
Why empathetic leadership matters for CEOs
Effective workplace culture begins with CEOs practicing empathetic leadership, prioritising employees' needs, and fostering holistic relationships for improved results.

5 traits of an effective executive
While leaders can be vastly different in personality and approach, there are 5 specific traits effective leaders share.

The importance of having the right people on your leadership journey
Leadership is a journey that requires the right people on your side to help you reach the summit…

Leadership vs. Management: What type of CEO are you?
Leadership and management are like two circles on a Venn Diagram. Each requires a different focus, skill set,…

What every CEO needs to do in their first 100 days
As a new CEO, you never get a second chance to make a first impression. Those first 100…

The 3 leadership mindsets emerging in the SME sector
Our CEO Confidence Index Q1 2023 reveals that three leadership mindsets have emerged as Australian SME CEOs face…

Active listening skills in leadership
In this age of the Internet, smart phones and social media, it seems like people are talking at…

6 reasons why CEOs should join a peer advisory group
Peer advisory groups are like sounding boards bringing business leaders from a range of industries and backgrounds for issue processing and feedback. Here are 6 reasons to join.

The 5 biggest executive coaching mistakes to avoid
During the transition from the C-suite to executive coaching, there are a number of common mistakes that can put a new coach’s career on the back foot. Here are five of the biggest mistakes they say executive coaches can make.

5 questions every leader should ask themselves
An excellent way to lead and inspire others is to ask simple, direct questions. Greater clarity helps people direct their energy in ways that make them more effective, motivated and satisfied.

5 new best practices for recruiting and retention
The way we work has changed — has your organisation? Our world looks much different today. Life has evolved so quickly that most companies have struggled to keep up. With the new year approaching, it’s time to catch up and rethink your talent strategy.

Why mentoring CEOs matters
No school or training program can fully prepare a CEO for the day-to-day challenges at altitude. No matter how learned or experienced, a chief executive will have times when they need someone to listen as they work through a problem or opportunity.

7 ways successful leaders can create a culture of diverse thinking
Author: Sam Reece – CEO at Vistage CEOs must make dozens of decisions each day. But the path…

5 common leadership mistakes that CEOs make and how to learn from them
Author: Sam Reece – CEO at Vistage Many of the most valuable lessons CEOs learn throughout our careers…

Business leaders set for profitability and growth in the year ahead
Our CEO Confidence Index July Quarter 2022 shows Australian SME CEOs are eyeing growth in FY2023 despite the…

Imposter Syndrome? Here’s how to get over it
Everyone has moments of self-doubt, questioning if they have ‘what it takes’ to succeed in a project or…