Bob Carrothers: Navigating Business and Personal Challenges

Are you a business leader navigating the pressures of growth, people management, or just craving a sounding board that gets it? This episode reveals why you don't have to do it alone—and how the right community can transform your leadership journey. In this episode of Legacy Leaders, Stan and Katie Beth sit down with Bob Carrothers, longtime Vistage Chair and executive coach with nearly 30 years of experience. Together, they explore the power of peer advisory groups and executive coaching, sharing valuable insights and practical tips for business owners, CEOs, and leaders at every level. Bob draws from his extensive journey—from cattle trading to coaching high-level executives—to discuss the biggest challenges facing leaders today, the human side of business, and how Vistage empowers growth and resilience.This episode is a must-listen for CEOs, entrepreneurs, and professionals looking for clarity, connection, and growth, providing both the knowledge and tools to lead with confidence and community. Key Takeaways:● 💼 People are the hardest—and most important—part of business: Hiring, firing, accountability, and culture are ongoing challenges that require thoughtful leadership.● 🤝 Loneliness at the top is real: CEOs and business leaders often lack safe spaces to talk through challenges—Vistage provides that critical support.● 💡 The group is smarter than any one person: Peer advisory boards allow leaders to tap into collective wisdom, saving time, money, and stress.● 🧠 The coaching is personal, not just professional: From business growth to aging parents and personal crises, Bob’s sessions address the whole person.● ⚙️ Change is accelerating—embrace the tools: AI and tech like ChatGPT aren’t going anywhere. Leaders must explore and adopt them to stay relevant. Quotes from Bob Carrothers:● "The whole person has to be firing on all cylinders to really run a business."● "Everybody needs a coach. Tiger Woods has a coach."● "You're crazy not to at least explore it... I've seen people go from $5 million to $150 million in sales, and then exit their company very wealthy." 🔗 Conclusion:Leadership can be lonely—but it doesn’t have to be. Whether you're a rising leader or a seasoned CEO, this episode will show you the impact of community, coaching, and asking better questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices