Many of the CEOs with whom I meet express feeling isolated in their roles, everyone having eyes on him/her waiting to see what's next. Which direction will the company or organization take? What key decisions are being made that affect me?

Everyone has their own perspective and their own hidden agenda, knowingly or unknowingly.

Imagine for a moment, a dozen or more fellow CEOs and business owners sharing their advice and perspectives on your challenges and opportunities.

The most effective CEOs I know understand and value strategic solitude and deep thought. These CEOs constantly gather insight from new and unfiltered sources. You won’t find these CEOs on the tactical treadmill to nowhere. These CEOs are not lonely and isolated. 

These CEOs join and become valuable members of peer advisory groups. They connect with other CEOs and build deep bonds of trust. They lead powerfully. They get results faster. They are just a whole lot happier professionally and personally.

The most effective CEOs I know make critical decisions timely and thoughtfully. They are working on the business, NOT in the business.

Every CEO, president, founder, or business owner aims to accomplish more in their business, fix something internally or avoid a costly mistake. Imagine for a moment, a dozen or more fellow CEOs and business owners sharing their advice and perspectives on your challenges and opportunities. Think of it as a sort of master mind group.

Benjamin Franklin formed a master mind group, "... a club of mutual improvement, which we called the JUNTO." This group of 12 met to share views, express ideas and collaborate with no other agenda other than to see each member be successful.

In "Think and Grow Rich" author Napoleon Hill noted from his research of American business icons such as Andrew Carnegie and others that master mind groups were part of their success formula. As Mr. Hill noted, there were advantages in surrounding oneself with a group willing to lend counsel and advice wholeheartedly and in harmony.

Collaboration among peers with no hidden agendas can be powerful. Many CEOs and owners feel isolated and day-in, day-out they are making important decisions affecting not only their companies but also the lives of each employee and their families, as well as the CEO's family. In complex and ambiguous markets, these decisions can be daunting.

Vistage peer advisory groups help CEOs grow their businesses by outpacing their competition, achieving significant success, with less hours and better personal relationships. In these groups, CEOs make better decisions faster with better results. Having a group of 12 or more CEOs and owners on your team can make all the difference.

How do I know these CEOs? I am a Vistage Chair and I lead a private advisory board of some of the top CEOs in the Greater Atlanta Area.

If you are interested in learning more about how I and Vistage can help you achieve better results, make better decisions and improve your leadership skills, then I invite you to:

• Join me and other Atlanta area executives Wednesday May 24 to experience Vistage. For more information and to register, follow the link: http://www.vistage.com/atlleaders

• Connect with me in LinkedIn where you can learn more.

• Call me directly 404.217.5889 or send me an email at john.fenton@vistagechair.com.

Let's have a conversation and assess whether Vistage is right for you.