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Episode 15 (201) Unlock High Performing Groups With Ideal Member Traits / (13:30) How Mid and End-of-Year Updates Elevate Communication and Engagement
Join Vistage Master Chair Tom Cuthbert in this episode of the ChairLife podcast. Tom reveals how ideal member traits drive high-performing Vistage groups, sharing his five-trait framework to guide member selection. He also explains the value of mid- and end-of-year updates in fostering alignment and engagement. With insights from 13 years as a Master Chair, this episode equips Vistage Chairs with strategies to build thriving groups and maintain focus, ensuring members achieve more than they imagined possible.
Show Notes
Introduction: Tom introduces the episode, focusing on ideal members as the key to high-performing groups and the role of updates in group alignment.
The Importance of Ideal Members: Tom emphasizes that ideal members are critical to group success, attracting high performers and reducing recruiting needs.
Five Traits of Ideal Members (GLOAT): Tom shares his GLOAT framework (Give, Listen, Obstacles, Accountability, Thankfulness) for selecting members.
Applying Traits in Member Selection: Details how Tom uses GLOAT in referrals and interviews to ensure group excellence.
Sustaining High-Performing Groups: Explains how ideal members and behaviors create a self-reinforcing loop of success.
Tom’s Tips & Tricks: Mid- and End-of-Year Updates: Tom discusses how updates strengthen trust, accountability, and engagement.
Conclusion: A call to select ideal members and use updates to elevate Vistage groups.
Tom’s Tips & Tricks: Mid- and End-of-Year Updates
Tom outlines his practice of sending mid-year (June) and end-of-year (December) updates to keep groups focused and engaged.
Purpose: Updates build trust, reinforce goals, and boost accountability and engagement.
Content: Feature an uplifting note, member achievements (e.g., awards, exits), group metrics (e.g., $1 billion in issues processed), key dates, and group-specific details.
Awards: Include group awards, member of the year, ambassador of the year (for referrals), and the Remy Award (for high performance).
Impact: Align groups, share recognition, and reinforce Vistage values.
Action: Implement updates and seek member feedback to strengthen your practice.
Resources
Find more tools and insights to enhance your Vistage Chair practice:
www.tomcuthbert.com/scoring
www.tomcuthbert.com/highperforming
www.chairlifepodcast.com
https://www.amazon.com/Give-Take-Helping-Others-Success/dp/0143124986
https://vistage-worldwide.wistia.com/medias/hichxzun9z
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YoQd6UGAwKrDrw8dAqTQWQ0yoY-o9mGRChSao8LIA-0/edit?usp=sharing
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Join Vistage Master Chair Tom Cuthbert in this episode of the ChairLife podcast. Tom reveals how ideal member traits drive high-performing Vistage groups, sharing his five-trait framework to guide member selection. He also explains the value of mid- and end-of-year updates in fostering alignment and engagement. With insights from 13 years as a Master Chair, this episode equips Vistage Chairs with strategies to build thriving groups and maintain focus, ensuring members achieve more than they imagined possible.
Show Notes
Introduction: Tom introduces the episode, focusing on ideal members as the key to high-performing groups and the role of updates in group alignment.
The Importance of Ideal Members: Tom emphasizes that ideal members are critical to group success, attracting high performers and reducing recruiting needs.
Five Traits of Ideal Members (GLOAT): Tom shares his GLOAT framework (Give, Listen, Obstacles, Accountability, Thankfulness) for selecting members.
Applying Traits in Member Selection: Details how Tom uses GLOAT in referrals and interviews to ensure group excellence.
Sustaining High-Performing Groups: Explains how ideal members and behaviors create a self-reinforcing loop of success.
Tom’s Tips & Tricks: Mid- and End-of-Year Updates: Tom discusses how updates strengthen trust, accountability, and engagement.
Conclusion: A call to select ideal members and use updates to elevate Vistage groups.
Tom’s Tips & Tricks: Mid- and End-of-Year Updates
Tom outlines his practice of sending mid-year (June) and end-of-year (December) updates to keep groups focused and engaged.
Purpose: Updates build trust, reinforce goals, and boost accountability and engagement.
Content: Feature an uplifting note, member achievements (e.g., awards, exits), group metrics (e.g., $1 billion in issues processed), key dates, and group-specific details.
Awards: Include group awards, member of the year, ambassador of the year (for referrals), and the Remy Award (for high performance).
Impact: Align groups, share recognition, and reinforce Vistage values.
Action: Implement updates and seek member feedback to strengthen your practice.
Resources
Find more tools and insights to enhance your Vistage Chair practice:
www.tomcuthbert.com/scoring
www.tomcuthbert.com/highperforming
www.chairlifepodcast.com
https://www.amazon.com/Give-Take-Helping-Others-Success/dp/0143124986
https://vistage-worldwide.wistia.com/medias/hichxzun9z
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YoQd6UGAwKrDrw8dAqTQWQ0yoY-o9mGRChSao8LIA-0/edit?usp=sharing