Navigating Rough Economic Waters - 

in Jay Holstine’s CEO Peer Group Workshop 

Faced with materials shortages, and volatility in energy costs, CEOs are also paying higher compensations to hire and retain in-demand employees, as widespread inflation (in the US, Europe, the UK and beyond,) has forced many businesses to increase prices, and face customers’ questions.  

Helping leaders steer their businesses through these turbulent conditions is what a Vistage CEO peer group does best.

“Our 17 CEOs, from non-competing businesses, gather monthly to hear an expert speaker, share insights, build their networks, and improve their decisions. Our Dallas-based CEO peer group enables our members to better identify opportunities, avoid pitfalls, act strategically, and lead their companies more effectively through volatile times. 

“Keeping employees engaged and fulfilled was the topic of one of our expert speakers,” Holstine shared. “Several of our CEO members plan to incorporate these ideas involving benefits beyond or aside from straight financial compensation. Members also shared successful initiatives that were increasing employee fulfillment: from internal mentoring, and skill development, to benefits derived from streamlined work processes,” Jay Holstine shared.

One CEO said: “In this environment, it’s crucial to expand your network, explore new ways of accomplishing things, and possibly find new partners, suppliers and additional customers… basically: identifying new opportunities.”  

“This entails asking new questions, and leaving your comfort zone to broaden networks, and get new insights on customers and market trends. These activities might also uncover new partnerships and product potentials,” Jay Holstine explained.

 “Our CEO peer group is committed to building on the basics of disciplined leadership, involving organizational excellence, with measurable goals and timelines, and robust communication, in addition to creative and considerate leadership,” Holstine said. Each member is accountable to the group in working to become a more effective leader,” Jay Holstine said.  

Vistage Worldwide Chair, CEO Peer Group Advisor Jay Holstine

Building and empowering a high-achieving CEO Peer group that produces more effective leaders is Jay Holstine’s passion. Jay manages the CEO Peer group issue resolution sessions that surface root causes, pooled perspectives and shared wisdom.

Jay Holstine currently serves as chair and CEO peer group advisor at Vistage Worldwide in Dallas, Texas. The CEO Peer group contains approximately 18 members from non-competing businesses that support each other to become better leaders. In addition to chairing the group’s monthly meetings, Jay provides each member with one-to-one sessions to discuss issues, opportunities and business strategy.