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Highly rated, award-winning Vistage Speaker since 2004, Michael Allosso, will be presenting to three Vistage groups in Florida this week. During Michael's "You On Your Best Day" program, our members will receive a more vital and dynamic awareness of the excellence needed not only for presentations, but also in the communications they participate in every day. Michael has won Vistage International's Speaker of the Year Award four times and the Member's Choice Award twice. Other Vistage awards Michael has won include 2020 Vistage Top Performer, The Lifetime Achievement Award, the Above and Beyond Award, TEC Canada's Speaker of the Year, and the Millennium Award. He is a master communications expert who coaches CEOs and other high level executives both in dynamic presentations as well as effective day to day leadership. He has led award winning workshops for leaders and sales teams all over the world and is a much sought after personal coach. His client base ranges from insurance producers to construction managers, doctors to bankers, actors to politicians. His experience as a professional theater and film director enables him to quickly identify strengths and weaknesses. He gives his clients practical tools to fortify their strengths and eliminate their weaknesses. To learn more about Michael, visit: https://hubs.ly/Q02FGY230 To learn more about the value our members gain from our world-class lineup of speakers, visit: https://hubs.ly/Q02FGN1W0 #VistageSpeaker #YouOnYourBestDay #Communications

3 of the 6 questions smart leaders ask themselves when making a tough decision: * What are the consequences of this decision? Consider the outcomes and possible unintended consequences. Learn the broad view of the range of risks. * When do I need to make this decision? In a crisis, the time to act may be now. In other settings, you may have the luxury of slowing down and engaging with a lot of people. * How does this decision affect those around me? To put it simply - Don't assume, ask around, and find out! Find out more about productivity, what characteristics make a decision tough AND the remaining 3 questions at: https://hubs.ly/Q02C_0ml0 #VistageFlorida #Vistage #Productivity #Leadership

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