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Avoiding Leadership Blind Spots Every leader has blind spots of one kind or another. We asked international speaker, strategist, and performance improvement author Michelle Smith for her thoughts on how to avoid the biggest problem we’ve all encountered. It’s a 6-minute read, and probably the best investment you’ll make today.

Thousands of books and articles have been written about how to organize and operate a business. And while the volume of publications might suggest that the subject has been exhaustively decided, in fact it has not. The dynamic nature of the environment requires organizations to be endlessly flexible, nimble and responsive.

The attitudes, expectations and tolerances of the labor force are not static either. We simplify the dynamics of...

Don’t prepare your business plan to impress investors. Build it to reflect your idea and use your research to rationalize the validity of the idea. Never base your conclusions on hunches and beliefs, but prepare the overall plan to build a business case that’s appealing.

Regardless of the type of business you run, you need to have solid relationships with your bank and your banker. But what the bank should expect of you? Perhaps more importantly, what you should expect of the bank?

After 45 years in the financial industry, I’ve made certain observations on both sides of this equation that may prove valuable. I’m happy to share them here:

In a recent conversation, a Millennial business owner lamented: “My marketing director knows all about social media…but can’t do much of anything else.”

Anecdotal evidence suggests this reaction is increasingly common, so we’ve asked Rob Weinberg, Chief Strategist of The MarketBuilding Team, to share some thoughts on how to find that ever-elusive creature; The Marketing Unicorn.

You’ll find his insights compelling, and also quickly recognize the solutions he provides apply to every discipline currently facing a shortage of talent. Take 10 minutes to solve your labor problems now.

The heat’s been turned up on companies that request or store personal data, even if it’s just to respond to requests for information. Penalties are stiff, and consumer information privacy is a growing movement. Learn here how it impacts your business…regardless of where you’re based.

How well is your privately-held company running? Here is a 10-point guide that will help you increase your value by getting to fiscal fitness. How does value result from being fiscally fit? Learn all you need to know right here.

HireAHelper markets itself as the authority on Hybrid™ Moving and the most affordable and reliable way to move.

But when they started examining exit strategies, they knew to turn to the CRT brain trust.

"Working with CRT not only improved our business, it had a genuine impact on the quality of the services we provide by increasing our resources and ability to focus on the mission of VBA."

Take 5 minutes to read about Verbal Behavior Associates' exciting success working with Chairmen's RoundTable.

Brandetize becomes a full service digital marketing and technology extension to a company’s existing business.

PME designs and assembles a variety of water quality monitoring sensors for research institutions, universities and government agencies around the world to be used in environmental natural waters such as rivers, estuaries and lakes. They came to Chairmen’s RoundTable looking for help managing the business more efficiently, as well as to enhance sales and obtain more customers.

They got SO much more than they ever expected!

Congratulations to CRT Alumnus La Jolla Logic, recently named SBA's Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year for 2019!

Have a story to tell, but not sure how to get started? We can help you there too. Just say “I have a story to tell” and we’ll take it from there.

It’s a question we’re asked all the time; How do I make Chairmen’s RoundTable work best for my particular circumstances?

This 60-second read provides answers from a two-time participant in the CRT Experience.

Here’s a CRT client with a creative product line, a great attitude on the importance of balancing work and fun, and a realistic recognition that they don’t have all the answers to build on yesterday’s positive news to make tomorrow’s success. Turning to us for the answers, their CEO now says “WOW! I wish I’d worked with Chairmen’s RoundTable YEARS ago!”

Here's a client so satisfied with the CRT experience that he worked with us TWICE! He says; "I would recommend Chairmen’s RoundTable to anyone who owns a business."

CRT brought focus to a company with huge potential and plans to quintuple gross sales in the next five years. Client calls working with CRT "one of the smartest moves" he could have made.

Solidly accomplished in general management, Ken Derrett has a proven track record of brand and business building across North America. He brings to every conversation strong talents in communication, amazing team building skills, and an unsurpassed sales and marketing perspective.

Come meet him now.

After spending 35+ years in the computer and telecommunications industries with three exits (including one IPO), and as an angel investor in over a dozen high tech companies in Southern California, Frank Creede brings a HUGE amount to smaller businesses and non-profits throughout the San Diego region.

Step inside and read his full story. It's WELL worth the investment!

John Riley
The newest face on the block is John Riley, who spent the past two decades developing strategies, financial plans, and mergers & acquisitions for PepsiCo. Coming from a Naval career and operating from offices in both New York and Chicago, John was focused on making operations and numbers work for divisions with household names like Pepsi, Tropicana, Quaker Oats, and Gatorade.

Beth Sirull
As the President/CEO of the Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego, Beth knows how to leverage the value each person brings to the table, and that collectively a small group can have a huge impact on the world.

Bill Lofft
With over 40 years of executive and financial management experience, Bill has founded, owned, operated, financed, served on the board of directors, and been an executive for a broad array of technology, energy and media businesses including: electronic media measurement of Cable TV, print media, broadband Cable and Satellite television distribution technology, the San Diego Super Computer Center, as well as nuclear and advanced fossil fuel power.

Virginia (Ginny) Beneke
30 years’ experience in organizational leadership, marketing, business development, strategic planning, and sales management in the technology (data networking and mobile) and education industries.

Steve Mendell
Specializing in Biotechnology, Medical Devices, and Business Strategy

J. Jeffrey Campbell
Corporate Leader, Mentor, Educator, Speaker, Writer and Connector

Every once in a while you’ll be fortunate enough to meet someone whose philosophy is “My word is my bond.” There’s a certain attitude that goes along with that philosophy that guarantees their commitment is money in the bank.

That's Dave Duval, a warm, personable, and honorable man who's sitting next to you at our monthly meetings. Come get to know him today.

“I was fortunate enough to have good mentors as a young adult,” says our Vice Chair of Sponsor Development, noting “I appreciate the willingness of someone to learn, grow, and contribute back to the community.”

Win Englebert, Director of Business Development, Bank of the West

With over 40 years in the banking world, Win is both accomplished and highly enthusiastic about commercial, private banking and financial services. He brings a proactive, results-oriented approach towards everything he does for each of our clients.

Do yourself a favor and introduce yourself at the next free CRT meeting.

Hanaa Zahran, SVP / Sr Relationship Manager, Pacific Premier Bank

Specializing in Commercial and Private Banking, Not for Profit Board Management, and Business Strategy. Hanaa brings over 20 years of experience in global treasury management, advisory sales, business development and relationship management to CRT's table at every meeting.

Do yourself a favor and introduce yourself at the next free CRT meeting.

Sir Winston Churchill is widely considered one of the 20th century's most significant figures, and he has a lot in common with the folks you'll meet at Chairmen's RoundTable.

Perhaps one of the most influential figures in American history, Ben Franklin was a leading author, printer, scientist, inventor, and statesman. He's just the kind of person you'll find sitting next to you at Chairmen's RoundTable.

At Chairmen’s RoundTable we find many of our clients are questioning the continued existence of their business in an unfathomable universe. Buffeted by issues ranging from finance to operations, personnel to marketing, they need mentors capable of asking the wise questions and eliciting adequate information to generate the right answers.

One of TIME Magazine’s Most Influential People in the World, George Clooney shows us all how to combine talent, good ideas, hard work, persistence, and the right connections into a household name.

Here’s how the Chairmen’s RoundTable is ready to help with the ideas and provide the connections.

One of the smartest people who ever lived, Einstein neatly summed up entrepreneurship with this statement. Few would argue with him.

Author Cullen Hightower said it best. For the past 21 years the professionals around the Chairmen’s RoundTable have been helping hundreds of San Diego’s businesses innovate, lead, and get to the next level.

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Olympian Roger Bannister knew what he was talking about. For the past 21 years the professionals around the Chairmen’s RoundTable have been helping hundreds of San Diego’s businesses innovate, lead, and drive themselves further...beyond the pain...to the success they seek.

At Chairmen’s RoundTable we’re all about helping San Diego’s businesses innovate, lead, and get to the next level.

Join some of the world's smartest business leaders to learn how to maximize your operations and profits. It's a free service, and you may qualify to become a client.

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Six accomplished executives with diverse backgrounds join in on non-profit organization’s mission to contribute to the community by helping local companies succeed

With the holidays now in full swing, here are a few tips to make sure you and your family stay safe.

Here are 16 entertaining facts about the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade.

Chairmen’s Roundtable’s social media profile is MUCH more vibrant these days, and we're growing! You’ll now find us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Google+, AND Instagram.

A rare opening in the league of CRT sponsors provides the right business owner an opportunity to hobnob with the finest, most dynamic, and arguably the best connected business leaders in San Diego County.