Vistage Selection Process

At Pinnacle CEO, we offer our clients an inside look as to what the Vistage selection process will entail. Want to learn more about the process?

We are here to guide you through the Vistage Group selection process.

If you’d like to be considered for a membership in one of our Vistage groups, Pinnacle CEO is your trusted partner to guide you along the way. We will be in touch to begin the initial screening after we receive your application.

*We have no room for non-participants. Invitation granted by the chair; reach out to Jim Heaton if you would like to be considered for the Vistage group. 

We expect every member to:

  • Attend each meeting and be fully present.
  • Bring your issues and opportunities to the group and help others solve theirs.
  • Raise the bar for the group as a whole.
  • Contribute your valuable knowledge and insight.
  • Be a leader who wants to grow both personally and professionally.

To qualify for membership, you must:

  • Be the owner, CEO, President, or Managing Director of a San Diego County-based company or division.
  •  Have P&L responsibility.
  • Be consistently active in growing your company’s profitability and value.
  • Be committed to personal and professional growth.

The selection process is rigorous, thorough, and designed to ensure that every member is an excellent fit for the group.

As a candidate, you’ll be screened to determine if you’re eligible to enter the selection process.

If you pass the initial screening, your first step is to prepare for and participate in a 90-minute interview with me, your Vistage Chair.  This interview determines whether you’ll move forward to the final phase of the selection process.

If you want to check to see if you qualify for Vistage, please click here to schedule a meeting!

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Selection Factors Include (But Are Not Limited To):

  • Openness to implementing new ideas
  • Independent decision-making ability and authority
  • Full commitment to being on time for and actively participating in all group meetings
  • Willingness to share knowledge and expertise with the group
  • Commitment to maintain confidentiality about group discussions
  • Flexibility to abide by the group’s operating principles
  • Willingness to nominate others for openings in the group
  • Relevant experience and knowledge
  • Years of experience as owner/CEO/President/Managing Director
  • Company size and number of employees
  • Active participation in your business on a day-to-day basis
  • Demonstrated leadership
  • Ability to participate as a peer with other group members
  • The ways in which you “walk your talk” and exhibit the core values of the group
  • Effectiveness in communication with people at all levels
  • Commitment to personal and business growth and improvement
  • The culture of your business

  • Years of experience as owner/CEO/President/Managing Director
  • Company size and number of employees
  • Active participation in your business on a day-to-day basis
  • Demonstrated leadership
  • Ability to participate as a peer with other group members
  • The ways in which you “walk your talk” and exhibit the core values of the group
  • Effectiveness in communication with people at all levels
  • Commitment to personal and business growth and improvement
  • The culture of your business
  • Years of experience as owner/CEO/President/Managing Director
  • Company size and number of employees
  • Active participation in your business on a day-to-day basis
  • Demonstrated leadership
  • Ability to participate as a peer with other group members
  • The ways in which you “walk your talk” and exhibit the core values of the group
  • Effectiveness in communication with people at all levels
  • Commitment to personal and business growth and improvement
  • The culture of your business

Join Vistage for the peer advisory you’ve been missing and take your company to the next level.

I’ve chosen to align myself with Vistage, because I respect the work they do to support CEO groups and the Chairs who run them.

I can help you get connected today!