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Mark Taylor NYC Mark Taylor's Vistage Group is where Manhattan CEOs go to GROW. www.marktaylor.nyc In fact, our member companies grow on average 2.5 times faster after joining.

A recent survey from Stanford University stated that โ€œtwo-thirds of CEOs donโ€™t receive any outside advice on their leadership skills.โ€

Vistage is the largest leadership development organization for CEOs that want to get better results in their business. I am a retired CEO that failed in my first business and succeeded in the next--which grew to become the 58th fastest growing business in the state; the difference was that I joined Vistage and learned to become a more effective CEO. I sold that business in 2005 and was so grateful for the real-life learning I gained as a Vistage member that I decided to become a chair so that I can give back and make a difference for other business owners and executives. More than 17,000 leaders know that one or two resources are not enough to take their business to the next level; they know that it takes an integrated, multi-layered process to get results that last. With the Vistage experience, we blend the power of a peer group with expert speaker workshops that offer multiple opportunities for busy executives to become better leaders, make better decisions and achieve better results. If you are not 100% satisfied with the results you are getting in your business and would like to have a conversation to see if you qualify for a Manhattan based Vistage Private Advisory Board, please let me know and we can schedule a time to speak.

Being a CEO can often feel like a solitary journey. Who do you turn to when you need advice, or simply someone who under...
08/30/2024

Being a CEO can often feel like a solitary journey.

Who do you turn to when you need advice, or simply someone who understands the weight of your role?

As a Vistage Chair, Iโ€™ve seen the incredible impact a strong support network can have on leaders.

Hereโ€™s how to build a network that truly understands your journey:

๐Ÿค ๐—ฆ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ธ ๐— ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜€๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ฝ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ฃ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—ฆ๐˜‚๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜: A mentor who has navigated similar challenges can provide invaluable guidance. Additionally, being part of a Vistage group can connect you with peers who truly understand your journey.

๐Ÿข ๐—˜๐—ป๐—ด๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ฒ ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐—ฃ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—”๐—ฑ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜† ๐—š๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฝ๐˜€: These groups are designed to offer diverse perspectives and honest feedback, creating a support system that goes beyond the typical network.

๐Ÿ’ฌ ๐—™๐—ผ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—š๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜‚๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜€๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ฝ๐˜€: Itโ€™s not just about professional connections; sometimes, you need someone who understands you on a personal level.

How do you combat the isolation of leadership?

Letโ€™s share our strategies and support each other.

As CEOs, we often find ourselves in situations where the path forward isnโ€™t clear. Thatโ€™s where the power of collective ...
08/29/2024

As CEOs, we often find ourselves in situations where the path forward isnโ€™t clear.

Thatโ€™s where the power of collective wisdom comes into play. In my role as a Vistage Chair, Iโ€™ve seen how bringing together a group of diverse leaders can lead to breakthroughs that wouldnโ€™t happen in isolation.

Hereโ€™s why joining a peer group can be transformative:

๐Ÿง  ๐——๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€๐—ฒ ๐—ฃ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐˜€: Every member brings a unique viewpoint, which can shed light on blind spots and offer new angles to tackle challenges.

๐Ÿ’ฌ ๐—ฆ๐—ฎ๐—ณ๐—ฒ ๐—ฆ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—›๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜ ๐—–๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜€: Peer groups provide a confidential environment where you can share openly without judgment, leading to deeper insights and personal growth.

๐Ÿš€ ๐—”๐—ฐ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—Ÿ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด: Learn from othersโ€™ experiences, mistakes, and successes without having to go through the same trials.

Have you ever experienced the value of collective wisdom? Share a time when a peerโ€™s insight made a difference for you.

๐—™๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฏ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜†-๐˜๐—ผ-๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜† ๐˜๐—ฎ๐˜€๐—ธ๐˜€ ๐˜„๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ป ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚ ๐˜€๐—ต๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—น๐—ฑ ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฐ๐˜‚๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ฏ๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ด๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—ฝ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฒ? As a Master Vistage Chair, Iโ€™ve se...
08/28/2024

๐—™๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฏ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜†-๐˜๐—ผ-๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜† ๐˜๐—ฎ๐˜€๐—ธ๐˜€ ๐˜„๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ป ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚ ๐˜€๐—ต๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—น๐—ฑ ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฐ๐˜‚๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ฏ๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ด๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—ฝ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฒ?

As a Master Vistage Chair, Iโ€™ve seen countless CEOs grapple with this challenge. It's common but not insurmountable.

Hereโ€™s how NYC's successful leaders Iโ€™ve worked with have managed to reclaim their time and focus:

๐Ÿ“ ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐˜๐—ถ๐˜‡๐—ฒ ๐˜„๐—ถ๐˜๐—ต ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป: Focus on the three most critical goals driving your business forward. Delegate or delay everything else.

๐Ÿ“… ๐—ฆ๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฑ๐˜‚๐—น๐—ฒ โ€˜๐—–๐—˜๐—ข ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ธ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ง๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ฒโ€™: Block out time each week solely for strategic thinking. No emails, no meetingsโ€”just focused thought.

๐Ÿค ๐—˜๐—บ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐˜„๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—ฌ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—˜๐˜…๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜‚๐˜๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ ๐—ง๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—บ: Trust your team to handle the details. This not only frees up your time but also develops their leadership skills.

What strategies have you found most effective in staying out of the weeds?

Share your thoughts below! ๐Ÿ‘‡

Are you tired of not getting the results youโ€™ve been working so hard for? As CEOs, it's easy to get stuck in familiar pa...
08/27/2024

Are you tired of not getting the results youโ€™ve been working so hard for?

As CEOs, it's easy to get stuck in familiar patterns, expecting different outcomes. But what if the key isn't working harder, but thinking differently?

In my work as a Chair, Iโ€™ve seen firsthand the power of fresh perspectives. Here are a few strategies that have helped many leaders break through:

๐Ÿ” Seek Unbiased Feedback: Engage with people outside your immediate circle. A fellow CEO in a different industry, for example, might offer insights that your team hasnโ€™t considered.

๐Ÿ’ก Challenge Core Assumptions: I often encourage my Vistage group members to question their most fundamental beliefs about their businesses. What if one of those beliefs was holding you back?

๐Ÿ“Š Pilot New Approaches: Donโ€™t overhaul everything at once. Choose a specific area to experiment with a new tactic, measure the impact, and iterate.

Whatโ€™s a perspective or strategy that helped you overcome a challenge? Share it in the comments. Let's learn from each otherโ€™s experiences.

08/26/2024

Every CEO knows that change is inevitable, but few are fully prepared for the resistance and disruption it often brings. Whether introducing a new strategy, pivoting your business model, or navigating a merger, the real challenge isn't just about making the right decisionsโ€”it's about leading your ...

๐ŸŒ Navigating Uncertainty: As a new or less experienced CEO, uncertainty can be daunting. Embracing uncertainty rather th...
08/25/2024

๐ŸŒ Navigating Uncertainty: As a new or less experienced CEO, uncertainty can be daunting. Embracing uncertainty rather than fearing it can unlock new opportunities.

๐Ÿ” Here's a thought: Instead of focusing solely on short-term solutions, invest in long-term strategic thinking.

Question for Discussion: How do you navigate uncertainty in your business decisions? Any strategies that have proven effective for you?

Letโ€™s share our experiences! ๐Ÿงญ

07/04/2024

Happy Independence Day!

Reflecting on the true meaning of independence, Iโ€™m reminded of my journey as a founder. Initially, I sought the freedom to steer my own ship. Yet, the weight of responsibilityโ€”caring for employees and relentless profit pressuresโ€”quickly became overwhelming.

Joining Vistage Worldwide, Inc. was a turning point. I learned to become a better CEO and business owner. My group and the speakers offered insights, support, and strategies that empowered me to reclaim my independence.

Today, I celebrate the freedom to lead with purpose and clarity. Wishing you all a happy Independence Day filled with growth, reflection, and renewed independence. ๐Ÿš€

05/07/2024

I sat in with Asset Protection Attorney Harry Barth on a recent livestream event. We discussed the impact this new Corporate Transparency Act will have on business leaders.

New York business leaders, are you aware of this?

Which entities are impacted by this new law? Harry fills us in on the details.

Hereโ€™s a short clip from the conversation, but watch full interview here: https://buff.ly/3wO9abP

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