Positive Intelligence

3 Major Ways CEOs Self-Sabotage (And How to Avoid Them)

It can be difficult to be a CEO in today’s day and age. There are countless obstacles that can hinder you and your goals, not to mention the internal struggles you can face when in such a position. As Vistage Master Chair, I’ve worked with many CEOs over the years. And, as a retired CEO… Read more

How NYC’s Most Successful CEOs Use Vistage Peer Groups to Their Advantage

Successful business leader needs a support network. This is true for any leader — CEOs, key executives, business owners, and more. But, it can be difficult to navigate the industry and find the right people for you. How can you be sure that your network will accurately support you, with genuine understanding and mutual appreciation… Read more

Helping Vistage Leaders Achieve Their Goals

Like any business leader, you sometimes face challenges you’re not prepared to handle. Or, you’ve got a business-related challenge for which you have a solution, but would still like to talk with someone about it and bounce ideas off of them. This can happen in a number of industries, and it is no indication of… Read more

Five Common Mistakes Made by Members of Triads

In a previous post, we talked about the value of triads. The most successful business owners use triads to succeed. A triad is more than a meeting of three people, it’s a mutually beneficial relationship. If you haven’t checked out the previous blog post on the advantage of triads, make sure you read that for… Read more

What Positive Intelligence Is and How Successful Leaders Use It To Their Advantage

Positive Intelligence

Positive intelligence (PQ), is an approach developed by Shirzad Chamine that refers to the ability to handle life’s challenges with a positive and overall empowered mindset. Positive intelligence is not just about thinking positively or having a good attitude. Rather, it is a comprehensive approach that involves developing mental fitness as the best predictor of… Read more

Ten Positive Intelligence (PQ) Techniques You Can Do With Your Eyes Open

Positive Intelligence PQ Rep

Many experts recommend taking at least 10,000 steps daily to remain physically healthy; the equivalent for mental fitness is doing 100 Positive Intelligence (PQ) reps daily.  To develop your biceps, you would do reps with a dumbbell repeatedly. The PQ Brain equivalent of lifting a dumbbell is very simple: shift your attention as much as… Read more

Positive Intelligence: Why Only 20% of Teams and Individuals Achieve Their True Potential and How You Can Achieve Yours–Vistage Workshop

Are you interested in boosting your performance, reducing stress, & improving your relationships? Don’t miss the opportunity to be in this Vistage workshop on Positive Intelligence. Why Mental Fitness? If you’re physically fit, you can climb steep hills without physical stress. If you’re mentally fit, you can handle life’s great challenges without mental stress or… Read more