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    Author: Ed Stillman

    I grew up in Carlsbad, north San Diego County, USAF for four years and hired on with 3M in 1969. Received my BA and Masters from Redlands University and after 33 plus years, I retired from 3M in 2002. As I look back on my life, I have been creating myself and developing my skill sets to be a business coach and a Vistage Chair. I've been a Vistage Chair since 2006 and I am president of SEOT, a "personal improvement" consulting firm spending most of my time working with Central Texas executives running small to medium size for-profit companies who are focusing on improving their profitability greater than their competition. My area of interest is assisting senior executives in creating a better balance between business commitments and personal relationships. I also facilitate a leadership labs each consisting of a 14-18 owners, presidents and CEOs. We meet monthly both in a group setting as well as in a 1-to-1 coaching session. Our focus is to sharpen each others' skills in becoming better leaders, making better decisions and taking ourselves and companies to that next level. Who are we? My members are experienced SMB executives who recognize that they don’t have all the answers and who actively seek the company of successful peers—both to give and receive insights and ideas. My members mine the 200 plus years of chief executive experience that comes together in our monthly meetings and members are eager to offer their own experience and insights in the process. As a group, we spend our time exploring topics members can't discuss anywhere else. My members have many other places where they can engage in idle, "cocktail party" chatter. Our mission is to provide the setting for discussing the "undiscussable." Where or who can you go to for confidential, honest feedback to assist you in minimizing your personal "Worry List"?

    SMB Leaders Confidence is improving

    Vistage Research just released our WSJ June 2025 update and I wanted to share this content from My Vistage with you. As pessimism eases, small businesses remain…… Read more “SMB Leaders Confidence is improving”

    June 25, 2025 by Ed Stillman

    Culture Trumps Everything in 2025: 5 Priorities for SMB Leaders

    Culture Trumps Everything in 2025: 5 Priorities for SMB Leaders Inspired by Dr. Gustavo Grodnitsky’s Vistage Workshop In today’s world of economic uncertainty, rapid tech disruption, and…… Read more “Culture Trumps Everything in 2025: 5 Priorities for SMB Leaders”

    May 5, 2025 by Ed Stillman

    Smart Moves for Lasting Success: Small Business Growth Strategies That Work

    Have you considered or explored a peer-advisory group to assist you in 2025? Maybe it’s time you should. Why read this article? You’re facing rapid expansion and…… Read more “Smart Moves for Lasting Success: Small Business Growth Strategies That Work”

    January 10, 2025 by Ed Stillman

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