What do Other CEO’s Think? |
Minority Business RoundTable - Nationwide CEO Economic & Political Survey
The Minority Business RoundTable released a survey of the opinions of over 300 CEO’s on their views of issues impacting their businesses. Questions ranged from trends in hiring to lack of access to credit and contracts as main detriments to business growth.
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America’s leading small & minority business are uneasy about the economic outlook |
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Dissatisfied with policy makers of both parties in Congress |
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Somewhat satisfied with President Obama’s job performance |
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Troubled with the cost of wars and wonder about the end game |
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Cite lack of access to capital and contracts as the main detriments to their business growth |
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Favor cutting entitlement programs to reduce the national deficit |
Vistage International – CEO Confidence Index Q1 2011
Two-thirds of all CEOs surveyed believe the economy has improved during the past year and half expect further gains during the year ahead. Overall CEO confidence has more than doubled since the recession low of 48.7 two years ago. The small declines reflect a persistent uncertainty about the impact of federal and state tax policies on the economy, events overseas, and the profitability of their firms. Overall, the majority of CEOs expect economic growth to continue uninterrupted.
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2nd Quarter of 2011 survey will be published by mid-July. A portion of the survey questions evolve each quarter. If there is something you would like to see asked, please share comments@ceriusinterim.com. |
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“It doesn’t have to be lonely at the top” by Pamela Wasley
It is estimated the average company leader has over 70 crucial markers he or she is expected to watch in his or her business every day. There is a vision to be fulfilled, decisions to be made and plans to be executed. As a leader, you are there to listen to the challenges, help walk through options to resolve and be a general sounding board for your team. It is the leader’s job to take this upon him/herself and set the example of the organization. Just one problem – who does the leader go to? Having top level discussions with Me, Myself & I are not the ideal board meeting.
It is no wonder, one of the most common statements we hear from CEO’s and business owners is “It’s lonely at the top.” The good news – it doesn’t have to be!
In my career, I have been fortunate to have board members and advisors to bounce ideas off of, CEO groups to discuss my business challenges with and good friends who are there for me at the end of the day. In this edition, we want to spotlight the many options available to CEO’s and business owners. Whether you already have your winning combination or are looking to research your options; we hope you enjoy this compilation of resources, stories and advice. |
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Steven Harper, CEO, Spectrum Building Services
Steven provides personal insights on his experience with a CEO Peer Group.
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Nothing says it as well as a CEO who has been part of a CEO peer group since 2003. As a business owner in one of the hardest hit industries over the last few years, commercial construction, you would expect a story of struggling company with negative sales and low morale. Fortunately, this is not the case for Brad Bogart. Brad’s company has tripled its business since 2003. Find out how and why he is singing a different tune…
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