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The Chair-isma podcast is an on-tap mentor, designed for Vistage Chairs searching for deeper connection, guidance and inspiration. Facilitated by Chicago Chair Francine Lasky, each 20-minute(ish) episode harnesses the positive energy from a dynamic Vistage Chair who shares challenges, triumphs, and a couple best practices. This podcast achieves success when as a community, we bond deeply, we lead boldly, and we inspire possibility. Listen when you’re driving to a meeting, preparing for a challenging one-on-one, or up at 2:00am worrying everyone in your group is going to leave. Each episode offers a window into the soul of the Chair experience. What’s our core mission? To help you truly ”know” every Chair featured on the podcast, fostering a sense of camaraderie that inspires and sparks creativity. It’s like having an uplifting conversation at ChairWorld, available at the touch of a button. Join us twice a month to experience this synergy and expand your Chair family. We’re not just improving workplaces – we’re strengthening families and fostering happier communities.
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Tuesday Jul 01, 2025
Tuesday Jul 01, 2025
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/
🎧 Available wherever you listen to podcasts.
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