Join Vistage Master Chair Tom Cuthbert in this episode of the ChairLife podcast. Tom concludes the high-performing behaviors series with number twelve on members making the group better, and discusses the power of saying things out loud.
Show Notes
Announcement: Chair World Sessions: Details two sessions in February 2026 on purpose-practice intersection and optimizing time/income.
High-Performing Behavior Number 12: High-performing members make the group better; Aristotle quote on the whole being greater than parts.
Role of the Chair in Groups: Facilitate invisibly, coach individuals, challenge participation.
Episode Title Explanation: Stop carrying the piano; members make the music.
Personal Lesson from Early Practice: Shifted from doing everything to member ownership.
Ways to Make the Group Better: Facilitate, coach, remind of contributions.
Tom’s Tips & Tricks: The Moment of Truth: Saying It Out Loud Changes Everything: Verbalizing clarifies and commits.
Conclusion: Let members own the group; assess and facilitate member-led discussions.
Tom’s Tips & Tricks: The Moment of Truth: Saying It Out Loud Changes Everything
Tom discusses verbalizing thoughts in groups.
Power of Speaking: Clarifies issues, builds accountability, gains peer insights.
Benefits: Commits to action, changes perspective.
Action: Encourage voicing one goal or challenge this week.
Resources
Explore these resources to support your Vistage Chair practice:
www.tomcuthbert.com
www.chairlifepodcast.com
www.tomcuthbert.com/memberselectionplaybook
The Coaching Habit - https://amzn.to/48CCMcH
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1txBqZ_sBLA_2uZCUwSBLyk7pkSrPSiqqIQnI8XXsP4E/edit?usp=sharing
View all episodes
