Episode 39 (101) From Chaos to ChairLife: Member Magic "The Two Roles That Changed Everything" (16:28) CEOs Stop Filling Gaps: Start Building Independence

Tom Cuthbert discusses transitioning from chaos to ChairLife magic with two key roles that changed everything, and advises CEOs to stop filling gaps to build team independence. Show Notes Announcement: Chair World Sessions: Two sessions in February 2026 on purpose-practice intersection and optimizing time/income. Introduction: Welcome back for 2026; focus on time management and getting time back. Quote on Time Management: Peter Drucker on time as scarcest resource. Splitting Roles for Support: Difficult to find one person with all skills; decide on EA/admin/tech needs. Key Questions for Hiring Support: What can others do? What's ROI? Tom's High-Payoff Activities: 10% planning (160 hours/year); quarterly EOS sessions, weekly meetings. Tom’s Tips & Tricks: CEOs Stop Filling Gaps: Start Building Independence: Delegate to empower teams. Conclusion: Find resources at tomcuthbert.com; share podcast at chairlifepodcast.com. Tom’s Tips & Tricks: CEOs Stop Filling Gaps: Start Building Independence Tom advises CEOs to delegate gaps to build independence. Why Delegate: Focus on high-impact; reduces overload. Challenges: CEOs hinder growth by filling gaps. How to Delegate: Use Vistage tools; coach on empowerment. Benefits: Boosts skills, succession; improves retention. Action: Identify one gap to delegate this week. Resources Explore these resources to support your Vistage Chair practice: www.tomcuthbert.com www.chairlifepodcast.com www.tomcuthbert.com/flywheel Turning the Flywheel: A Monograph to Accompany Good to Great - https://amzn.to/4pwkteI https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Rr92JAVb7mlqNlIuvrj5MXT8awOStla0139ABeYtd3g/edit?usp=sharing