We're joined today by Boston-based Vistage Chair Phil Holberton. During this coronavirus pandemic, Phil's CEO peer groups have collectively and individually faced personal and professional disruptions. This challenge has brought the group members closer together and made them value their work together more highly. Many CEOs are growing increasingly focused on the opportunities as society begins to slowly move past this current crisis.

For ideas on why leaning on your peers and serving one another at this critical time has never been more important, listen to our podcast.  If you have questions or ideas for us, contact us today.

Useful links:

Phil Holberton - Speaking of Leadership

Boston area CEOs interested in Phil's groups can contact him here

Leo’s updated speaking page is here

Keep up with Leo’s latest writings in CEOWORLD Magazine

Leo’s books – The Power of Peers and What Anyone Can Do

The Peer Advantage – Randy’s online/virtual charter peer advisory group for SMB owners

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Connect with Leo on Linkedin | Twitter | Instagram

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Virtual meetings have become the norm during the coronavirus pandemic, as every industry and organization has been disrupted.  While most of us are becoming more proficient at participating in virtual meetings, presenting at virtual meetings, especially during a pandemic, is just not the same as presenting in person.  Seminar leaders, content presenters, and others are likely having to make some major adjustments in order to create and maintain high engagement using video conferencing platforms.

For ideas on why leaning on your peers and serving them at this critical time has never been more important, listen to our podcast.  If you have questions or ideas for us, contact us today.

Useful links:

Leo’s updated speaking page is here

Keep up with Leo’s latest writings in CEOWORLD Magazine

Leo’s books – The Power of Peers and What Anyone Can Do

The Peer Advantage – Randy’s online/virtual charter peer advisory group for SMB owners

Subscribe to the YouTube channel

Connect with Leo on Linkedin | Twitter | Instagram

Connect with Randy on Linkedin | Twitter | Instagram



All of us are trying our best to cope with the coronavirus pandemic. Daily changes are keeping us on edge. Global disruption has impacted every industry sector on the planet. Today, we talk about helping each other "climb out of the hole" and discuss preparing for life after this crisis has passed. Now is the time for us to work together and help one another find our way forward.

For ideas on why leaning on your peers and serving them at this critical time has never been more important, listen to our podcast.  If you have questions or ideas for us, contact us today.

Useful links:

TEC – The Executive Committee, Canada

Leo’s updated speaking page is here

Keep up with Leo’s latest writings in CEOWORLD Magazine

Leo’s books – The Power of Peers and What Anyone Can Do

The Peer Advantage – Randy’s online/virtual charter peer advisory group for SMB owners (FREE membership as we battle the isolation and uncertainty)

Subscribe to the YouTube channel

Connect with Leo on Linkedin | Twitter | Instagram

Connect with Randy on Linkedin | Twitter | Instagram

The coronavirus pandemic is providing an opportunity for members of peer advisory groups (mastermind groups) to weather this crisis together while they also look to create their best future, once life returns to normal. Leo has been using video conferencing platforms to deliver presentations and webinars to business leaders, members and Chairs for TEC Canada and Vistage.

For ideas on why leaning on your peers and serving them at this critical time has never been more important, listen to our podcast.  If you have questions or ideas for us, contact us today.

Useful links:

Who You Surround Yourself with Matters (TEC Canada Webinar) - You'll be asked to register by submitting your name and email address, then you can access it from there!

TEC - The Executive Committee, Canada

Leo’s updated speaking page is here

Keep up with Leo’s latest writings in CEOWORLD Magazine

Leo’s books – The Power of Peers and What Anyone Can Do

The Peer Advantage – Randy’s online/virtual charter peer advisory group for SMB owners (FREE membership during the Covid19 crisis)

Subscribe to the YouTube channel

Connect with Leo on Linkedin | Twitter | Instagram

Connect with Randy on Linkedin | Twitter | Instagram



The global Covid-19 crisis now has most of us in America living under a "shelter in place" rule, meaning we're isolated at home except to take care of things necessary to maintain our health and safety. We can go to the pharmacy, grocery store, gas station, bank, pick up take-out food, etc. Otherwise, the government wants us to stay at home.

How are you getting along during this time? Are you doing things you wouldn't otherwise be doing? For instance, Leo and his family report they're sitting down for dinner together every night, something many of us haven't done since we were kids. Today, on the What Anyone Can Do podcast, we talk about coping with this new stay at home law .

Do you want to laugh? Then watch these brilliant Tweets by a British "football" announcer (Nick Heath) who is using this time to put his play-by-play skills to good use.

https://twitter.com/i/status/1241417950579634177

https://twitter.com/i/status/1241405476522336256

For ideas on how you can lean on your peers and serve them at the same time, listen to our podcast.  If you have questions or ideas for us, contact us today.

Useful links:

Who You Surround Yourself With Matters - a CEOWORLD article by Leo

The Peer Advantage – Randy’s online/virtual charter peer advisory group for SMB owners (accepting applications now for FREE membership)

Leo’s updated speaking page is here

Keep up with Leo’s latest writings in CEO WORLD Magazine

Leo’s books – The Power of Peers and What Anyone Can Do

Subscribe to the YouTube channel

Connect with Leo on Linkedin | Twitter | Instagram

Connect with Randy on Linkedin | Twitter | Instagram



Covid19 has created a level of global uncertainty that cuts to the heart of our collective humanity.  It seems like yesterday people were enjoying a great start to the new year.  Today, many are now wondering if they'll survive - economically or physically.  Such a seismic shift in market, physical and emotional conditions is rocking the very foundation of our society.

Who you surround yourself matters. Especially now. As we distance socially from physical contact, it's more important than ever that we remain connected.  We'll get through this, but it will take all of us working together to make that happen.  Today, we talk about the importance and value of doing so.

For ideas on how you can lean on your peers and serve them at the same time, listen to our podcast.  If you have questions or ideas for us, contact us today.

Useful links:

The Peer Advantage – Randy’s online/virtual charter peer advisory group for SMB owners (accepting applications now for FREE membership)

Leo’s updated speaking page is here

Keep up with Leo’s latest writings in CEO WORLD Magazine

Leo’s books – The Power of Peers and What Anyone Can Do

Subscribe to the YouTube channel

Connect with Leo on Linkedin | Twitter | Instagram

Connect with Randy on Linkedin | Twitter | Instagram



Leo kicks off today's discussion with a phrase that speaks to what inhibits too many of us from taking meaningful action - psychological safety. Quite simply, we're afraid. The result? Inaction.

The highest achievers lean into doing things and figuring it out as they go. It's largely trial and error activity unbothered by imperfection.

Would you like to leverage the power of peers inside your company or organization? Contact us today and let’s see how we can help.

Useful links:

Alexander Keehnen’s Win Mastermind

Connect with Alexander Keehnen, The Stress-Free Manager

Dan Hoffman founded Circl.es – an innovative platform to help groups and teams collaborate online more effectively

Jeffrey Hayzlett, CEO of C-Suite Network and much more.

The Peer Advantage – Randy’s online/virtual charter peer advisory group for SMB owners (accepting applications now)

Leo’s updated speaking page is here

Keep up with Leo’s latest writings in CEO WORLD Magazine

Leo’s books – The Power of Peers and What Anyone Can Do

Subscribe to the YouTube channel

Connect with Leo on Linkedin | Twitter | Instagram

Connect with Randy on Linkedin | Twitter | Instagram



Leo is putting in the work toward publishing his new book. The content is driving deeper thoughts about our work together in groups and teams. During his workshops, Leo will often ask participants to talk about their memories and experiences with the best teams of their lives. Today we each answer that question and reflect on the lessons we learned.

Would you like to leverage the power of peers inside your company or organization? Contact us today and let’s see how we can help.

Useful links:

Alexander Keehnen’s Win Mastermind

Connect with Alexander Keehnen, The Stress-Free Manager

Dan Hoffman founded Circl.es - an innovative platform to help groups and teams collaborate online more effectively

The Peer Advantage – Randy’s online/virtual charter peer advisory group for SMB owners (accepting applications now)

Leo’s updated speaking page is here

Keep up with Leo’s latest writings in CEO WORLD Magazine

Leo’s books – The Power of Peers and What Anyone Can Do

Subscribe to the YouTube channel

Connect with Leo on Linkedin | Twitter | Instagram

Connect with Randy on Linkedin | Twitter | Instagram



Leo has been working on a new book. Jeffrey Hayzlett of C-Suite Network has agreed to write the Foreword. Jeffrey appeared on the podcast back in April 2019. Thomas F. Anglero, the Director of Innovation for IBM Nordic, will write the Afterword.  Thomas also appeared on our podcast. Leo explains why they're an ideal fit for these important parts of the book.

Leo shares what readers can expect from the new book, scheduled for release sometime late spring or early summer, 2020.

Would you like to leverage the power of peers inside your company or organization? Contact us today and let’s see how we can help.

Useful links from today's show:

Jeffrey Hayzlett's appearance on the podcast

Thomas F. Anglero's appearance on the podcast

ESPN Films: The Class That Saved Coach K

(you'll need to have a TV service subscription)

On February 23, 2020, EPSN and ABC will debut a special on the 40th anniversary of the "miracle on ice," when Team USA defeated the Soviet Russian hockey team during the Lake Placid Winter Olympics.

Book: The Offsite by Robert H. Thompson

The Peer Advantage – Randy’s online/virtual charter peer advisory group for SMB owners (currently accepting applications)

Leo’s updated speaking page is here

Keep up with Leo’s latest writings in CEO WORLD Magazine

Leo’s books – The Power of Peers and What Anyone Can Do

Subscribe to the YouTube channel

Connect with Leo on Linkedin | Twitter | Instagram

Connect with Randy on Linkedin | Twitter | Instagram



Leo published an article at CEOWORLD last May (2019) about speaking truth to power. He approached it from the vantage point of both the leader (CEO) and those who report to the leader (employees).

Mark Twain said, "Never tell the truth to people who are not worthy of it.” However, Leo and Randy maintain we're all worthy of it. Speaking the truth to power isn't always easy, but there's value in pursuing the ideal. Today, Leo and Randy discuss the main points of the CEOWorld article (see the links below).

Would you like to leverage the power of peers inside your company or organization? Contact us today and let’s see how we can help.

Useful links:

Leo's CEOWORLD article entitled, CEO Advisory: Speaking Truth to Power in Reverse

Seton Hall webinar conducted for alumni by Leo Bottary: Maximizing the Value of a Conference | Thursday, February 20 - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Alexander Keehnen's Win Mastermind

Connect with Alexander Keehnen, The Stress-Free Manager

The Peer Advantage – Randy’s online/virtual charter peer advisory group for SMB owners (currently accepting applications)

Leo’s updated speaking page is here

Keep up with Leo’s latest writings in CEO WORLD Magazine

Leo’s books – The Power of Peers and What Anyone Can Do

Subscribe to the YouTube channel

Connect with Leo on Linkedin | Twitter | Instagram

Connect with Randy on Linkedin | Twitter | Instagram