Leadership Thinking for CEOs & Senior Executives

From the Seat That Counts.

Perspectives from Fenella Kim, MBA, CPP — a three-time exited CEO and Vistage Chair in New York — on leadership, CEO coaching, peer advisory, business growth, and what it really takes to lead at the highest level.

Explore practical insights for CEOs, founders, business owners, and senior executives navigating growth, strategic decisions, and leadership development.

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Decision Fatigue in Leadership: How CEOs Make Better High-Stakes Decisions

What is decision fatigue, what does the research really show, and how can CEOs protect their biggest calls? A 5-step

How to Lead Your Company Through AI Adoption Without Losing Your Team

The technology is the easy part. Five leadership principles for AI change management, a 90-day rollout plan and questions for

Advisory Board vs Board of Directors: What Private Company CEOs Really Need

Advisory board vs board of directors: how they differ in authority, liability and cost, plus a third option for private

Family Business Succession Planning on Long Island: A Step-by-Step Guide

A phased timeline for family business succession planning on Long Island, from five years out to the first year after

CEO Burnout: 9 Warning Signs and How Top Leaders Recover

Spot CEO burnout early: 9 warning signs, a 9-question self-check, and five recovery moves top leaders use to get their

How Much Does Executive Coaching Cost? 2026 Pricing Guide

Executive coaching cost in 2026 by engagement model: hourly, retainer, 6-month package and C-suite rates, plus ROI math and how

Vistage vs YPO vs EO vs TAB: Which CEO Peer Group Fits You?

Vistage vs YPO vs EO vs TAB side by side: eligibility, revenue and age rules, meeting format, approximate cost and

Is Vistage Worth It? Vistage Membership Cost, Benefits and Who It’s Right For

What Vistage membership costs, what you get for it, real pros and cons, and who it fits. An honest buyer

CEO Annual Planning: A 6-Week Strategic Planning Process to Build Your 2027 Plan in Q4

A 6-week strategic planning process for CEOs of $5M–$100M companies: week-by-week goals, questions and outputs, plus a one-page 2027 plan

Leadership Coaching vs Executive Coaching: 7 Key Differences

Leadership coaching vs executive coaching: discover the key differences, who each approach is designed for, skills developed, and how to

Cognitive Empathy vs Emotional Empathy: 7 Key Differences for Better Business Decisions

Discover the difference between cognitive empathy and emotional empathy and learn how CEOs and business leaders can use both to

CEO vs COO: What’s the Difference? Roles, Power, Responsibilities & More

What is the difference between a CEO and COO? Explore their roles, responsibilities, authority, reporting structure, leadership relationship, and how

Executive Leadership Business Transformation Strategy: 10 Ways Leaders Turn Strategy Into Growth

Business transformation requires more than a strong strategy. Discover 10 executive leadership strategies CEOs can use to align people, strengthen

Skills Developed Through Executive Coaching: 12 Skills That Can Transform Your Leadership

Discover the most important skills developed through executive coaching, from strategic thinking and decision-making to communication, emotional intelligence, executive presence,

MedTech VC-Backed Startups Looking for Product Leadership Consulting: What to Know

VC-backed MedTech startups often reach a point where product decisions become too complex for founders and teams to manage alone.