Dallas-Fort Worth Executive Summit
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. CST
Event Overview
GAIN FRESH STRATEGIES for today’s top executive leadership challenges, walk away with actionable tools and expand your network with high-performing CEOs at the Vistage Executive Summit.
GO BEYOND YOUR GROUP and build meaningful connections, exchange valuable insights from real-world experiences and be a part of the local Vistage CEO community committed to shared success and support.
STAY AHEAD OF THE CURVE with expert analysis of shifting economic conditions, wellness-driven habits to lead with resilience under pressure and real-time solutions through conversations that address the challenges CEOs face every day.
Event Speakers
Mitch Warner
Managing Partner & Author, Arbinger InstituteThe Hidden Variable: The Mindset Shift That Transforms Relationships and Results
As a CEO or senior leader, you’re constantly navigating pressure, resistance, expectations, and the responsibility of leading others. But what if your greatest lever for performance and well-being isn’t what you do, but how you see?
In this powerful and personal keynote, Mitch Warner—author and managing partner at the Arbinger Institute—invites you to explore the often hidden mindsets that shape how you lead, connect, and perform.
Through compelling stories and practical tools, you’ll uncover how shifts in mindset can unlock new clarity, resilience, accountability and effectiveness—both in how you lead others and how you lead yourself. In this session, you’ll discover:
- The trap of self-deception: Why conflict, stress, and frustration often escalate despite good intentions and strong work ethic
- How mindset drives performance: How even the most capable leaders fall prey to self-deception, how it sabotages their effectiveness, and what to do about it
- A new lens for leadership: How to shift from managing resources and outcomes to expanding impact by seeing people (and yourself) more clearly
This isn’t about adding more to your plate, it’s about changing how you carry it. Join us to explore how leaders who lead with an outward mindset achieve dramatically better results—who transform their teams by transforming themselves.
Lauren Saidel-Baker
Economist, ITR EconomicsOutlook for 2026 and Early 2027
ITR Economics’ outlook for 2026 and early 2027 offers critical insights for business leaders preparing for the next phase of the economic cycle. While early 2026 is expected to bring a mild rising trend, ITR’s leading indicators suggest that momentum may fade for some industries as the year progresses and into 2027. Understanding these shifts will be essential for strategic planning and decision-making.
We will examine expected changes in GDP and Industrial Production growth, helping leaders anticipate market turns, manage risk, and understand industry-specific impacts.
With clear guidance on how to navigate the coming landscape, you will be better equipped to make informed decisions and stay ahead of industry peers throughout the next stage of the business cycle.
The Hidden Variable: The Mindset Shift That Transforms Relationships and Results
See below for a full listing of breakouts
See below for a full listing of breakouts
Outlook for 2026 and Early 2027
Celebrate your community's Vistage Member Excellence Award winners and finalists and connect with fellow peers. Refreshments to be served in the Marketplace.
Breakout sessions
11:35 - 12:35 PM
The Dark Side of AI: Complicating Executive Hiring and Slowing Growth
Presenter: Jason Williford , Master Licensee and Board Member, Culture Index
When used appropriately, AI is the most widely accepted and used tool set of our generation that speeds growth. However, when it comes to hiring talent and scaling, the darkside is immense. The miscalculations, missing fundamental data and flat out fantasies are real. This session equips CEOs with a framework to counter AI’s distortions, assess leadership fit accurately, and make objective, data-backed decisions about the people steering their business.
Topic: Leadership - Hiring Recruitment & Sourcing
11:35 - 12:35 PM
The Dark Side of Private Equity: Missteps that Could Cost You Millions
Presenter: Brian Daley, Director of Strategic Partnerships | Founders Advisors
With more PE firms targeting private companies, business owners must be equipped to navigate this complex world successfully. Using case studies, data-driven insights, and over two decades of M&A experience, we’ll discuss the PE investor ecosystem, how they exploit inexperienced business owners, and strategies to help you protect your equity.
You’ll learn:
• 7 reasons your business is not qualified for PE investment (and what to do)
• Essential questions to answer before engaging PE
• The truth about “Minority Investors” and “Founder Aligned” PE
• Why 90% of founders lose in PE negotiations
• Enterprise Value Coaching through Industry Driven Valuation Scorecards
Topic: Financials - Mergers & Acquisitions
11:35 - 12:35 PM
The CEO’s Guide to Building a High-Performance Sales Culture
Presenter: David Mullins, Strategic Sales Coach, SalesStar
Most sales teams don’t struggle because of effort—they struggle because of unclear plans, inconsistent processes, and gaps in leadership and talent. In this session, CEOs will learn the three essential drivers of a high-performance sales organization: clarity, leadership, and putting the right people in the right roles. Attendees will leave with practical insights they can immediately apply to create more predictable, consistent revenue growth.
Topic: Customer Engagement - Sales
11:35 - 12:35 PM
B2B Marketing Revolution: Your Battle Plan for Guaranteed Outcomes
Presenter: Lori Turner-Wilson, CEO/Founder, RedRover Sales & Marketing Strategy
This intensive workshop unveils the proven 12 Battles™️ Framework for delivering predictable, guaranteed marketing ROI. Elevate your marketing team into a predictable revenue machine that stands behind projections. Replace guesswork with a system that scales while maximizing every dollar invested. In this workshop, you'll learn how to:
• Extract customer insights that drive predictable outcomes
• Leverage attribution modeling for better strategic investment decisions
• Make research-backed strategic shifts with pre-defined contingency triggers
• Implement real-time testing for relentless strategy optimization and competitive advantage
• Equip your team with battle-tested tools to outperform competitors
• Develop data-driven conviction that silences stakeholder skepticism
• Abandon trial-and-error marketing forever.
Topic: Customer Engagement - Marketing
11:35 - 12:35 PM
Building Recurring and Scalable Revenue
Presenter: Pranav Dalal, CEO and Founder, Office Beacon
Learn how to achieve scalable, recurring revenue with Pranav Dalal, who grew Office Beacon from 5 to 5,500 employees while unlocking profitability for thousands of clients. Discover strategies to craft compelling messages, build powerful connections, and drive sustained business growth.
Topic: Customer Engagement - Marketing
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