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Growth Without Guesswork: The Questions Great Vistage Chairs Ask

Fri, May 15, 2026 | Posted by Karen Hayward

Executive Takeaways

Most CEOs are managing growth on assumptions that no longer reflect how buyers actually buy.
The best Chair question isn't "how is sales going?" It's "where are the growth leaks?"
AI search is already a revenue issue, not a future one.
Insight without commitment is just a good conversation.

After leading more than 150 Vistage workshops, working with hundreds of CEOs navigating growth challenges, and spending more than 10 years as a Vistage member myself, I’ve noticed a consistent pattern in conversations with business leaders. No matter the industry, the symptoms sound familiar.

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