Speakers (Birdfeeders)
Continuing Learning For Business Leaders
What’s a “Birdfeeder”?
A “Birdfeeder” is a public appearance by an expert resource for the benefit of Vistage members. (Private appearances are closed to anyone beyond a specific group’s members.)
Upcoming Birdfeeders
Wednesday, November 4th, 10aEST
Tuesday, November 10th, 10:30aEST
Wednesday, November 18th, 10aEST
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A review of recent changes in regulations as businesses begin to consider forgiveness.
Wednesday, November 4th, 10aEST
Tuesday, November 10th, 10:30aEST
Wednesday, November 18th, 10aEST
Sessions starting Thursday, November 12th
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- Does your team struggle to maintain control over the sales process?
- Do your salespeople deliver inconsistent results?
- Are you frustrated because your team cuts prices to get the sale?
If so, this training series can help!
See more here:
https://www.toptier.sandler.com/5-part
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Most people report feeling more stress in their lives now than ever before. It is possible to greatly reduce the stress we feel and even eliminate it entirely. This requires us to think differently about our life and our goals. If you implement even one or two of the ideas shared in this session, you will see a quantum leap in your effectiveness and more joy in your life.
Hear from Dr. Srikumar Rao, speaker, author, former business school professor and creator of Creativity and Personal Mastery, a course designed to effect personal transformation. Learn more at https://theraoinstitute.com/
About Dr. Rao
Srikumar Rao helps leaders around the globe transform their lives so that they can experience abundant joy, no matter what comes their way. Dr. Rao is a TED speaker, author, and creator of the pioneering course, Creativity & Personal Mastery.
Ongoing Birdfeeders
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Beth Weinstock and Artie Isaac
Poetry Circle
Every other Sunday: 7p–8p
(may go longer, depends on poems)
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Beth and I will read poems aloud. Some are finished and ready. Some are still in the works. Listen as we encourage and critique one another. (You and all other attendees will be muted throughout the session.)
Recently Recorded Birdfeeders
For Vistage Chairs: October 6, 2020
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Most presentations waffle on too long, use technology badly, bore the audience and don’t achieve their desired aims. In short, the presenter sacrifices their power in front of the audience. When these presentations are done remotely, the effect of that can be multiplied by 10.
But conversely, being able to present with power increases sales, customer loyalty and inspires staff.
David Thomas will take the attendees through a series of tips, techniques and strategies that will have an immediate impact on the way they present virtually and turn them into a remote speaking Rockstar!
About David Thomas:
David is an expert in memory and personal development. It all started out with buying a book on memory 18 years ago, now he is considered one of the leading speakers in the field of memory.
His credibility in memory is unquestionable and when mixed with his humorous and contagious side his talks are an experience like none other. David will leave delegates highly motivated and with the necessary knowledge and tools to progress forward in their careers, as an individual, and as an organisation.
David has a vast variety of clients from Olympic athletes to government officials. The never ending variety ensures that David meets new challenges everyday from new environments. Since breaking a Guinness world record in 1998 David has made multiple media appearances including being on the Oprah Winfrey Show in Chicago. David has gone on to take part in a number of interviews on ITV, BBC, Channel 4, and on the radio.
He had a very challenging upbringing. Amongst other things, at the age of 16 he went off the rails, got in trouble with the police, received a court conviction and was expelled from school.
He joined the Fire Service at 20 and subsequently failed his promotion exams. He bought a book on memory in a desperate attempt to pass his exams and found he had a gift. Within eight months of buying the book he went to The World Memory Championships and came 4th. He has since gone on to develop one of the most powerful memories in history. He is now a Sunday Times Number 1 bestselling author, international speaker and media personality.
October 6, 2020
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Is a set-back, challenge or unexpected loss making it difficult for you or your team to show-up and deliver your very best performance?
Sometimes a set-back is really a remarkable path forward. Here’s your chance to harness the power of perspective and set a new course for success. This is a story about shaping our best possible future by changing the lens through which we view our challenges.
Join Rachel D.K. Finney, 20 year nonprofit executive and CEO of Columbus Humane, for an inspiring look at how she and her team leverage adversity and get the most out of difficult situations by shifting perspectives. Conquer any challenge from catastrophic flooding to lackluster programming with a journey to the bright side.
This session creates an opportunity to consider the “up side of down.” Finney, a self-proclaimed “advantage-ist” teaches the audience to consider the advantages of experiencing hardship and the good that can come from otherwise bad situations.
A Certified Animal Welfare Administrator with 16 years of experience in animal sheltering, Rachel has degrees in nonprofit management, psychology, political science and sociology from Indiana University. She was recognized as Nonprofit CEO of the Year by Columbus CEO in 2015 and a Columbus Business First “Forty Under 40” in 2013.
Rachel operates under the philosophy that we should “never be afraid to do the right thing.” She shares her home with her husband, 2 children, 3 dogs, 2 cats and 5 fish.
Recordings & Materials
Thursday, October 1, 2020
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Ariel Enisman delivers a highly educational, interactive and in-depth presentation on asset protection planning for the business owner. The presentation is done in an easy-to-understand manner that allows the listeners to not only truly grasp the concepts immediately, but enables them to implement the strategies the very next day in their office. The presentation shows business owners how to protect themselves from lawyers, creditors, foreclosure deficiencies, former or current spouses, children, relatives and greedy lawsuit-obsessed citizens. While many people can make money, few know how to protect it.
Key issues include, but are not limited to:
- Why your business is in danger
- Due to the economy, why liability insurance is simply not enough anymore
- How to design an Asset Protection plan for your business
- The five fatal mistakes to avoid
- The best Asset Protection tools and how to implement them immediately
- How to safely and legally protect every asset you own, from everyone, every time
- Eight keys to a good Asset Protection plan
- Three maxims of Asset Protection
- Domestic vs. international Asset Protection
Recording
September 30, 2020
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When faced with challenges, fear can become our greatest business obstacle. It blurs our vision, limits our ambition and dulls our competitive edge. To overcome fear, we must first embrace change. And that starts with a fresh perspective boosted by renewed ambition and confidence. Only then can we develop a strategic action plan along with the drive for personal success. Rosemarie Rossetti motivates audiences to embrace change. And with it the promise of a more rewarding career and life.
Rosemarie Rossetti, Ph.D., is an award-winning professional speaker, author and consultant. For more than 20 years, she has been empowering audiences around the world — from ten to ten-thousand. On June 13, 1998, Rosemarie’s life was transformed when a 3 1/2 ton tree came crashing down on her. Paralyzed from the waist down with a spinal cord injury, she looked deep within herself, finding new strength and new resolve. After that life-changing event, and despite many other challenges, Rosemarie became a model for courage and an incredible example of how to live life with conviction — despite adversity. Through her positive approach and sensitive use of humor, she delivers a powerful message: With courage and resiliency you can move beyond the fear of change toward restored hope and a renewed sense of purpose!
Recording & Handout
Ambition, Plan, Achievement — Retention!
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Birdhouse member and thoughtful CEO, Timmy McCarthy describes a program designed to retain his field level teammates by helping them design their lives.
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Leadership, Conversations, Results
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Effective leadership and management today is not the same as it was even 10 years ago. Many aspects of our overall business environment and individual workplace environments have certainly changed. With these adjustments come changes in the skills, tools and competencies required for successful leadership. This interactive presentation by Chalmers Brothers offers a powerful and innovative way of understanding the actual actions required for effective leadership, management and relationship-building – especially in times of seemingly constant change.
Recording & Slides
Leveraging the Power of Polarities
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Improve the quality of decision-making, accelerate and sustain desired organizational improvements. Learn a practical, powerful conversational framework known as the Polarity Map™ to understand the limitations of “either/or” problem-solving when working with many of your most pressing organizational issues. You will acquire the ability to lead new and powerful conversations with your team that will surface key polarities and expand their ability to lead and navigate successfully.
Note: This program is intended to be presented after groups have experienced Chalmers’ Leadership, Conversations and Results program (offered the day before, 8/12). Come to both!
Recording & Slides
Embrace Change and Overcome Uncertainty: Tools and Skills for Everyday Use. August 4, 2020
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Change is inevitable. Successful professionals must navigate unforeseen challenges and opportunities to succeed in their roles. In this workshop, you’ll learn tools to confidently work and lead teams through uncertain and challenging situations in order to adapt to change in creative and unexpected ways. You’ll learn how to use the improvisational idea of “Yes, And” to co-create new processes and practice reacting to new situations with little or no preparation time. Overall, you will learn how to practice “bouncing back” from failure to learn from new and uncomfortable professional situations where some level of imperfection is inevitable.
Recording & Slides
More About Christie
- A profile in Columbus CEO: https://www.columbusceo.com/business/20180716/your-ywca
- LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/4christie/
- YWCA Columbus website: https://www.ywcacolumbus.org/
Recording & Slides
Update on the CARES Act and Family Leave
Recordings & Slides
- Recorded on June 30, 2020
Buck’s Slides
- Recorded on June 4, 2020
Buck’s Slides
- Recorded on May 26, 2020
Buck’s Slides
- Recorded on May 18, 2020
Buck’s Slides
- Recorded on May 6, 2020
Buck’s Slides. - Recorded on April 29, 2020.
Buck’s Slides
- Recorded on April 22, 2020
Buck’s Slides
- Recorded on April 7, 2020.
(No slides for April 7th) - Recorded on April 1, 2020
Buck’s Slides
Recording
The Power of Body Language and
Introduction to Reading People’s Nonverbal Communication.
More About Monica
A nonverbal communication expert, Monica Levin taught us how to positively influence situations and people using nonverbal communication: intuition, mindset, and body language. Contact Monica and browse her websites for more information:
- Request the Success Academy Catalog, here.
- Browse her library for Science of Body Language Videos and her Free Body Language for Video Conferencing Webinar
- Schedule a discovery call with Monica, here.
No recording is available from the sessions on June 23 and July 7, 2020.
Recording & Slides
Alec Broadfoot
Right People in the Right Seats, Now and Post-Crisis. June 12, 2020
Recording & Slides
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More Resources (From Artie)
- “How to Talk Trauma & Protests at Work. The (very non-definitive) Guidelines” by Benish Shaw (6/1/2020). Thank you to Birdhouse member and CEO of CCAD Mel Corn for showing me this.
- “U.S. Businesses Must Take Meaningful Action Against Racism” by Laura Morgan Roberts and Ella F. Washington, Harvard Business Review (6/1/2020). Thank you to Dallas/Ft. Worth Vistage Chair Mike Richards for showing me this piece.
- “The White Journey to Racial Awareness: A Stage Theory” by Jal Mehta, Education Week (7/27/2017). Thank you to New York Chair Mark Taylor for showing me this.
John Schuster
The Inner Game That Drives The Outer Game. June 2, 2020.
Recording & Slides
More About Tom
Recording & Slides
Greg Ubert
Re-Starting Your Mom & Pop. May 20, 2020.
Founder & President at Crimson Cup Coffee & Tea.
More About Greg
Here is information on Greg’s book.
Recording
You On Your Best Day. May 15, 2020.
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Adapting Your Business To Remote Working, The Opportunity To Thrive. May 5, 2020.
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How To Stop Worrying And Take Positive Action! May 5, 2020.
More About Boaz
Click here to learn more about Boaz Rauchwerger.
Recording & Slides
Pricing During Recession And Economic Uncertainty. May 5, 2020
More About Casey
Recording & Slides
Artie Isaac
Leading in Challenging Times: 5 Strategies You Should Know. April 30, 2020
Vistage Chair
Recording
Shannon Lee
The Hula Hoop of Change. April 28, 2020.
More About Shannon
Recording & Slides
Poetry Circle
Poets read poems to each other. Some poems are finished and ready. Some are still in the works. Listen as the poets applaud and critique each others’ work.
Recordings
Recorded on April 26, 2020.
Poems by Beth Weinstock, Amy Greenberg, Audrey Brahler, Artie Isaac.
Recorded on April 12, 2020.
Poems by Beth Weinstock, Artie Isaac. Hosted by Rabbi Sharon Mars.
Natalie Siston
Energy, Attitude & Leadership: How are YOU Showing Up? April 23, 2020.
Small Town Leadership
Recording & Materials
Business Lessons Harvard Taught Me But My Kids Made Me Learn. April 22, 2020.
Recording
Jennifer Ciccarelli
Isolation In A Home With Children. April 15, 2020.
Head of School, Columbus School for Girls
Recording & Materials
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Start Me Up: A View Of Beyond The Shutdown. April 8, 2020.
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Questions & Answers
May I bring — or send — a guest? Yes. Please limit guests to your family, potential peer group candidates, and your key executive colleagues. If you are wondering about whether a guest is appropriate, ask Monica.
Do I need to pre-register? Yes or no, as directed in each event. Ask any questions to [email protected]
What’s “Birdhouse”? Birdhouse is the combined membership of the peer groups chaired by Artie Isaac. Like birds of different feathers, flocking together. Please refer candidates to ArtieIsaac.com.