productivity will rule the workplace in 2025
CEOs are increasingly laser-focused on workforce productivity, recognising its pivotal role in driving long-term business success. As leaders learn from “The Great Resignation” and undergo significant investments in talent acquisition and retention, the pressure is on leaders to ensure these efforts translate…
4 emotional intelligence skills to enhance your problem-solving and decision-making
If you haven’t heard the term emotional intelligence before, chances are you’ve heard the phrase, “The fish rots from the head first.” It’s a metaphor for a leader’s impact on an organisation. It acknowledges that emotions are contagious, and the…
Overcoming inhibitors to productivity: 4 strategies for CEOs [New report]
While this article is drawn from insights in the US market, the productivity inhibitors it highlights—talent shortages, slow digital transformation, hybrid work, and skills gaps—are equally relevant to Australian and New Zealand business leaders. After investing heavily in their workforce…
The Chief Strategy Officer: Is it a must-have for CEOs?
As more businesses develop and draft strategic plans, the role of chief strategy officer (CSO) has been adopted by executives who are eager to put their plans into action. Although strategic plans are increasingly common, many CEOs have watched their…
Vanity metrics vs profitability: Rethinking marketing KPIs
In a recent Vistage LIVE podcast, Stephanie Christopher welcomed Ashton Bishop, CEO of StepChange, to untangle the age-old question: Is there really a difference between B2B (business-to-business) and B2C (business-to-consumer) marketing? While industry jargon often sets these two approaches apart,…
How leaders can improve their 2025 strategic planning process
As 2025 rapidly approaches, many business leaders are starting their strategic planning process. Setting a strategy is the most difficult and important part of a CEO’s job.