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Congratulations to Mark Van Wagenen, CEO and co-owner of Crumbl in Pensacola and Gulf Breeze, Florida, on his one year anniversary in Vistage Florida. As franchise owners, Mark and his wife Callie Van Wagenen, not only run a successful business, but also invest back in the community and others. Mark epitomizes the type of leader that calls Vistage Florida home. Those who are committed to growing their businesses, growing themselves and giving back to others. Looking forward to many years ahead with this amazing CEO.

In this article, Claire Hughes Johnson leads us to some powerful ideas (such as those just mentioned) about forming lasting bonds with colleagues and with management. Two key actions she spells out involve discussing common objectives and identifying leaders you admire, both within and outside your organization. As a testament to how highly we at Vistage Florida value such connections, we have made sure to include monthly executive peer group meetings, led by a professional Vistage Chair, with your membership. Come see what it’s like when we uncover new perspectives and solutions, solving both small and difficult puzzles, common in the workplace. See more on the value of forming tried-and-true connections at: https://hubs.ly/Q02C_8dZ0 And explore how to get started with a Vistage Florida membership here: https://hubs.ly/Q02C-W9b0 #Leadership #BusinessManagement #BusinessLeadership

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Are recruitment and retention top priorities for you and your business? Most CEOs of small and midsize businesses (SMBs) say yes! Data shows that 65% of CEOs reported that hiring challenges are impacting their ability to operate at full capacity. Additionally, data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics confirms that the labor market is an opportunity-rich landscape for workers. Known as the “Big Upgrade” (aka the “Great Resignation”), workers of all types continue to look for better opportunities, matching their desired benefits, role, and flexibility, just to name a few of the drivers. Click here to read our free eBook about how SMBs are meeting the moment and addressing the challenges associated with hiring and retention. https://hubs.ly/Q02BwMrM0 #FreeEBook #VistageFlorida #SmallBusiness #BusinessSolutions

Amazon’s remarkable growth from a startup to a global giant with over 1.5 million employees showcases the complexities of scaling a business. Examining the strategy, marketing, finance, and leadership it takes for firms to transition “from modest to mighty” is the goal of Professor Gad Allon’s Executive Education class at Wharton Business School, University of Pennsylvania. Interestingly enough, one thing he notes is that a key indicator of efficiency is how much a company spends on shipping. “Their demand increased, their scale increased, but also their inefficiency increased,” he shares. Find out more about the strategy Allon identifies as the best approach to “achieve growth” here: https://hubs.ly/Q02BwQyq0 #BusinessLeadership #BusinessScale #VistageForida #Vistage

“Vistage is the second act of my life. It is the way to give forward by creating an ecosystem of growth-oriented compassionate, intellectually humble and nimble leaders.” - Vistage Chair Vipon Kamur Earning an MBA, traveling the world & facing various personal and business challenges are just a few of the vital experiences we get to learn about in this article highlighting Mr. Kamur, whose illustrious career spans six global industries across three different countries. See how he serves, leads, and inspires here: https://hubs.ly/Q02BwLwx0 #VistageFlorida #VistageChair #BusinessCoach

Vistage Speaker Harvey Goldberg presented to three Vistage Florida groups this week. He left our members with knowledge on how to evaluate their own natural leadership behavior, improve their understanding of adaptive leadership behaviors, and develop specific action plans to expand their range of leadership behaviors. Harvey Goldberg is a former member of Vistage and a current Vistage Chair. An experienced entrepreneur and business owner, Goldberg specializes in operations, including managing change and creating, leading, nurturing, and maintaining a workforce with very little turnover. He brings wisdom and insight gleaned from years of company ownership and management consulting to CEOs in diverse industries, including technology, financial services, nonprofit, market research, and retail. To learn more about the value members gain from our world-class lineup of speakers, visit: https://hubs.ly/Q02zDJ010 #VistageFlorida #VistageSpeaker #LeadershipDevelopment

The Vistage Florida Staff had a blast volunteering with the Roc Solid Foundation to build a playset for 3-year-old Sacha! Now Sacha has a safe place to play and forget about her cancer treatment. #PlayDefeatsCancer #StaffTeamBuilding