Upload
david-keuning
View
1.691
Download
0
Tags:
Embed Size (px)
DESCRIPTION
Being a CEO can be a pretty lonely job. Here is my story of how I connected with other leaders in Honolulu to create a CEO peer group. Hope you enjoy it!
Citation preview
Vistage in Hawaii
The launch of a peer group in Honolulu, Hawaii.
CEO <
Hi!
Vistage in Hawaii
I’m Dave Keuning.
Vistage in Hawaii
I’m a formerCEO from…
Vistage in Hawaii
…Honolulu.
Vistage in Hawaii
In 2006 I moved my family to start a software company in…
Vistage in Hawaii
Vistage in Hawaii
…Japan
Multi-million dollar business
I had…
Vistage in Hawaii
Multi-million dollar business60% per year growth
I had…
Vistage in Hawaii
Multi-million dollar business60% per year growthGreat profitability
I had…
Vistage in Hawaii
Vistage in Hawaii
…but…
…it was really hard!
Vistage in Hawaii
…it was really hard!
Wow, this is really
hard.
Vistage in Hawaii
Every step was a
struggle.
Vistage in Hawaii
I kept thinking…
“Surely
someone…
Vistage in Hawaii
Vistage in Hawaii
some- where…
Vistage in Hawaii
..has already
SOLVED this before!”
Vistage in Hawaii
That’s when someone
suggested I talk with
other CEO’s.
Vistage in Hawaii
What a great idea! ..a CEO
peer group!
Vistage in Hawaii
I discovered Vistage... Vistage in Hawaii
Vistage
International
(Vistage organizes CEO peer groups.)
Vistage in Hawaii
But there weren’t
any in Japan.
Vistage in Hawaii
So I started my own.
Vistage in Hawaii
Then something terrible happened.
Vistage in Hawaii
First this… Then this… Then this…
Earthquake Tidal Wave Fukushima
Vistage in Hawaii
I decided to move hometo Hawaii.
Vistage in Hawaii
I decided to move hometo Hawaii.
Bye-bye, software company.
Bye-bye, peer group.
Hello, Honolulu.
Vistage in Hawaii
I liked it so much, I decided to keep the CEO peer group idea.
Vistage in Hawaii
Rebo
ot in
Hon
olul
u!
Vistage in Hawaii
Why a CEO peer group?
Unbiased feedback from a group of your peers.
Vistage in Hawaii
…they have no axe to grind. Vistage in Hawaii
Vistage helps Honolulu CEO’s
Vistage in Hawaii
Become better leaders
Make better decisions
Get better results
Peer advisory board.Work on your business. Not in your business.
Vistage in Hawaii
Expert workshopsContinuing education for you and your staff.
Vistage in Hawaii
Vistage in Hawaii
Dave is a true leader: dynamic, passionate and visionary. To this, he adds amazing creativity. Most of all, Dave exudes optimism and a sense that he's going to make a positive difference in the world, right now. His attitude is infectious and it is tremendous fun to work with Dave.
Dave has very thoughtful and creative out-of-the-box thinking. He has helped me tremendously to manage my business. I recommend Dave to anyone who wants or needs help with their business. Sometimes as business owners we are faced with many issues and it is good to have a sounding board which Dave provides in a way that allows you to utilize his suggestions.
Signe GodfreyPresident/Owner Olsten Staffing and Executive Search Services
David has been very helpful in our business. He has helped tremendously in improving our processes, management decisions, keeping everyone accountable.
Ryan WadaPresident at Quality General
“David operates with total integrity toward all of those around him - clients, employees, and stakeholders.”
• Passionate about growing your business?• Green and growing?
(Not ripe and rotting!)• Willing to be held accountable?
Vistage in Hawaii
As a CEO are you…
Then connect with Dave on..
Vistage in Hawaii
TwitterEmailLinkedIn
Please
(And share with a CEO you love!)
Vistage in Hawaii
Results. Impact.
Growth.
Vistage in Hawaii