Are your members solving the same business problems on repeat? Michele Barry calls that Whack-a-Mole leadership—and she’s got a better way.
Hosted by Francine Lasky, Vistage Chair and creator of Chair-isma, this episode goes beyond surface-level fixes to explore what it really takes to lead with intention, offense, and emotional intelligence.
From locker room stories to leadership icebergs, Venn diagrams to soccer strategies:
🎯 Takeaways:
- Why most business problems are actually leader problems
- How to move from reactive to offensive leadership
- Why execution isn’t enough if the inner game is off
- What it means to facilitate judgment-free growth
If you’re a CEO, Chair, or facilitator tired of polite conversations and ready for deeper leadership work—this one’s for you.
Subscribe for more real-talk on leadership, coaching, and building groups that transform.
Favorite quote: "Every single problem in your business is a reflection of who you are as a leader."
Learn more: https://francinelasky.com/chairisma/
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