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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 Economics

A 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 & Author

How 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.

Agenda

Hilton Omaha

7:15 am
Event Opens

7:45 am
Breakfast Sessions with Industry Experts

Breakfast buffet served

  • Unlock Working Capital Now to Position Your Business for Growth
  • The CEO's Guide to Strategically Scaling Sales
  • A Leader's Promise

  • 8:45 am
    Break

    9:00 am
    ITR Economics

    A deep dive into the economic forecast facing your market.


    10:35 am
    Break

    11:05 am
    Vistage Research & Connection Activity

    12:30 pm
    Lunch Sessions with Industry Experts

    Lunch buffet served

  • CEO's Candid Guide to Right People, Right Job, Right Fit To Scale the Business
  • Growth Without Pain: A Smarter Way to Scale Operations
  • Demystifying the Myths: Self-Funding Your Health Insurance with a Captive

  • 1:50 pm
    Break

    2:10 pm
    Leadership Speaker | René Rodriguez

    How to Amplify Your Leadership: The Science of Influence


    3:30 pm
    Community Reception

    Celebrate your community's Vistage Member Excellence Award winners and finalists and connect with fellow peers. Refreshments to be served in the Marketplace.


    4:00 pm
    Event Close

    *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: Steve Schaefer, Managing Partner & High Performance Coach | 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

    12:30-1:50 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

    12:30-1:50 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

    12:30-1:50 pm

    Demystifying the Myths: Self-Funding Your Health Insurance with a Captive

    Presenter: Rob Hamilton, EVP of Sales; Pete Dalpiaz, Regional Practice Leader; Lisa Daniels, V.P. Employee Benefits, Risk Advisor | Roundstone Insurance

     


    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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    Location

    Hilton Omaha
    1001 Cass St
    Omaha, NE