Joe Galvin

2 weeks ago | vistage.com | Joe Galvin

Uncertainty rules, much like it did through the recovery phase of a post-pandemic economy. The hopes and beliefs following the election for a pro-business tax and regulatory environment, along with stabilized inflation and interest rates and increased business activity, have been replaced by mounting concerns about economic instability. With this uncertainty comes a reversal in post-election optimism, as the Vistage CEO Confidence Index fell 22.1 points to 78.5 in Q1 2025.

2 weeks ago | vistage.co.uk | Joe Galvin

Economic / Future Trends Uncertainty rules, much like it did through the recovery phase of a post-pandemic economy. The hopes and beliefs following the election for a pro-business tax and regulatory environment, along with stabilized inflation and interest rates and increased business activity, have been replaced by mounting concerns about economic instability.

2 weeks ago | vistage.com | Joe Galvin

I'm getting a lot of questions about tariffs. "What should we do?"This week, the White House unveiled a massive tariff plan that is expected to include tariffs on nearly all imports to the U.S.So, how should U.S.-based companies thoughtfully prepare and respond to the changes these tariffs bring? As we explore the answer, it's helpful to examine what's common about these tariffs to those from the past and what's different.

2 weeks ago | vistage.co.uk | Joe Galvin

Personal Development I finally feel like my life is harmonized as much as I preach to my members to harmonize their lives. Editor’s Note: This profile is part of a series highlighting Vistage Chairs — executive coaches who help guide CEOs and leaders of small and midsize businesses to make better decisions for their companies, families and communities. For Katina Koller, being a Vistage Chair is a commitment to living a life of purpose.

3 weeks ago | vistage.co.uk | Joe Galvin

Technology Superman may be faster than a speeding bullet, but so is Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI). Likewise, Gen AI gives superhuman strength to small and midsize businesses (SMBs) that know how to harness it. Knowledge workers, for example, are using Gen AI to automate how they research, analyze and communicate information. Work groups are tapping into the technology’s limitless pool of knowledge.