Leadership Development

Are great leaders born or can exceptional leadership be learned? With over four decades spent as CEO, Principal, and serial entrepreneur, Jay McDonald has led thousands of people and is an invaluable resource for bringing out the creativity, passion, and exceptional leadership in senior executives and decision makers. With innovative solutions, expert advice, and practical ideas for optimizing performance, Jay brings trust, authenticity, and immeasurable value to challenged professionals.

Shopping For An Executive Coach: How To Find A Good Fit

In today's volatile times an increasing number of business leaders are turning to the expertise of an executive... Continue Reading

Life Is A Contact Sport…It’s All About Who You Bump Into

I firmly believe that life is a contact sport. What do I mean by that? Well simply that no matter what your position... Continue Reading

Why The Best Executive Coaches Don’t Need To Have All The Right Answers

What defines a great executive coach? Is it a deep broad knowledge base that helps decision-makers identify... Continue Reading

The Four Pillars Of Leadership – Part 2 Of 4: Excellence

In Part 1 of the Four Pillars of Leadership article series, we discussed Trust and the importance of mutual trust... Continue Reading

The Four Pillars Of Leadership – Part 1 Of 4: Trust

Great leadership has many faces. Sometimes leadership takes the form of a simple conversation as someone provides... Continue Reading

The Four Pillars Of Leadership – Part 3 Of 4: Prosperity

In Part 1 and 2 of this series, we discussed Trust and Excellence as Pillars of Leadership that today's aspiring... Continue Reading

The Four Pillars Of Leadership – Part 4 Of 4: Enjoyment

In Parts 1-3 of this article series, we discussed trust, excellence, and prosperity as Pillars of Leadership that... Continue Reading

The Vistage Advantage: It’s Lonely at the Top – But it Doesn’t Have To Be

With more than 16,000 members in more than 15 countries, Vistage International hardly needs an introduction. The... Continue Reading

How Vistage International Makes Executives Into Leaders

What separates great leaders from adequate leaders? Fortitude? Perseverance? Tenacity? Sure these are important... Continue Reading

6 Things All Successful Leaders Have In Common

As leaders, we learn rather quickly that success demands capabilities. We need to be capable of making good... Continue Reading

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