Need a Business Advisor? Why Not 16?
Imagine 16 CEO Peers Helping Leaders Work On Their Business Instead of In It
Michael Strickland – Vistage Chair
Invest Time Working On Your Business Instead of In It.
It usually starts with a relaxed conversation over a cup of coffee.
Local CEO’s and Business Owners Holding Each Other Accountable.
CEO ADVISOR AND VISTAGE CHAIRMAN
Michael, a 10-year veteran Vistage Chairman has partnered with the best of Vistage International to bring to metro Louisville the most advanced CEO peer group. We are a mature group seeking a few good leaders.
VISTAGE EMERGING LEADERS PROGRAM
Is your company is filled with young emerging talent? If so, they sometimes need a road map. Michael is a highly recognized mentor that can help emerging leaders grow their skills. Increase your bench strength.
Marketing BRANDING Growth Advisor
I have spent nearly 3 decades helping teams and executives on how to make your business stand out from the crowd. If you are brave enough to differentiate, Let’s roll up our sleeves and go to work.
Podcast – The Koi Chronicles
Michael Strickland, Growth Strategist and Executive Coach, takes listeners on a journey to learn lessons on leadership and from an unexpected place.
What Michael’s Clients Have to Say.
Real stories from real clients
Belonging to Vistage, and to Group 3597 in particular, changed the direction of my career. Through the collective wisdom and support of the other members of our group, I have founded and grown a business in five years and now am merging that business with my largest customer. It is amazing the collective experience, intellect, and support that is available in this group. I feel very fortunate to be a part of it.
Steve Kidwell
President, Kidwell Engineering and DesignWhen I found my way to Louisville, one of the first things I did was get a list of Vistage chairs in the area. I interviewed each of them, I felt an immediate connection with Michael Strickland and his group. I’ve benefited greatly from my Vistage membership in a couple of areas. One is the ability to hold each other accountable. To be in the element with peers who are holding you accountable to what you say you’re going to do has been very helpful.
Lou Zaccone
Vice President at Harshaw TraneMichael is an excellent Vistage Chair and Executive Coach. I have found his approach engaging and helpful to my business, augmenting the Vistage experience. As a Chair, Michael is all in with the group, whether meetings, one-to-one coaching or when he is needed for special opportunities or issues. Michael is also a great Executive Coach, a rare skill and very valuable to me as a Vistage member.
Dax Whitehouse
CEO at HMS Global MaritimeFrom the blog of Michael Strickland
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