Leadership is the art of execution (video)

Every successful business owner knows from experience: The best-laid plans for the success of a business mean nothing without solid follow-through. The ability and willingness to execute plans make the difference between a promising business idea and a business that delivers on its promises. Vistage Chief Research Officer, Joe Galvin explains why there is more to effective leadership than planning for greatness. He also shares some of the key takeaways from the recent WSJ Small Business Confidence Index survey, and examines the uptick in optimism among small business owners.

Watch the interview with Small Business Trends’ Brent Leary and find out why 2018 should be a prosperous one for businesses that plan — and execute — for success.

Read the entire transcript of this interview.

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