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  • The 4 levels of Gen AI proficiency [New report]
    by Joe Galvin on March 31, 2025 at 2:00 pm

    Superman may be faster than a speeding bullet, but so is Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI). Likewise, Gen AI gives superhuman strength to small and midsize businesses (SMBs) that know how to harness it. Knowledge workers, for example, are using... The post The 4 levels of Gen AI proficiency [New report] appeared first on Vistage Research Center.

  • 5 common leadership mistakes and how to avoid them
    by Vistage Staff on March 28, 2025 at 1:58 pm

    The Philadelphia Eagles won their second Super Bowl in franchise history this past February, dominating the two-time defending champion Kansas City Chiefs in a 40-22 rout. There are many explanations for the victory, from the confident demeanor of quarterback Jalen... The post 5 common leadership mistakes and how to avoid them appeared first on Vistage Research Center.

  • Tariffs continue to erode small business confidence [WSJ/Vistage March 2025]
    by Anne Petrik on March 26, 2025 at 7:04 pm

    The reversal of post-election optimism continues, with small business confidence declining for the third consecutive month. This follows the surge in November and December driven by expectations for business-friendly policies of a new administration. The WSJ/Vistage Small Business CEO Confidence... The post Tariffs continue to erode small business confidence [WSJ/Vistage March 2025] appeared first on Vistage Research Center.

  • Understanding ‘Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance’ with Angela Duckworth
    by Anne Petrik on March 24, 2025 at 2:01 pm

    Grit is living life like it’s a marathon, not a sprint.  The main idea of Angela Duckworth’s bestselling book, “Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance,” is that grit — defined as a combination of two aforementioned traits — plays... The post Understanding ‘Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance’ with Angela Duckworth appeared first on Vistage Research Center.

  • The CEO Pulse: Tariffs Resource Center
    by Anne Petrik on March 21, 2025 at 6:29 pm

    Following the high of the 2024 election, the introduction of tariffs has deflated the optimism of CEOs of small and midsize businesses. Our latest research reveals that nearly 70% of CEOs expect negative impacts of changing tariff and trade policies,... The post The CEO Pulse: Tariffs Resource Center appeared first on Vistage Research Center.

  • What’s driving increasing CEO pessimism? Tariffs and trade
    by Anne Petrik on March 21, 2025 at 6:25 pm

    For CEOs of small and midsize businesses, the on-again, off-again tariffs are a source of increasing pessimism about the year ahead, and the threat of reciprocal tariffs and trade policies only adds to the uncertainty. Early analysis of the Q1... The post What’s driving increasing CEO pessimism? Tariffs and trade appeared first on Vistage Research Center.