Some people sell products. Bob Wightman sells possibility, and a path to better decision-making. After 40 years in banking, including starting two banks from scratch, Bob now helps business owners and executives navigate the unknown through peer advisory groups.

From the chaos of the '80s banking collapse to leading five Vistage groups—four with a co-chair—Bob’s journey is packed with insight. In this episode of Chairwaves, he talks about drawing out what matters most to his members, identifying risk (a habit he can’t quit), and why helping others find the right peer group—not necessarily his—is what keeps him going. Because the truth is, almost every business owner can benefit from a peer group.

You can reach Bob directly at 214-564-0997 or via email at bob.wightman@vistagechair.com.

What happens when a group of CEOs shows up with both head and heart? According to Salt Lake City Chair Laura Langehaug, that’s when real leadership conversations begin.

In this episode of the Chairwaves podcast, Laura shares how her background in human capital and executive recruiting helped her recognize a common thread among high-performing leaders: isolation. Her Vistage group breaks that pattern, with diverse voices, generational perspectives, and a culture built on trust and openness. We talk about how shared values—not similar resumes—create real connection, and how Laura’s approach helps leaders open up, support each other, and grow together.

You can contact Laura through her Vistage profile or through LinkedIn.

What does a college basketball coach know about business?

Matt Doherty gets that question a lot. But once he lays it out—recruiting, training, budgeting, board management, media relations—it’s clear the overlap is bigger than people think. In this episode, Matt unpacks how leading high-performance teams on the court prepared him to guide business leaders in the boardroom.

From playing alongside Michael Jordan at UNC to being named National Coach of the Year, Matt's journey is full of highs, setbacks, and serious leadership lessons. After being asked to resign from his dream job at North Carolina, he went on a deep dive into executive coaching, emotional intelligence, and the power of culture. Now, as a Vistage Chair, he uses those hard-earned insights to help CEOs navigate their own leadership challenges.

This one’s for anyone who’s ever had their leadership questioned, and came back stronger.

The best way to contact Matt is via email at matt@dohertycoaching.com