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Episode 38 (101) High Performing Behavior: Stop Trying to Carry the Piano: The Music Is Theirs to Make (11:09) The Moment of Truth: Saying It Out Loud Changes Everything

28 Nov 2025

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Join Vistage Master Chair Tom Cuthbert in this episode of the ChairLife podcast. Tom concludes the high-performing behaviors series with number twelve on members making the group better, and discusses the power of saying things out loud. Show Notes Announcement: Chair World Sessions: Details two sessions in February 2026 on purpose-practice intersection and optimizing time/income. High-Performing Behavior Number 12: High-performing members make the group better; Aristotle quote on the whole being greater than parts. Role of the Chair in Groups: Facilitate invisibly, coach individuals, challenge participation. Episode Title Explanation: Stop carrying the piano; members make the music. Personal Lesson from Early Practice: Shifted from doing everything to member ownership. Ways to Make the Group Better: Facilitate, coach, remind of contributions. Tom’s Tips & Tricks: The Moment of Truth: Saying It Out Loud Changes Everything: Verbalizing clarifies and commits. Conclusion: Let members own the group; assess and facilitate member-led discussions. Tom’s Tips & Tricks: The Moment of Truth: Saying It Out Loud Changes Everything Tom discusses verbalizing thoughts in groups. Power of Speaking: Clarifies issues, builds accountability, gains peer insights. Benefits: Commits to action, changes perspective. Action: Encourage voicing one goal or challenge this week. Resources Explore these resources to support your Vistage Chair practice: www.tomcuthbert.com www.chairlifepodcast.com www.tomcuthbert.com/memberselectionplaybook The Coaching Habit - https://amzn.to/48CCMcH https://docs.google.com/document/d/1txBqZ_sBLA_2uZCUwSBLyk7pkSrPSiqqIQnI8XXsP4E/edit?usp=sharing

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