Scott ThurberDec 31, 2021Leadership Insights - December 2021IN THIS ISSUE: ... Accelerating a Trend; The Amazon Sidestep; The Last Last Mile; Econ Recon; A Message From Scott
Scott ThurberAug 2, 2021June 2021 WSJ/Vistage Survey: Future investments fuel small business increased revenues projectionsSmall businesses continue to have favorable views of the economy compared to last year. However, looking ahead, fewer small businesses...
Scott ThurberApr 7, 2021Q1 2021 CEO Confidence IndexHighlights: The Vistage CEO Confidence Index jumped 14 points, reaching 102.4, the highest level since September 2018. 44% of CEOs plan...
Scott ThurberJan 26, 2021How to Lead when your Team is ExhaustedThis timely HBR article by business psychologist and executive coach Dr. Merete Wedell-Wedellsborg provides valuable guidance on...
Scott ThurberJan 22, 2021Q4 2020 WSJ/Vistage Survey: Hiring plans increase 12 points for small businessesHighlights: Hiring plans increase significantly over last month; 67% of small businesses report plans to increase their workforce in the...
Scott ThurberDec 9, 2020Nov 2020 WSJ/Vistage survey: After rising for 6 consecutive months, small business confidence dipsHighlights: Optimism about the U.S. economy continues to soften with less than half (49%) of small businesses expecting the economy to...
Scott ThurberJul 31, 2020Q2 2020 Vistage survey: CEO confidence plummets in pandemic-induced recessionQ2 2020 Vistage survey: CEO confidence plummets in pandemic-induced recession
Scott ThurberJun 13, 2020WSJ/Vistage May 2020: Free-fall in small business confidence endsConfidence among small businesses improved slightly in May, largely driven by increasing expectations for economic improvement. This is...
Scott ThurberFeb 14, 2020CEO optimism increases after 7 quarters of declineAnalysis of the latest survey of CEOs has found that optimism of small & midsize business leaders has regained some losses recorded mid-year
Scott ThurberDec 5, 2019Leadership Insights - December 5, 2019IN THIS ISSUE: A Simple Rule, Bottom of the Barrel Hiring, Taking "Yes" for An Answer, Econ Recon
Scott ThurberNov 5, 2019Leadership Insights - November 5, 2019IN THIS ISSUE: Eight Ways Out, From Y to Z, Bill and Warren Pull a Shift at Dairy Queen, Incentives
Scott ThurberOct 24, 2019CEO Optimism Falls to 8-year Low in Q3 2019 Vistage CEO surveyThe latest survey of CEOs conducted by Vistage found that the economic confidence of small &midsize business leaders continues to decline.
Scott ThurberSep 16, 2019A Simple Solution Any CEO Can Use to Protect Their TimeMost CEOs struggle with all of the competing claims vying for their time and attention. Here is a simple solution to take back control.
Scott ThurberSep 5, 2019Leadership Insights - Sept 5, 2019IN THIS ISSUE: Habits Female CEOs Left Behind, Procrastination Properly Understood, Three Dumb Mistakes, Econ Recon
Scott ThurberSep 2, 2019How Purpose Pumps Energy Into Your Strategic PlansClarifying your purpose through strategic planning and execution is not just a process – it’s a proven way to fulfill your potential.