Episode 34 (101): High Performing Behaviors: Invest in Yourself and Others: Don't Be Your Own Worst Boss (14:52) Two CEOs, One Company: Why Key Groups Are Your CEO Factory

Join Vistage Master Chair Tom Cuthbert in this episode of the ChairLife podcast. Tom explores high-performing behavior number eight on investing in yourself and others, sharing his 10 personal investments, and discusses why every company needs two CEOs with Vistage Key Groups as the CEO factory. Show Notes Introduction: Tom announces Chair World sessions and quotes Buffett on self-investment. High-Performing Behavior Number 8: High-performing members invest in themselves to become better leaders and in others through training, feedback, coaching. Tom's 10 Personal Investments in Himself: Lists sabbaticals, reduced hours, time blocking, gym routine, longevity coaching, morning routine, sleep optimization, reading, productivity hacks, gratitude journaling. Tom’s Tips & Tricks: Two CEOs, One Company: Why Key Groups Are Your CEO Factory: Explains need for a right-hand second CEO developed via Key Groups. Conclusion: Invest in self and others; adopt one investment and discuss Key Groups with a member. Tom’s Tips & Tricks Tom explains why companies need two CEOs—one actual, one right-hand second CEO who sees more, listens, represents, backs up, and succeeds via Vistage Key Groups. Why Two CEOs: Boosts efficiency (20-30% revenue gains, e27.co); mitigates risk (40% global leaders have COOs, McKinsey 2022). Benefits: Reduces turnover (34% lower with development, Gallup); builds succession (avoids 20-50% productivity loss, SHRM). Vistage Key Groups: Develops right-hands as CEO makers; complements emerging/advancing; over 80% of Tom's CEOs place teams here. Action: Assess right-hand readiness; enroll in Key Groups for ROI. Resources Explore these resources to support your Vistage Chair practice: www.tomcuthbert.com www.chairlifepodcast.com https://instituteforfunctionalhealth.com/ https://www.longevityarchitects.com/ www.tomcuthbert.com/longevity https://amzn.to/4qrieLc https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tmsmfU323osyQXICkCxsuawXgkr_N09P-JreYjzBV38/edit?usp=sharing