Grounded Toward Growth

When you're building a business, there comes a point where working harder isn't enough. Growth requires a different mindset, stronger systems, and the willingness to seek outside perspective. I'm excited to sit down with George Laws Garcia, a public policy strategist, entrepreneur, and Executive Director of the Puerto Rico Statehood Council. George's career has spanned advising governors, members...

Join me for a conversation with Kaamil Khan, President of Makpar, a mission-driven technology firm helping federal agencies modernize through cloud, cybersecurity, data, and emerging technologies. Kaamil stepped into the President role after leading strategic growth, bringing a unique blend of business development, operational leadership, and a background in commercial litigation. In this conversa...

As a Vistage Chair, one of my favorite parts of this work is hearing the stories of why leaders choose to join a peer advisory group. In this conversation, I sit down with Jessica Kenyon, CEO of The Conafay Group, to explore her journey into leadership and what led her to Vistage. Jessica is a seasoned executive with more than 20 years of experience in advanced medical technology development and f...

If you’re spending most of your time putting out fires, you’re robbing your company of your most important work. As CEO, your job is to lead — not to chase every urgent problem. But when you’re buried in the weeds, you can’t see the big opportunities right in front of you. In my Vistage group, we help each other step out of the weeds — and stay out. Because your company needs your vision, not your...

Leading a company can be lonely. You can’t unload on your employees, your spouse, or your competitors. But the truth is — running a $3M+ business is too big for one person to carry alone. That’s why my CEOs meet once a month behind closed doors. No judgment. Just clarity, perspective, and the kind of support only other CEOs can give. Based in the DMV? Let’s talk. #Leadership #CEOs #ExecutiveCoachi...

Join Vistage Chair Rick Vanasse for a special conversation with his newest Chief Executive Group member, TJ Monahan, AIA — architect, entrepreneur, and author of Designed Happy: The Book. In this LinkedIn Live, they’ll dive into key chapters from TJ’s book, exploring how lessons from architecture apply to leadership, and the design of a fulfilling life and business. From childhood dreams fueled by...

In a growing business, there is often a gap between the grand vision and the hands-on work needed to see the vision become real. Have you found the next big idea or the next big challenge that needs to be addressed only to ask who knows how and has capacity to drive the outcomes? When you work with On the Mark, I will operationalize those big ideas and coach your team to tackle the challenges and...

The best leaders I know are humble, hungry, and emotionally intelligent. That’s not something I learned in a classroom. It’s something I inherited. I come from Swedish immigrants who didn’t talk about leadership—they lived it. They worked hard, built community, and made a better life through quiet determination. Their legacy shapes the way I coach CEOs today: not just to grow companies, but to gro...

Join me and former Vistage member, Jamie Waldren, to discuss his new book: Exit on Your Own Terms - 10 Blind Spots You Need To Know To Plan Your Exit and Make Work Optional It’s a common dilemma for many business owners, where the demands of daily operations often take precedence over long-term planning. Focusing on keeping the business running smoothly may have kept you in survival mode, but now...

M. Luis Construction is a civil construction company specializing in asphalt milling/paving and concrete site construction with offices in Baltimore, Silver Spring and Rockville, Maryland. M. Luis Products operates 2 full service asphalt manufacturing facilities in Rockville and Glen Burnie, Maryland. Their president, David Slaughter, is one of the founding members of my Vistage Chief Executive gr...

Elana Burr never planned on becoming a recruiter. Fresh out of college with a degree in Family Studies, she initially expected to pursue a career in social work—until she realized she wanted a profession centered around people while also allowing her the freedom to build something of her own. At just 22, she quit her job after three months in recruiting and launched her first firm, Metro Recruitin...

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Many business owners start with the belief that after a few years of hard work, they’ll be able to ease off the gas. But too often, they find themselves still grinding, working long hours, and struggling to scale beyond their current plateau. In this conversation, I'll sit down with current Vistage Member, Diane Mentzer, to discuss her practice untangling jumbled operations for busy business leade...

As leaders, we need to be open to unpredictability. The wind can shift suddenly, and so can market conditions, team dynamics, or customer needs. Just as a sailor reads the wind and adjusts the sails, we must read our environment and respond accordingly, all while keeping our eye on the destination.

Join me and current Vistage member, Harry Haywood, on his work with HBS Solutions and how Vistage has impacted his business growth. HBS is a Technical Service Company focused on providing facility engineering solutions to government and commercial facilities.

Join me and current member, Jamie Waldren for this LinkedIn Live event. Jamie operates JN Private Wealth Management, an independent RIA Registered Investment Advisor operating as a Virtual Family Office. Their fiduciary VFO model offers comprehensive wealth management strategies for CEOs, entrepreneurs, business leaders, and individuals transitioning into retirement to help make work optional. Wit...

Join me and Doug McGinnis, who has been a Vistage member for 10 years. He is the owner of Bunting Door & Hardware Co. one of the largest distributors of Hollow Metal Doors and Frames, Wood Doors, Architectural Hardware, Specialty Doors and Bath Accessories in the Mid-Atlantic region. Bunting acquired LOKTEK Entry and Access Solutions in 2018, and added LOKTEK Automatics this year. They distrib...

Interview with Chris Brown. 

Current member Bradley Marks serves as Chief Client Officer at Vheda Health , bringing nearly 20 years of health care experience. In this role, Bradley holds the responsibility for ensuring targeted growth for market dynamics, client needs and preferences while ultimately delivering on member satisfaction. Join us to discuss his work and what led him to join Vistage Worldwide, Inc.

Join me and founding Key Group member, Michael Costa. Mike is the Director of Operations with HBS. HBS is a Technical Service Company focused on providing facility engineering solutions to government and commercial facilities. The HBS Solutions team is comprised of skilled professional engineers, project managers, consultants and technicians who are widely sought for their specialized experience a...

Who is your "Radar O'Reilly"? All great leaders need the support of an excellent executive team.  In fact, servant leadership is a leadership style that prioritizes the growth, well-being, and empowerment of employees. It aims to foster an inclusive environment that enables everyone in the organization to thrive as their authentic self. Check out this conversation  with my colleague, Grayce Carson...

Join me and current member, Kristen Coveleski, to learn why she drives two hours each way every month to be at our meetings. Kristen is Regional Director with Inter-Fluve, and a senior water resources engineer with experience in all phases of river and estuary restoration including business development, project management, proposal writing, surveying, hydrology, hydraulic modeling, sediment transp...

Last month, I introduced a new Vistage group called the Key Executive Program. This exclusive group is designed to cultivate and empower C-level executives who play a crucial role in driving your business strategy and taking it to new heights. Whether you are succession planning, or looking to optimize your business strategy, my CEO members are excited to bring their C-suite execs into the Vistage...

Join this discussion with Gary Stockman, a current member of my Trusted Advisor group. Stockman is a chief marketing officer and partner at Chief Outsiders, a strategic management consulting firm that provides mid-sized companies, large enterprises and private equity firms with top-tier, proven marketing executives as fractional CMOs. He helps companies across industry verticals improve their reve...

Join me with Chris Hood, the CEO of ARCA International Expat Relocation Services. Chris is an experienced executive with a demonstrated history of working in the transportation/trucking/railroad industry. Skilled in Negotiation, Import, Operations Management, Freight, and International Moves. We'll talk about what drew him to Vistage, and the culture of our group.