““John had a breakthrough year. The responsibilities of work, family and life were bearing down hard. He struggled to find the justification for giving everything till there was nothing left. Then he came to Vistage (our parting clouds, streaming sun and signing angels). Put simply, Vistage is therapy for CEOs. John meets with 16 CEOs monthly guided by a professional facilitator who also meets with John individually on a monthly basis. The proposition is to brainstorm with and receive feedback from people who really understand the pressures of business. A goal is to find balance in your business, in your marriage with your children and your self. It’s a tall order and Vistage speaks John’s language and he embraces the work with an open heart and palpable sense of gratitude. Now John is relaxed, demonstrative, silly and joyful.
When I say my prayers, I always remember Vistage.””

““Vistage has given Robert a safe place to work through some tough issues with those who have gone before him. He has a genuine love for the people that he has been with, particularly his mentor Alan And he has enjoyed the opportunities offered to him by being a part of an invaluable group like Vistage.””

““Reid appreciates the broad range of curated tools, philosophies and experts he was introduced through Vistage. Some foundational processes and methodologies used at Red Door today came from concepts that resonated with him during meetings. One example is a model for transparency and alignment around key business performance indicators that is now foundational process for communicating about performance around our company. He also got to know some wonderful people throughout the journey and was enriched by his relationship with his chair, Alan Sorkin.””

““My husband has really enjoyed participating in Vistage and getting to know the talented, helpful and supportive peers in his group. It’s been a wonderful outlet for helping him to work through business challenges, and to grow professionally and personally. They have helped him to become a better leader, manager and relationship builder. His Chair, Alan, has been instrumental in holding him accountable and helping him move forward. ””

““I have been by my husband’s side since the beginning of his entrepreneurial adventure in building a company and learning to lead it. For over fifteen years, I have witnessed his growth as an individual and his painful challenges; but I am not a CEO, and my partnership in this matter can only go so far. I am therefore sincerely grateful that he has Vistage, a community of peers and mentors that provides knowledgeable counsel and a safe space for reflection. Vistage keeps him sane, and dear Alan keeps him grounded...for this, and much more, I am grateful.””

““Have you ever heard the phrase “It’s lonely at the top”? Until Vistage my husband knew this feeling all to well. After joining, he suddenly found himself surrounded by peers wiling and able to lend an ear, toss around ideas and provide support for business and life challenges. These people became his friends to grow and celebrate with. My husband found a group of unique people filled with compassion, and shared experiences who each brought their own brilliance to the table. Alan, as a mentor, is one of the most caring and thoughtful people we could ever ask for. He provided guidance, brought forth challenges and encourage thinking outside the box. As a spouse, I can truly thank Vistage for the support it provided my husband. I saw less stress in his daily life and his group encouraged him to step out of the day to day and focus on the creative thinking he loves, focus on the big picture and make his business grow. ””