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Why Vistage Membership Is Even More Important During An Economic Crisis

Posted on March 31, 2020 by Mark

During the 16 years that I ran my, 1984 to 2000, I was lucky to only have to navigate through a minor recession in the early 1990’s. We we grew during the recession because our clients backed off from hiring … Continue reading →

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17 Hard Things You Have To Do To Be A Great Leader

Posted on March 22, 2020 by Mark

I don’t know the origin of these 17 items, but they ring true for me. A colleague sent them to me. As I typed them into this post, I teared up. I ran a company for 16 years, growing from … Continue reading →

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The Fackler Five

Posted on May 6, 2010 by Mark

These are some conclusions about running a business that I have come to after 19 years in Vistage and working with hundreds of CEOs. 1) If you are worried about an action that has to be taken, you have already … Continue reading →

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CEO’s Checklist For Leading Your Company Through A Recession

Posted on November 6, 2008 by Mark

This came from members of Sterling Lanier’s Vistage Group in the Bay Area. I changed just a couple of items, but this is essentially their work. CEO Driven Activities – surround yourself with good advisors and seek their help – focus … Continue reading →

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