Episode 42 (101) Exposing the Top Ten Business Killers: WSJ Insights for CEO Survival (12:41) It Only Takes One! Sparking Empires with a Single Great Idea from Jack in the Box

Tom Cuthbert 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: Two sessions 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 connections. Importance of One-to-Ones: Build trust, enable transformation, improve retention. Modeling One-to-Ones as a Chair: Recurring scheduling, 90-minute in-person format. Handling Rescheduling: Prioritize monthly cadence, even shortened. Impact on Retention: Missing 1:1s quadruples leave risk (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. 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 1:1s as CEOs' top skill. Why Master 1:1s: Builds trust, drives performance, reduces turnover. Coaching Methods: Agendas, preparation questions, follow-up. Benefits: Enhances leadership, retention (Vistage data). Action: Role-play 1:1s; encourage prioritization. Resources Explore these resources to support your Vistage Chair practice: www.tomcuthbert.com www.chairlifepodcast.com https://www.wsj.com/business/entrepreneurship/business-failure-reasons-top-10-0762e18b?gaa_at=eafs&gaa_n=AWEtsqdNgLUXwzM62ewCJj5X1MTBgNOJbBvK1Fd4roM5IhDzHUBwKSxuETSBvY4IxcE%3D&gaa_ts=698e2d16&gaa_sig=eD0eJMN-Msuj7MKRDZ4QLrHy0I6sAK7k9znDnTw3q3p-fxZONxxMboG4fKLWmnguZhmm66XuWDkxGDbaN421Pw%3D%3D www.tomcuthbert.com/jackinthebox https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WyOTvZU9dt7yyWlLf0xPan9xufZVhUsQL8bTzt1TTW8/edit?usp=sharing