Vistage Leaders drive the future. They take risks, build new products and services and create jobs. They often find themselves without outside counsel or key insight, becoming frustrated and overwhelmed. My clients and members tap into a leading-edge and dynamic peer group, with a learning-lab approach for fresh professional and personal perspective.
When executives become better leaders, they are clearer on where their business is going and can more effectively align people around goals. As a CEO, Business Owner or Senior Executive, do you need to see the big picture, test ideas, overcome obstacles and seize opportunities? Is it lonely at the top?
Stephen Kahane
President & CEO of Internationals Coatings Company, Inc
“I come away from every meeting invigorated having learned a valuable lesson or new perspective, or having gained actionable advice on a business issue. Vistage is about learning, continuous improvement, sharing, support and accountability. Vistage offers an advisory board experience in a safe, confidential setting; and provides an enriching opportunity to learn from other fellow business leaders and expert resources.”
Kimberly Vince Cruz
Senior Vice President of Future Partners
“Learning from other leaders who are in similar roles/positions, yet different industries, has been one of the biggest benefits to joining Vistage. Regardless of industry, I experience similar strengths, challenges and opportunities as my colleagues in our group. If you’re questioning whether or not to join Vistage, make the jump because it is an amazing and worthwhile investment that benefits members both professionally and personally.”
Mercy Steenwyk
President & CEO of Forensis Group, Inc.
“The incredible richness of knowledge and experience the members in our group share with each other to be better at our companies is one of the biggest benefits of being in a Vistage group. We learn from each other’s successes and failures. This is not only of extraordinary value in the business world, but in our personal lives as well.
As a CEO, I do not feel isolated when I have to solve the toughest challenges because of a safe and secure place Vistage provides. It is a place where each of us can be vulnerable in digging deep into the truth in order to solve these challenges.
If you’re on the fence about joining Vistage, I’d say the business landscape is tough, exciting, and brutal. Every leader needs a support group and a system to sustain courage, resourcefulness, and creativity.”
Joshua Ramos
Senior Operations Manager at Creative Design Group, Inc.
“The biggest benefit of Vistage is the group format. Everyone comes from different types of companies with different backgrounds, different ways of doing things. Being exposed to different viewpoints opens you up to new solutions and processes that you may not have thought of otherwise.
The positive benefits and returns that you will receive as a Vistage member will far outweigh any of reservations or worries you may have, guaranteed! Being a Vistage member will give you access to an amazing network of business leaders who are experiencing or have experienced many of the same situations that your company might be going through. The knowledge base that’s available to you through Vistage will provide you and your company with actionable solutions, processes, best practices, and innovations that will greatly benefit your business and your own professional development.”
Gian Pazzia
Chairman & Chief Strategy Officer of KBKG
“Vistage membership has brought ideas and solutions to me that has transformed our company. If you’re thinking of joining, just do it. I love Nora’s energy, positivity, and approach to making forum productive for everyone in the room.”
Troy Rankin
Senior Advisor at Farwest Corrosion Control Company
“During my years with Vistage, there have been many benefits to me personally, as well as the company. Early on, we learned about the need for future succession planning and took steps to ensure this was handled correctly. Later, we initiated systems in the company to help us grow, manage growth, and even sustain our culture. If you’re willing to invest the time in Vistage, Vistage will pay you many dividends and help you grow your business and teach you to become a better leader.”
Emily Lou Steenwyk
Director at Forensis Group
“Vistage has given me an ability to take an in depth analysis and problem solve through the years, from personal issues to business strategy. If you are thinking of joining, you won’t regret it. The speakers are great, Nora is great, and members offer a lot of support. Vistage addresses all aspects of life and not just business. Nora brings immense experience and is able to identify straight to the issue and offer immediate support. I appreciate how she inquires — allowing for reflection. She’s a straight shooter with grace.”
Barbara Hines
President & CEO of QueensCare
“Vistage gave me the ability to talk about problems and strategies with others who can relate, have no axe to grind and are only interested in your success. If you’re thinking of joining Vistage, try it out for a year and see what you think. It’s an investment in yourself and your company.”
Shuang Liang
Co-Founder & COO of Homebody
“Nora is really compassionate for any issue you might encounter. As a first time founder, I found her compassion and wisdom helped me a lot. Vistage is super helpful since I meet with people who have dealt with what I need to deal with already. Their direct experience helps a lot. I get fresh perspectives from other business owners.”
Alan Sugano
President of ADS Consulting Group, Inc.
“Nora is an outstanding listener with thoughtful, meaningful, helpful, valuable, and actionable recommendations and insights into complex business issues. And if you’re thinking of joining Vistage, do it now! My only regret is not joining Vistage sooner. Vistage has helped me become a better leader and identify and remove blind spots. The speakers are excellent and have fantastic takeaways.”
Ashton Chanana
Business Strategy at Tax Hack Account Group
“What you learn in Vistage and can implement into your own organization, more than pays for the membership fee. Things that I have learned, and spoken about in Vistage, have helped me implement critical initiatives for our company and improve. It has been great learning from the speakers that have great knowledge in their fields. The main benefit has been seeing others’ perspectives and how others think about problems and solutions.”
Mitch Su
General Manager at Ya Ya Creations
“The original marketing from Vistage was, ‘Make more, work less.’ I’m not sure about the ‘work less,’ but I sure am making a lot more than when I first joined. Nora is a straight shooter, no BS. If you’re not sure about joining Vistage, I would ask you, ‘You don’t want to make more?’”
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