Episode 41 (101) Welcome to ChairWorld 2026 (15:15) Ain't Talkin' About Brown M&Ms: Hidden Risks in Plain Sight

Description for ChairLife Podcast: Episode 37 (101) Join Vistage Master Chair Tom Cuthbert in this episode of the ChairLife podcast. Tom explores high-performing behavior number eleven on never missing 1:1 or mentor meetings, and discusses the number one skill CEOs must master—effective 1:1s—and how to coach it. Show Notes Announcement: Chair World Sessions: Details two sessions Tom is teaching in February 2026 on purpose-practice intersection and optimizing time/income. High-Performing Behavior Number 11: High-performing members never miss 1:1 or mentor meetings to model leadership. Recent Inspiration: Reflections from Arena Baranof's coaching sessions on deep personal connections. Importance of One-to-Ones: Build trust, enable transformation, improve retention. Modeling One-to-Ones as a Chair: Use recurring scheduling, 90-minute in-person format. Handling Rescheduling: Prioritize to maintain monthly cadence, even if shortened. Impact on Retention: Missing 1:1s increases leave risk fourfold per Vistage data. Tom’s Tips & Tricks: The Number One Skill Your CEOs Must Master and How You Coach It: Coach CEOs on mastering 1:1s for team leadership. Conclusion: Never miss 1:1s; schedule one and discuss with a member. Tom’s Tips & Tricks: The Number One Skill Your CEOs Must Master and How You Coach It Tom highlights mastering effective 1:1s as CEOs' top skill and how Chairs coach it. Why Master 1:1s: Builds trust, drives performance, reduces turnover. Coaching Methods: Use agendas, preparation questions, follow-up actions. Benefits: Enhances leadership, retention; Vistage data shows impact. Action: Role-play 1:1s in sessions; encourage CEOs to prioritize. Resources Explore these resources to support your Vistage Chair practice: www.tomcuthbert.com www.chairlifepodcast.com https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/he7l08qy0pl4ni5o18o4o/The-Brown-M-M-Protocol.pdf?rlkey=lugflq9d1xw7k93ndlaohsaiw&st=gu8yikm2&dl=0 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jiS-dJM58OSJRutMFc2ae7nFJFPCjSSo7-iYa_RsXeM/edit?usp=sharing