Vistage Live - Australia and New Zealand - Business and Leadership Insights
Stephanie Christopher, MD of Vistage Australia and New Zealand
100 episodes
1 week ago
Join Stephanie Christopher, MD, Vistage Australia and New Zealand as she sits down with business leaders and inspiring guests covering wide-ranging conversations about all things leadership, exploring the questions that are top of mind for small to mid-sized businesses: strategic planning, exit strategies, family business, talent, scaling up, AI, transformation, economic updates and more. Success thrives on different perspectives.
If you are passionate about growth, improving your decision-making or just interested in what is going on in the world of the midsized or small business then this podcast is for you.
Take the first step towards results – listen now.
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Join Stephanie Christopher, MD, Vistage Australia and New Zealand as she sits down with business leaders and inspiring guests covering wide-ranging conversations about all things leadership, exploring the questions that are top of mind for small to mid-sized businesses: strategic planning, exit strategies, family business, talent, scaling up, AI, transformation, economic updates and more. Success thrives on different perspectives.
If you are passionate about growth, improving your decision-making or just interested in what is going on in the world of the midsized or small business then this podcast is for you.
Take the first step towards results – listen now.
Decoding Strategic Decisions with Dr Chris Stephenson
Vistage Live - Australia and New Zealand - Business and Leadership Insights
24 minutes 9 seconds
2 months ago
Decoding Strategic Decisions with Dr Chris Stephenson
In this episode of Vistage LIVE, host Stephanie Christopher is joined by Dr Chris Stephenson — a transformational leader with over 25 years of global executive experience and a doctorate in strategic decision-making. Chris has led company turnarounds across 12 countries and now mentors CEOs, helping them navigate complexity, make smarter choices, and unlock transformational growth.
Chris unpacks why so many boards and leadership teams fall into the trap of suboptimal decisions, how politics inside organisations can derail strategy, and why diversity of thought is vital to overcoming blind spots. He also shares his simple markers for identifying whether decision-making is strong or flawed — and offers practical insights CEOs can apply immediately to sharpen focus, drive innovation, and lead with greater confidence.
Key highlights:
Why 85% of top management decisions are suboptimal — and how to change that
The hidden role of organisational politics in shaping outcomes
How CEOs can build safe spaces for challenge and diversity of thought
The importance of hiring for attitude, not just skills
Why leaders must embrace boldness, experimentation, and adaptability
Vistage Live - Australia and New Zealand - Business and Leadership Insights
Join Stephanie Christopher, MD, Vistage Australia and New Zealand as she sits down with business leaders and inspiring guests covering wide-ranging conversations about all things leadership, exploring the questions that are top of mind for small to mid-sized businesses: strategic planning, exit strategies, family business, talent, scaling up, AI, transformation, economic updates and more. Success thrives on different perspectives.
If you are passionate about growth, improving your decision-making or just interested in what is going on in the world of the midsized or small business then this podcast is for you.
Take the first step towards results – listen now.
