Vistage
On an October morning in 1957, a Wisconsin businessman named Robert Nourse met with four chief executives in the office of the Milwaukee Valve Company to test a simple, but revolutionary idea—by sharing their knowledge and experience, they could help each other get better results for their businesses. Soon this group of businessmen was probing, asking questions and making suggestions. They challenged each other, working together to solve issues and to grow. In that moment, TEC (The Executive Committee) was born.
Today, over 50 years later, Vistage International (TEC’s successor) and its global affiliates have more than 13,500 members in 16 countries, representing the world’s largest CEO membership organization based on revenue. Members meet in small groups every month under the same guiding principles—to help one another make better decisions, achieve better results for their businesses, and enhance their lives. They’re also connecting in ways Nourse could never have imagined back in 1957, collaborating over the Web, tapping into a vast online resource library, and learning from hundreds of unmatched expert resource speakers.
Vistage serves its members via 3 different sytles of groups, groups for CEOs, groups for Key Executives and groups for trusted advisors of businesses. Vistage members are more successful than their competitors and, on average, grow their revenues at twice the percentage growth rate after joining Vistage.
Vistage’s Mission Statement
Dedicated to increasing the effectiveness and enhancing the lives of Chief Executives.
I have two San Diego based Groups. One Group is a CEO/President group. One Group is comprised of students enrolled in the Flex MBA program at the UCSD Rady Business School. The strength of the Groups come from their diversity. The CEOs, presidents, key executives and students range in experience, education, industry, background and age. There are both entrepreneurs and professional managers. Companies range from service to manufacturing and early stage to powerfully poised. The common threads for the members are a passion for learning and a willingness to share/learn/explore sensitive business and personal issues.
Only if you are driven to learn and grow, should you consider Vistage membership.
If you are interested in learning more about Vistage membership and being part of the best executive leadership, training, mentoring and coaching organization in San Diego and the world, please contact me. Contact