1-6 Michele Barry – No More Whack-a-Mole: Going on the Offensive

1-6 Michele Barry on Chair-isma

Are your members solving the same business problems on repeat? Michele Barry calls that Whack-a-Mole leadership—and she’s got a better way.

Hosted by Francine Lasky, Vistage Chair and creator of Chair-isma, this episode goes beyond surface-level fixes to explore what it really takes to lead with intention, offense, and emotional intelligence.

From locker room stories to leadership icebergs, Venn diagrams to soccer strategies.  Here's the best quote: "Every single problem in your business is a reflection of who you are as a leader."

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If you’re a CEO, Chair, or facilitator tired of polite conversations and ready for deeper leadership work—this one’s for you.

Learn more: https://francinelasky.com/chairisma/

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Takeaways

  • Why most business problems are actually leader problems
  • How to move from reactive to offensive leadership
  • Why execution isn’t enough if the inner game is off
  • What it means to facilitate judgment-free growth

Chapters

00:00 Welcome & the Purpose Behind the Work

03:15 Superpowers in Leadership

04:20 Leadership Development with Great Grabber Questions for Waking Up the Brain

07:18 Understanding Subtext in Leadership

08:59 The Importance of Technical Execution in Sports and Business

09:49 Your "Sweet-spot" in Chair-ing a Meaningful Experience

11:50 Watch for the Icebergs, They are the Key to Solving Problems

13:00 The intersection between Maslow and Whack-a-mole

16:46 Balancing Depth and Practicality in Meetings

18:34 Measuring Success in Group Dynamics

19:56 Curated Learning Resources for Growth

21:52 Sports Analogies in Business Strategy

24:02 Wrap-up

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