Vistage Research Center /research-center/feed/ Resource for Business Leadership, Coaching, and CEOs Fri, 02 May 2025 17:29:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 141323424 How AI is changing work forever and why employees are leading the way /research-center/business-operations/productivity-execution/20250502-how-ai-is-changing-work/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=20250502-how-ai-is-changing-work /research-center/business-operations/productivity-execution/20250502-how-ai-is-changing-work/#respond Fri, 02 May 2025 15:00:00 +0000 /research-center/?p=47315 Watch now: Vistage Chief Research Officer Joe Galvin and speaker Dr. Gleb Tsipursky discuss why CEOs should let their employees experiment with AI. The rise of generative AI (Gen AI) is fundamentally transforming the workplace. However, unlike previous technological innovations...

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]]> /research-center/business-operations/productivity-execution/20250502-how-ai-is-changing-work/feed/ 0 47315 Why tariffs are more than a pricing strategy problem /research-center/customer-engagement/product-pricing/20250428-pricing-strategy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=20250428-pricing-strategy /research-center/customer-engagement/product-pricing/20250428-pricing-strategy/#respond Mon, 28 Apr 2025 15:00:00 +0000 /research-center/?p=47246 When the U.S. announced the implementation of tariffs on April 2, 2025, it sent shock waves throughout the national and global business community, leaving many leaders increasingly uncertain — and wary — about their future, further illustrated by the significant...

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]]> /research-center/customer-engagement/product-pricing/20250428-pricing-strategy/feed/ 0 47246 Growth through acquisition: Exploring financing options /research-center/business-growth-strategy/20250319-growth-through-acquisition/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=20250319-growth-through-acquisition /research-center/business-growth-strategy/20250319-growth-through-acquisition/#respond Fri, 25 Apr 2025 21:20:00 +0000 /research-center/?p=47062 As a leader, it is crucial to understand the advantages and disadvantages of internal versus external growth and how acquisitions can provide access to new assets, resources, and talent. Discover how to unlock the potential of strategic acquisitions to fuel...

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]]> /research-center/business-growth-strategy/20250319-growth-through-acquisition/feed/ 0 47062 Volatility and uncertainty erode confidence [WSJ/Vistage April 2025] /research-center/business-financials/economic-trends/20250423-volatility-and-uncertainty-erode-confidence-wsj-survey/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=20250423-volatility-and-uncertainty-erode-confidence-wsj-survey /research-center/business-financials/economic-trends/20250423-volatility-and-uncertainty-erode-confidence-wsj-survey/#respond Fri, 25 Apr 2025 17:26:25 +0000 /research-center/?p=47264 Among policy shifts, none are weighing more heavily on small businesses than tariffs. Tariff impact isn’t just about added cost — it’s about strategic paralysis. The abrupt imposition, reversal and reimposition of tariffs have created an environment where long-term planning...

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]]> /research-center/business-financials/economic-trends/20250423-volatility-and-uncertainty-erode-confidence-wsj-survey/feed/ 0 47264 Developing pricing strategies while navigating uncertain times /research-center/customer-engagement/product-pricing/20250421-developing-pricing-strategies/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=20250421-developing-pricing-strategies /research-center/customer-engagement/product-pricing/20250421-developing-pricing-strategies/#respond Mon, 21 Apr 2025 18:12:43 +0000 /research-center/?p=47262 In today’s volatile economic times, proactive pricing strategies are a crucial lever for CEOs of small and midsize businesses to achieve their business goals. The latest Vistage CEO Confidence Index survey revealed that 44% of CEOs have raised prices since...

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]]> /research-center/customer-engagement/product-pricing/20250421-developing-pricing-strategies/feed/ 0 47262 18: Immaculate Grid Owner Sean Forman on ‘home run’ business decisions /research-center/business-leadership/20250418-a-life-of-climb-episode-18-sean-forman/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=20250418-a-life-of-climb-episode-18-sean-forman /research-center/business-leadership/20250418-a-life-of-climb-episode-18-sean-forman/#respond Fri, 18 Apr 2025 18:13:37 +0000 /research-center/?p=47221 Sports Reference President and Vistage Leadership Award Winner Sean Forman joins the podcast to share how he turned a lifelong love of statistics into a business that fuels data and information for the world’s top sports leagues. Sean also takes...

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]]> /research-center/business-leadership/20250418-a-life-of-climb-episode-18-sean-forman/feed/ 0 47221 May 9 webinar | 2025 Market Update With William Blair: Capital markets trends and buy-side M&A tactics /research-center/business-financials/mergers-acquisitions/20250417-market-update-william-blair/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=20250417-market-update-william-blair /research-center/business-financials/mergers-acquisitions/20250417-market-update-william-blair/#respond Fri, 18 Apr 2025 00:41:34 +0000 /research-center/?p=47247 Looking to stay informed on 2025 capital markets activity and buy-side M&A trends? Join this interactive panel discussion featuring three William Blair experts who will highlight key deal-making trends, including highlights from the firm’s latest proprietary quarterly survey on the...

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]]> /research-center/business-financials/mergers-acquisitions/20250417-market-update-william-blair/feed/ 0 47247 Executive presence: The relationship advantage that builds trust /research-center/personal-development/leadership-competencies/20250417-executive-presence-relationship-advantage/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=20250417-executive-presence-relationship-advantage /research-center/personal-development/leadership-competencies/20250417-executive-presence-relationship-advantage/#respond Thu, 17 Apr 2025 15:11:00 +0000 /research-center/?p=47213 Effective communication is the foundation of strong leadership, successful teams and organizational achievement. When individuals communicate well, companies thrive. And executive presence can provide the powerful communication skills you’ll need to foster meaningful connections. But what is executive presence? Well,...

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]]> /research-center/personal-development/leadership-competencies/20250417-executive-presence-relationship-advantage/feed/ 0 47213 Could a full-time return to the office be on the cards? /research-center/business-growth-strategy/could-a-full-time-return-to-the-office-be-on-the-cards/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=could-a-full-time-return-to-the-office-be-on-the-cards /research-center/business-growth-strategy/could-a-full-time-return-to-the-office-be-on-the-cards/#respond Tue, 15 Apr 2025 10:12:36 +0000 /research-center/uncategorized/could-a-full-time-return-to-the-office-be-on-the-cards/ Since COVID-19, many previously office-based workers have either been fully home-based or split their time between the office and remote work.  Could this be set to change?  The results of our Q1 2025 Vistage CEO Confidence Index reveal that 34%...

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]]> /research-center/business-growth-strategy/could-a-full-time-return-to-the-office-be-on-the-cards/feed/ 0 47217 Optimism amid uncertainty: Our latest Vistage Economic Update /research-center/business-growth-strategy/demystifying-the-daunting-topic-of-thought-leadership/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=demystifying-the-daunting-topic-of-thought-leadership /research-center/business-growth-strategy/demystifying-the-daunting-topic-of-thought-leadership/#respond Tue, 15 Apr 2025 09:53:59 +0000 /research-center/uncategorized/demystifying-the-daunting-topic-of-thought-leadership/ Our Vistage Economic Updates are different from traditional economic forecasts. Behavioural economist, Roger Martin-Fagg, approaches the economy through a behavioural lens, giving an optimistic – yet realistic – look at what lies ahead for SMEs and the wider economy.  Our...

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