Rod Whitson

#Businessleaders have a responsibility to deliver both constructive criticism and encouragement to their employees. Explore 13 ways company #leaders can balance necessary critique with praise for good work. ow.ly/MTpD50ECTZL

#CEOs might think they are not doing "real work" if they don't spend time on the day-to-day business. But blocking time to do more deep thinking and relationship building has the largest impact. Read 5 ways CEOs stay productive during unscheduled time. ow.ly/kd3b50ECTZq

CEOs are our most trusted #leaders, and employees are demanding more from them. So how can #CEOs navigate multiple concerns while delivering profit and good corporate governance?" Read insights into how to be a principled and #purposeful CEO. ow.ly/OQKk50ECTYM

To decentralize #DecisionMaking requires trust and patience. As we shift to the #HybridOffice, CEOs should consider these 5 keys to striking the right balance between centralized and decentralized decision making. #CEOLeadership ow.ly/QOfI50ECTXu

#Executives who find their make-or-break issue can point their #business in a better direction and give employees a clear path forward. ow.ly/dQPK50ECTWb

Increasing numbers of #SmallBusinesses are investing for growth over the next 12 months – 47% of #CEOs plan to increase investments and 71% plan to add personnel. Get the April 2021 WSJ/Vistage Small Business report. #CEOConfidence ow.ly/BWNe50ECTTi

"By bringing people together who have no formal accountability to or interactions with each other, you can create deep learnings that wouldn’t be available otherwise." Read 11 ways #peercoaching can help #leaders learn more about themselves. ow.ly/wBfU50EyiZp

To have a successful company, work every day to be the kind of #leaders who build companies where people want to come to work. 6 guiding principles to building good culture—no matter your size, industry or geographical location. ow.ly/xFNS50EyiVY

The recent Vistage #CEO Confidence Index found that 76% of small & mid-size businesses expect increased revenues in the year ahead. #Vistage Chief Research Officer Joe Galvin shares 4 areas CEOs should focus on to position their businesses for #growth. ow.ly/FHu550EyiV8

Watch on-demand: ACT Capital’s Bob Hild addresses #BusinessOwners considering an exit and covers the current state of M&A, the future #tax situation and maximizing #business value. #SmallBusiness #Mergers & #Acquisitions #CapitalGainsTax ow.ly/Jt2Z50EyiUh

Do you know the benefits of an #EmployeeStockOwnershipPlan (#ESOP) and how it can help #BusinessOwners and #employees? Get the rundown. #SmallBusiness ow.ly/LtMJ50EyiSd

91% of #CEOs said the training and development of their employees was either important or very important. So what makes certain #employee development programs more effective? #Vistage CEO Sam Reese distills 5 best practices. ow.ly/slLW50EyiRb

Business leaders have an opportunity to step up and #lead, now more than ever. Read steps leaders can take to align their message to their #culture and values. ow.ly/IICg50Es0dJ

"Harness the power of peers to help you stay motivated when you are feeling low." Explore other ways to stay focused when you are feeling fatigued and unmotivated. ow.ly/XRGJ50Es0cc

"By stepping up for your employees’ advancement, you feed your company’s long-term success," says #Vistage Chair Rick Itzkowich. 11 members from Forbes Coaches Council share ways to encourage employees to focus on their own career #growth and satisfaction. ow.ly/hjJH50Es0ae

#Vistage member-turned-Chair Miguel Pardo Calvo believes “business leaders are the ones who adapt jobs and transform communities.” Read how he found new opportunities for himself and #CEOs in Portugal and Spain. #leadershiplessons ow.ly/O07750Es08c

While #CEOs continue to manage the challenges that have arisen from COVID-19, many are preparing to reignite their growth engine to successfully transition from recovery to #growth. ow.ly/rZW350Es05U

Our May 7 webinar covers how an #ESOP goes beyond being a tax-efficient exit strategy for a #BusinessOwner. UBS experts explain how an ESOPs can enhance #CompanyCulture and reward top performers. Save your seat today. #SmallBusiness ow.ly/uCBW50Es02G

Optimists make the best leaders: They reframe challenges as opportunities and bounce back from failure. Here are common traits of optimistic #leaders and 3 reasons to think positively about 2021 and beyond. #CEO #BusinessOwner #SmallBusiness ow.ly/bZyb50Es017

66% of small and midsize businesses are planning to expand their workforce, escalating #talent wars. Learn key considerations for #CEOs who must adapt to a new reality that includes a #HybridWorkforce. ow.ly/mBS750ErZZi