The bar is high for Vistage Chairs – but so are the rewards

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Being a Vistage Chair “is the best thing ever”

Becoming a Chair was never on Carol Steinberg’s radar when she partnered with Vistage in 2016. At the time, she was a leader in the corporate world looking for her next best step. Today she says Chairing “is the most fulfilling business initiative that I have ever undertaken.” Find out what she loves most about the experience… and consider whether becoming a Vistage Chair might be an opportunity worth putting on your radar.

What’s so great about being a Vistage Chair?

For so many of the accomplished business leaders who become Chairs, the greatest benefit is wrapped up in one word: community. Unlike going off on your own to consult CEOs, becoming a Vistage Chair means you have world-class support, resources, structure, and people you respect and trust who’ve got your back every step of the way. Find out what our Chairs are saying…

The one essential quality you need as a Vistage Chair…

Vistage Chairs come with strong financial acumen, superb management skills, and an innate entrepreneurial spirit. They’ve realized the kind of success to which most only aspire. Now, they have the opportunity to greatly impact the lives of other business leaders in their communities. But what’s the one essential quality that makes for a great Vistage Chair? And do you have what it takes? Here’s what three longtime Chairs say about that…

If you’ve had success in business, Chairing is a way to give back

Jed Daly was a CEO in the film industry for 25 years. He was looking for something to do with the rest of his life that would leverage his business skills and experience. He says that Chairing is a way to help business leaders succeed, which helps elevate communities and create a positive impact on society. “Plus,” he adds, “there’s no retirement age for a Vistage Chair; you can do this for as long as you’re physically and mentally able.”

Helping CEOs achieve their dreams

As a Vistage Chair since 2014, Robert Powell says one of the most rewarding aspects for him is helping his members reach their business goals and achieve their dreams. In this short video, Powell shares how one of his members simply wanted to have more time to spend with his grandchildren… but wound up getting even more than he bargained for.

Coach CEOs on your own — or with the support of a world class org?

After serving as a successful business leader, maybe you’re thinking about becoming a CEO coach. But where to start? Do you go off on your own or partner with an established organization? Here’s what longtime Chair Tom Leonard says about teaming up with Vistage to become an executive mentor and lead CEO peer advisory groups.