Fresh perspectives and practices from leaders around the Valley.

Since 2013, the Business Leadership Forum (BLF) has offered CEOs, business owners, and executive leaders the opportunity to gather on a regular basis to share insights, address challenges and exchange ideas. BLF is designed around the needs of busy leaders.

Each three-hour monthly meeting provides members a confidential, non-competitive setting in which to:

  • Discuss their individual business goals, results, and successes
  • Cultivate feedback and ideas to address specific operational and interpersonal challenges
  • Hear from invited CEOs and other presenters on a range of thought-provoking business subjects
  • Focus on the core attributes and action steps for exceptional leadership

“I have been a member of Nancy Stone’s Business Leadership Forum for the past two years and I truly enjoy the value our monthly meetings have brought to my business. The sharing of ideas and the group discussions on challenging issues has helped me navigate through our ever changing business climate. The experience and knowledge of the Forum members has given me exposure to successful models in Business Development, Staffing, Leadership, Team Building, Problem Solving, Employee Satisfaction and many other areas that have made a positive impact on how I run my business. Nancy is a terrific facilitator who takes the time to understand your business so that the topics we discuss or the Guest Speakers she brings in to present help me to be a stronger leader. I would recommend Nancy Stone to anyone who is interested in making their business more successful.”

—ERIC FREI, Vice President / General Manager, Arizona / Las Vegas Operations, Waxie

Ultimately, BLF members benefit from the fresh perspectives and varied experiences of peers outside their own industries—and from the candor with which they can explore sensitive topics. Participants hold one another accountable for performance, helping each other to maintain focus on their most important objectives. And through shared history and experiences, members build long-term bonds of mutual support.

To learn more about the benefits of the Business Leadership Forum, call 480-521-4912 or send a message.

“I have been a member of the Business Leadership Forum for about five years. I have found it to be an exceptional experience, both professionally and personally. The speakers are relatable and always cover relevant topics that I have found very informative. The forum offers a comfortable setting to meet and share with other executives from multiple industry segments. I have gained trusted advisors, contacts and great friends throughout my time. I would highly recommend it to any executive looking to grow and explore new opportunities!”

—TOM CONNELL, Principal / Partner, Crest Insurance Group, LLC

“Participating in Business Leadership Forum always provokes new ideas, whether we’re brainstorming solutions for a challenge that a member is facing or hearing a presentation by a successful businessperson. As someone who’s self-employed, the forum also helps me feel more connected to the Phoenix business community. Above all, the experience and diverse backgrounds of the members guarantees that I come away with a fresh perspective each month—as well as action items for the projects I’m working on!”

—JAKE POINIER, Principal, Boomvang Creative Group