As small businesses enter the new year, the tone is measurably less optimistic than it was a year ago. However, confidence has steadily improved since … [Read more...] about Pessimism Eases; Small Business Confidence Holds [WSJ/Vistage Jan 2026]
Productivity Trends for 2026 and Beyond
Since the end of the pandemic, employers have been trying to balance productivity with employee satisfaction. It hasn’t gone well. While up slightly … [Read more...] about Productivity Trends for 2026 and Beyond
5 Business Opportunities Leaders Can’t Afford to Ignore in 2026
After a year of pessimism and uncertainty, recent research conducted by Vistage and the Wall Street Journal reveals an increase in CEO optimism as we … [Read more...] about 5 Business Opportunities Leaders Can’t Afford to Ignore in 2026
3 Steps to Building a Stronger, Future-Ready Leadership Pipeline
Nanette Miner’s epiphany sounded less like “a-ha” and more like “uh-oh.” In 2015, while working with leaders at Fortune 500 companies, Miner heard a … [Read more...] about 3 Steps to Building a Stronger, Future-Ready Leadership Pipeline
5 Key Drivers Shaping the M&A Market in 2026
As confidence continues to build across the small- and midsize-business landscape, activity in the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market is … [Read more...] about 5 Key Drivers Shaping the M&A Market in 2026
How Much Do Executive Coaches Make?
Aspiring executive coaches often enter the field with two 2 goals: doing meaningful work and earning a stable income. But real earnings rarely match … [Read more...] about How Much Do Executive Coaches Make?
