Iowa/ Nebraska 2024
Hosted in Omaha Tuesday, October 22, 2024 7:15 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. CDT
Beyond Limits
Going above and beyond is ingrained in everything you do. You know it takes determination to push beyond conventional limits. Every day you navigate through uncertainty and respond to emerging challenges – pushing the boundaries of your leadership.
The Vistage Executive Summit is just one stop on your limitless journey to explore new horizons, embrace innovation and pursue ambitious goals. Breakthrough results happen when you redefine limitations and go beyond what you thought possible. Join like-minded peers who refuse to be confined to the well-worn path and unlock your full potential.
Break free from traditional thinking. Challenge the status quo. Propel your leadership to the next level.
Keynote René Rodriguez's Personal Invitation
Event Speakers
Michael Feuz
Economist, ITR EconomicsA Changing Landscape
Interest rates, inflation, labor, military conflicts, and a presidential election are on the minds of most leaders as they make plans for the rest of 2024 and prepare for 2025. Join us as we look at the trends for 2024, including a weakening economy, lower inflation, and a shift in consumer spending. We will take a look at key markets, both domestic and global. The presentation will give you valuable insights in time to develop tactics and strategies to beat the cycle and prepare for the business cycle rise ahead. Knowing what to watch for and the probable timing of the reversal to rise will give you confidence as you enact plans that enable you to get the most out of 2024 and 2025 while simultaneously getting ahead of your competitors.
René Rodriguez
CEO, Volentum & AuthorHow to Amplify Your Leadership: The Science of Influence
Take your leadership skills to the next level in this interactive workshop. Dive deep into neuroscience-based techniques that can dramatically amplify your executive presence and audience engagement. Vistage members will learn to apply scientific insights to craft compelling narratives, manage emotions, and enhance overall influence with teams.
Anne Petrik
VP, Research, Vistage Worldwide Inc.As Emcee, Anne will share key data and insights from the latest Vistage CEO Confidence Index. This Index, derived quarterly from surveys completed by Vistage members nationwide, has been identified by ITR Economics as a leading indicator of U.S. Industrial Production Index trends, predicting changes 9 months in advance.
Breakfast buffet served
A deep dive into the economic forecast facing your market.
Lunch buffet served
How to Amplify Your Leadership: The Science of Influence
Celebrate your community's Vistage Member Excellence Award winners and finalists and connect with fellow peers. Refreshments to be served in the Marketplace.
*Agenda subject to change.
Breakout sessions
7:45-8:45 am
Unlock Working Capital Now to Position Your Business for Growth
Presenter: Chaun Powell, President, Elevate By Principal
Attendees will learn about a compelling way to unlock capital and orient their business toward growth. Chaun Powell from Elevate by Principal will discuss tips and ideas focused on reinvesting in your business to better position it for the future, including:
- Uncover savings on everyday expenses. Learn how group rate discounts can free up working capital you can invest back into your business.
- Determine your current estimated business value. Find out about a quick and easy way to know how much your business is worth.
- Align savings toward business growth. See a way to lever savings to increase the value of your business.
Topic: Financials: Capital / Cash Management
7:45-8:45 am
The CEO's Guide to Strategically Scaling Sales
Presenter: Frank Niekamp, Managing Partner, SalesStar
Unlock the secret to scalable, measurable, and predictable sales growth in this exclusive session designed for CEOs. Learn how to build a strategic sales system that drives consistent results and empowers your sales force.
Attendees will leave with actionable takeaways:
- Proven methodologies to streamline sales processes and drive consistent results.
- Strategies to leverage data for better decision-making and measurable outcomes.
- Insights to achieve sustainable growth and elevate your company's performance.
This session is for CEO's who want a clear path to building a strategic sales system that is scalable, measurable, and predictable.
Topic: Customer Engagement: Sales & Marketing
7:45-8:45 am
A Leader's Promise
Presenter: Andrea Fredrickson, President, Revela
Leaders often have blind spots about their impact on others. Caught in the daily grind of meetings, emails, and goals, they can lose sight of their influence. This session provides a fresh perspective on the energy invested in the intentionality of a leader's actions.
From this session:
- Understand the common blind spots in leadership and their effects.
- Learn strategies to maintain awareness and intentionality in daily actions.
- Gain insights into improving the positive impact of leadership on teams and individuals.
Topic: Leadership: Communication & Alignment
12:30-1:30 pm
CEO's Candid Guide to Right People, Right Job, Right Fit To Scale the Business
Presenter: Advisors from Culture Index
Join the Culture Index team to reveal the true fit of your executive team and leaders- who is in the right seat and who is not? Do you have the right team in place to scale your business? Not getting the top and bottom line growth by not hiring and obtaining the right team? In this session, you will be prepped to utilize data to make more objective human decisions in securing the right talent in order to drive sustainable growth. Walk away with new insights, tips, and practices to implement into your business and better align your people.
Topic: Leadership: Communication & Alignment
12:30-1:30 pm
Growth Without Pain: A Smarter Way to Scale Operations
Presenter: Greg Deitch, CEO, Fluent Consultants
This session is for executives who find that with growth their processes don't work as well as they once did. In this session attendees will learn:
- Common challenges faced by growing businesses
- Key factors to sustain growth
- Techniques for using technology to drive business strategy
- How does AI help scale
- How to know if you have a true technology leader
Topic: Business Operations: Technology
12:30-1:30 pm
Uncovering the Truth: Self-Funding with a Captive
Presenter: Coming soon!
Are you tired of skyrocketing health insurance costs but unsure of alternative funding models? By exploring the benefits of self-funding with a captive, you'll learn how this approach can help lower costs and enhance employee health benefits. Gain insights into how self-funding provides greater control and transparency over your health plan, empowering you to make informed decisions. Join us in this educational session, as we explore the top 5 misconceptions about self-funding and how this model can be a strategic tool for achieving sustainable, long-term success in managing your healthcare costs.
Topic: Business Operations: Risk Management
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