Having played team sports since I was 9 years old, I have built the mindset that to be successful, I can’t do it alone. Although I have built this mindset, I often see with coaching and consulting clients that many people want to do it all on their own.  Whether it is...

The world is changing more rapidly, in more contexts, than ever before. Technology seems redundant or obsolete just as soon as we understand how to use it. Restaurants open and close, trends change - so often to our surprise, and who knows what television show we...

Modified and updated from a Vista Global Coaching & Consulting post from June 8, 2016 My experience with nonprofit board governance began in college when I was President of U.C. Berkeley’s Sports Club Council, comprised of 30 different clubs on campus. I had no...

All year long, I work with organizations, small groups, and individuals to identify their strengths and values, to forge cross-cultural connections, and to expand their conversational intelligence. So why is taking this work from the conference room to an online...

Guest Post by Elaine ClaytonVista Leadership Institute* participant, 2016travelaine.com | @travelainegram When I started the Vista Leadership Institute, I felt stuck in my career and life plans. I had a successful career, health, great community; but I didn’t feel...

It’s been a spring of renewing and refocusing our work at Vista Global. Two weeks ago we relaunched our flagship website at VistaGlobalCC.com with a whole new design thanks to KTD Creative and a flurry of new information to share with prospective coaching clients and...

As a B Corp certified business owner, I regularly encounter inspiring organizations that are committed to using the power of business as a force for good. Through B Corp, I learned about Ellevate Network, a global community of professional women committed to elevating...

Looking for a good reason to take a break from work and learn about Vista Leadership Institute? We've got three!  Join us on Tuesday, May 2, 2017, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. EDT for a webcast and live chat. Why? Because... 1. This is your chance to chat with a Class of...

Don't beat yourself up if haven't found your life's passion. Most people do not know what they are most passionate about, regardless of their age or accomplishments. Vista Leadership Institute uses a variety of today's most innovative tools to help you find your...

Are you feeling stuck in your work or life? Vista Leadership Institute’s innovative six-month program helps you answer the question, “What do I want to do next?” and put your ideas into action. Join Institute Founder Mary Stelletello and Class of 2016 Alum Cristina...

Leadership across sectors is a success factor for solving complex social problems. There has been momentum over the last ten years in the United States and globally to formalize multi-sector collaboration through various approaches including B Corps and systems...

Travel to Find Your Purpose Vista Leadership Institute's next retreat takes place October 21-28, 2017, when participants gather in person for an immersive cross-cultural experience in Oaxaca, Mexico. Customized peer-learning workshops are designed to transform your...

Feeling stuck? Design thinking can help you. We know a great deal about what leaders do and how they do it. But we know very little about the inner place, the source from which they operate. Successful leadership depends on the quality of attention, intention, and...

Watch Testimonials of Transformation Vista Leadership Institute's innovative six-month program helps you answer the question, "What do I want to do next?" and put your ideas into action. During the transformational 2016 retreat, participants were asked to describe...

Leadership Research Predicts Why "The Future is Female" In honor of Women's History Month and International Women’s Day, it's fitting to revisit The Athena Doctrine, written by John Gerzema and Michael D’Antonio. Their research of 64,000 people in 13 countries...

Take a Sneak Peek into the Institute This video highlights some of key themes in Vista Leadership Institute. Journey: At the core of the experience is the transformative journey you will take exploring your strengths in virtual classes as well as immersing yourself in...

I am writing from Oaxaca, Mexico, as my friends and colleagues in the United States adjust to the new Trump administration. I was also in Oaxaca on Election Day with the inaugural class of the Vista Leadership Institute during our intensive week-long retreat. The day...

Starting your journey by looking inward The Institute launched its first cohort in July with great success. Participants began their journey by exploring their personal strengths and core values, followed by an individual coaching session. Our first virtual classroom...

Mary Stelletello, Founder of Vista Leadership Institute, won an Editor’s Choice nomination from the Mexico Travel Photography Facebook Group. She took the winning picture below while on a visit to an amaranth field in Oaxaca with the Institute's partner organization...

A focal point of Vista Leadership Institute is our weeklong retreat in Oaxaca, Mexico. The Oaxacan culture inspires many of the themes we incorporate in the Institute, such as cultural competence and multi-sector collaboration. The activities during the week in Mexico...

What does a Leadership Action Plan look like? Vista Leadership Institute empowers participants to take action towards achieving goals. But what does a "leadership action plan" even mean? The process can start small but finish big. One example I can relay stems from...

Leadership in Action | In addition to volunteering with other social justice organizations, the Institute visits Vida Nueva, an all-women cooperative of artisans who use large floor looms to weave 100% wool rugs and carpets, hand-dyed with natural earth pigments.

Happy Hour Launch Party Join us at Impact Hub Oakland for complimentary wine, beer, and appetizers to learn more about Vista Leadership Institute on Thursday, April 21st at 5:30 p.m. Local Oakland-based restaurant Tamales La Oaxaqueña will be serving famous authentic...

Hora Feliz Launch Party Join us at Oyamel's Butterfly Bar for complimentary wine, beer, and appetizers to learn more about Vista Leadership Institute on Monday, April 18th at 5 p.m. Why a Butterfly Bar? Because every year millions of Monarchs migrate south from Canada...

Ending Hunger and Improving Public Health in Rural Mexico Vista Leadership Institute would not be possible without the collaboration of inspiring partner organizations like Puente a la Salud Comunitaria. Founded in 2003 by Kate Seely and Katherine Lorenz, the...

According to Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace report, we are experiencing a global crisis in worker disengagement. 87% of employees are either not engaged or actively disengaged. This dismal statistic is an urgent call for organizations to more effectively...

What will be the most important leadership skill in the 21st Century?  Our local communities are becoming more diverse and globally connected through technology and demographic changes. By 2050, the United States will consist of a majority non-white population. The...

This introspective question, when asked can trigger a blank face or a “what kind of question is that?” face. The question of "Who am I?" is fundamental in your leadership journey. It is usually followed up with, “What is important to you? What do you stand for? What...