Unleashing Leadership Growth: The Power of Peer Groups & Vulnerability with Bob Carrothers
In this episode of Training Unleashed, host Evan Hackel sits down with Bob Carrothers, an experienced Vistage Chair, to explore the power of peer groups and leadership development.
Bob shares insights into why CEOs, executives, and key leaders benefit from peer networks, the resistance factors that prevent leaders from seeking help, and how vulnerability can actually be a strength in leadership. He discusses how peer groups help professionals make better decisions, grow their businesses, and even improve their personal lives.
The conversation also dives into the traits of successful peer group members, the common pitfalls that hold people back, and real-life success stories of executives who have risen through the ranks with the support of Vistage.
Key Topics Discussed:
- The Power of Peer Groups: How Vistage and similar networks help CEOs and executives grow.
- Overcoming Leadership Isolation: Why many leaders struggle without a peer network and how to find the right support.
- Breaking Barriers to Growth: Common resistance factors—ego, fear of vulnerability, and lack of awareness—that prevent leaders from joining peer groups.
- The Role of Vulnerability in Leadership: Why being open and seeking help is a strength, not a weakness.
- Key Traits of Successful Leaders: What separates executives who thrive in peer groups from those who don’t.
- The Impact of Peer Learning: How discussing challenges with others leads to better decision-making and business success.
- From Key Executive to CEO: Real-life success stories of professionals who leveraged peer groups to reach the next level.
- Why Leadership Development Isn’t Just About Business: How professional growth influences personal life, relationships, and overall well-being.
About Our Guest
With 29 years of experience, Bob facilitates peer-to-peer boards of CEOs and executives, creating environments conducive to skill enhancement, informed decision-making, and superior results. He offers individual coaching, arranges expert speakers, and provides access to a global network of over 45,000 board members spanning 35 countries.
Experience and Expertise:
- Bob Carrothers, a Master Chair at Vistage Worldwide, brings over 29 years of experience in leadership development and executive coaching.
- He has guided CEOs and C-suite executives towards greater success and fulfillment through his extensive expertise in the field.
Recognition and Achievements:
- Bob was appointed as a Master Chair in 2015 and in 2016 and has been recognized with the prestigious Chair Excellence Award 6 times for his outstanding contributions to Vistage members.
Entrepreneurial Insights:
- Drawing from his experience as a Founder and CEO of three interrelated companies, Bob brings a unique perspective to his coaching practice, learning valuable lessons from past mistakes.
Certifications and Tools:
- Bob is certified as an Emergenetics advisor and Predictive Index practitioner, equipping him with a profound understanding of human behavior and cognition.
Podcast Topic Suggestions:
- Executive Leadership; Company Culture; Delegation; Taking Risk
How to Connect:
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- Website: VISTAGE
- LinkedIn: Bob Carrothers
- Email: [email protected]