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Vistage International

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The mission of Vistage is straightforward and powerful:  “We strive to create Better Leaders who Make Better Decisions and Achieve Better Results.”

Ed is very proud of his twenty-year relationship with Vistage International, the World’s Largest CEO Leadership Development Organization.

Ed currently chairs 6 different Vistage groups, working with more than 120 members on a monthly basis. His current members generate revenues in excess of $2B and employ more than 2,500 people. His average member commits for 6-7 years, with many staying for more than 10 years (some even predate him). In his groups, there have been multiple exit transactions exceeding $300M.  There have also been successful family business transitions.

Listen to Ed’s Interview discussing his Vistage experience on the Arete Coach Podcast

The Vistage model offers a unique blend of peer learning, executive coaching, expert insights, and extensive resources. This includes access to leading subject matter experts, specialized networks, latest research findings, a vast archive of content, whitepapers, conferences, and a global community of over 45,000 members across 35 countries. This comprehensive approach supports leaders in navigating complex business landscapes, fostering personal and professional growth.

Download this document explaining more about Vistage.

The results for our members speak for themselves, as they more than double the growth of their competitors and outperform all major business indices.  There is a reason why Vistage is the oldest, biggest, and best CEO leadership development organization in the world.

Download a Fact Sheet about our current membership community.

Check out the Vistage YouTube Channel

Hear an objective member appraisal of their Vistage experience.

Advancing Leader Program

The Advancing Leader Program supports Vistage CE members by accelerating the leadership development of their Experienced and Advancing Managers.

Key Executive Program

The Key Executive Program develops the C-level executives that you rely on to contribute to your strategy and elevate your business.

Chief Executive Program

The Vistage Chief Executive Program is designed to help you make more effective decisions that lead to powerful results. At the core, a confidential advisory group of peers helps you focus on what’s most critical.

Emerging Leader Program

The Vistage Emerging Leader Program prepares your rising stars to reach the next level of leadership. Guided by a Vistage Chair, members develop leadership skills and the confidence to deliver on your company goals.

Small Business Program

The Vistage Small Business program gives you a forum to rise above the urgent and focus on what’s most critical: tough, strategic decisions that will drive your business forward and grow it faster.

What Can I Do for You?

Ed currently serves as the Chair of two Chief Executive Groups, a Small Business Group, a Key Executive Group, and an Emerging Leader Group. There are currently 81 members in his five groups.

Here is a brief overview of the Vistage Model:

A deeper look into the group experience

Vistage Member Testimonials

Vistage Member Testimonials

Useful Vistage Links

Vistage CEO Confidence Index

Vistage Resource Center

Vistage Perspectives Magazine

Vistage Networks Brochure – Available Member Affinity Groups

Leading In Challenging Times

Please also click on  Vistage Testimonial Videos to view comments from some of our members

Independent article about the value of business peer groups:   Should You Join A Business Group?

Interested in learning more about Vistage?

Get in touch today and schedule an appointment with Ed Robinson to see what he can do to help you become an more effective leader. 

Contact Ed

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The Three Distinctive Advantages of Vistage

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The 7 Benefits of CEO Peer Groups

Vistage has a variety of different peer membership groups:

Click on this link to see a summary presentation on the various leadership development programs offered by Vistage.

Download  Managing Workplace Velocity: Improving Employee Retention

Download CEOs Guide to Building a World Class Sales System

Download the latest issue of Vistage Perspectives magazine

Download new Vistage e-book on Leadership Excellence

Download the Vistage Document – The CEO’s 7 Laws of Leadership

Feedback & Reviews

These reviews are taken from Google.

ExcellentCapacity Building Solutions5.0★★★★★ Based on 19 reviews fromSee all reviews review us onCindi W. ★★★★★ I have worked with Ed for over 5 years in improving and developing my business and my professional skills. Ed is walking encyclopedia of resources for all aspects of business and personal development. He both encourages and challenges each client to move closer to their potential by providing education, honest feedback and holding his clients accountable. I found working with Ed to be a lot of fun! Highly recommend to business owners who want to take full responsibility for their actions (good and bad) and grow!Response from the ownerThank you Cindi! I hope all is well. Miss you... Mark M. ★★★★★ We’re a family owned landscape business been in business 40 plus years over 300 employees ( team members) and going thru a generational change of leadership. Eds experience / knowledge / intellect( many more) in all areas of business and economic situations . Ed has played a large role in are current success . We have used consultant / coaches in are business over the years( little success) for are type service business. ED has been the best by far and the glue that has helped us get are team to a new level of performance/ understanding and what leadership is about in all walks of life. Helping family business continue to thrive in current environment is what his strongest skill set has been for us . Not an easy task in 2022 as all aspects business are changing rapidly but in the end leadership is what it’s all about easy to forget sometimes . Ed will make sure that doesn’t happen. Thank you EDResponse from the ownerThank you Mark! It is pleasure to work with your team and you! warren R. ★★★★★ Ed Robinson has been an invaluable resource for me in my growth with my company and my life. The time spent with him has helped me deal with an ever changing landscape in the current business environment. Ed has been direct and supportive of my progress and critical when necessary. He has provided clarity with his insight and experience. He has the ability to cut through to the root of an issue and provide advice and guidance in discovering the best path forward. I have found him to be genuine and willing to share his own experiences, to be part of the solution. I believe in order to achieve this level of consciousness Ed's motivation is to make those he associates with better in all phases of life.Response from the ownerThank you Warren. It is a privilege to work with you! Amir R. ★★★★★ Capacity Building Solutions helped me take my startup business to the top one percent in my industry in 8 years. The value is in personal and professional development. It's not lonely at the top when you have Ed Robinson on your side.Response from the ownerThanks Amir! It was great to share your journey! There is still a lot of good runway ahead of you! Phil C. ★★★★★ I have known Ed for over a decade in his role as a Vistage Chair and additionally as the Program Chair for Associated Pest Services. Ed and Capacity Building Solutions 5 stars for both, if I could give a 6 I would!!Let’s start with Vistage. I have watched Ed in action over the years with both his CE and Key groups and the success his members have under his stewardship. I have also been present in his groups as a speaker. I view Ed as one of the top Vistage Chairs in the country as he truly facilitates, coaches and teaches his groups. Ed creates an atmosphere where his members hold each other accountable and when necessary Ed holds them accountable (which is fun to watch in action!!). He also is fierce on a true financial scorecard for each member that adds to the Accountability.Now let’s turn to Associated. This is a group comprised mostly of CEOs of the top pest control companies in the country. Ed has taken the programming and facilitation of our twice a year meetings to another level over the last 10+ years. Working with our Board of Directors he continues to keep the meetings fresh and lively. Ed also spearheads our annual Benchmarking Survey (the best in the industry) and the full day review of it where we look at best practices and uncover gems. Ed has this down to a science with a lot of art applied.Bottom line…If you are looking to take your business and yourself to the next level then their is no better person than Ed Robinson and Capacity Building Solutions!!!Response from the ownerThank you for the kind words Phil. I am only ever as good as the people I work with and you set a very high bar in this regard. It's been great to have you as client, colleague and most importantly friend! js_loader

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Address: 109 College Avenue Frederick, MD 21701
Phone : (301) 624-5686
Mobile: (240) 426-4457
Email: robin_ed@capacity-building.com
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