VISTAGE Summits
& Speaker Events
Every month there are as many as 50 intimate, invitation only Speaker and Executive session events across Florida. These groups meet eagle-to-eagle and focus on leadership, strategy, and business growth. A few are listed here.
To attend an event or join a group, fill out the form below and schedule a quick conversation with an Forum Chairperson. We host great leader-to-leader CEO peer advisory groups across Florida including Tampa, Orlando, Miami, Sarasota, and Jacksonville.
Exclusive Executive Knowledge-Sharing Events
Vistage Summits and Speaker Events are not business development networking events. They are exclusively for the CEOs and C-Suite Executives of qualified businesses to work together at the highest level on their own acumen and leadership, and the growth of their businesses.
As a CEO it’s rare to have a group of other CEOs to bounce ideas off, yet there is no-one better to learn from than other leaders in your same situation. You owe it to your employees, your family and yourself to check it out. Fill out the form below to have a conversation to align expectations, talk about fit, and attend an event as out guest.
Date: January 21, 2025
Time: (8:30 am - 12:30 pm)
Featured Speaker: Don Schmincke
Accelerating Strategic Evolution: The Genetics of Competitive Sales & Organizational Performance
Join us for an extraordinary session with Don Schmincke, renowned author of The Code of the Executive and High Altitude Leadership. Tired of management fads that fail to deliver? Discover time-tested strategies rooted in ancient wisdom and modern science to elevate your organization’s performance.
Learn why traditional strategic planning often fails and how to fix it. Uncover methods to build passion, foster a high-performance culture, improve hiring practices, and accelerate strategic execution.
Don’t miss this opportunity to transform your leadership approach and drive unprecedented results. Reserve your spot now and lead your organization to new heights!
Date: February 18, 2025
Time: (8:30 am - 12:30 pm)
Featured Speaker: Jim Canfield
The Value Creation Formula: Build the Company Everyone Wants to Buy. . . And you Don't Want to Sell
For most business owners, their company’s value is a major part of their net worth, yet many struggle with growth and value maximization. Jim’s workshop introduces a formulaic approach to achieve a growing, scalable, and valuable business. Participants will learn to address growth strategies, risk management, team building, and profitability enhancement. Using case studies and tools from his book, CEO Tools 2.0, Jim offers practical insights for making businesses more enjoyable to lead and well-positioned for succession or sale. This workshop benefits all business owners, whether they plan to sell or simply want to enhance their business’s value and efficiency.
Date: April 15, 2025
Time: (8:30 am - 12:30 pm)
Featured Speaker: Ken Stabler
Extraordinary Workplaces: How to Use Employee Engagement as the #1 Strategy for Company Growth
Many leaders face the challenge of unclear communication with employees, leading to disengagement. Ken Stibler’s presentation offers best practices for enhancing employee engagement and shaping company culture, drawing on research from Gallup, SHRM, Pew Research, and Deloitte. He shares stories from award-winning companies to illustrate effective strategies. Participants will receive a workbook and follow-up materials, making it easy to implement these strategies. This session provides clear, powerful, and actionable insights to improve employee clarity and engagement, fostering a positive company culture.
Date: May 20, 2025
Time: (8:30 am - 12:30 pm)
Featured Speaker: Severin Sorenen
Extraordinary Workplaces: How to Use Employee Engagement as the #1 Strategy for Company Growth
Struggling to attract top-tier talent that drives real results? Join us for an exclusive session with Severin Sorensen, 7-time best-selling author and executive coach, as he reveals how to consistently hire “difference-makers” essential for your company’s growth.
Discover the 5-S Hiring System—Specification, Sourcing, Screening, Selection, and Setting Expectations—and gain insights from The Talent Palette on the 26 attributes of exceptional talent. Experience a live AI demonstration using ChatGPT to enhance your hiring process, from crafting job descriptions to conducting effective interviews.
Don’t miss this opportunity to transform your talent acquisition strategy and build a high-performing team. Reserve your spot now and take the first step toward sustainable business success!