Rhode Island CEO Council
An Exclusive Consortium of CEOs Increasing Economic Success & Quality of Life
Membership is exclusively for QUALIFIED top executives who lead a workforce
Executive Leadership isn't one-size-fits-all, neither is Rhode IslandCEO Council membership
CEOs who lead a RI Workforce
Learn What Others See Ahead
— Annual Event —
No CEO stays effective without understanding current issues & changing strategies
Gain new ideas from respected CEOs and experts, on relevant topics such as economic conditions, leadership strategies, technology advancements such as AI, talent management, and regulatory challenges, etc.
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All Members
Learn What Other CEOs are Doing
— 8 per Year —
No business stays competitive without a continual source of new ideas and solutions
Gain new ideas from respected CEOs and experts, engage in candid roundtable discussions with your peers, participate in Q&A sessions, and gain the insights you need to better address strategic challenges
Accel & Ascend Members
Make Better Decisions in Less Time
— Monthly Meeting —
No decision maker sees their own blind spots without candid conversations with peers
Receive confidential, unbiased decision-support and strategic advice from a curated group of experienced CEOs who help you tackle your most important challenges using our DeepDive™ decision support process
Ascend Members
Increase Leadership Performance
— Custom Schedule —
No athlete, CEO or key executive reaches peak performance without the right coach.
Identify blocks & blind spots, grow leadership effectiveness, improve execution, and gain the skills needed to significantly increase teamwork, engagement and the overall performance of your organization
All members of The Rhode Island CEO Council come together with the understanding that in exchange for their willingness to share their experience, knowledge, and advice with peers, they gain access to the collective wisdom of their peers.
— Choose the membership that works best for you —
| RICEOs | ENGAGE | ACCEL | ASCEND | BENEFITS |
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| † | ★ | ★ | ★ |
– The Annual Rhode Island CEO Summit — Gain new ideas from respected CEOs, experts,
and discussions with your peers about relevant topics such as
the economic direction, leadership strategies, technologies
such as AI, talent management, and regulatory challenges, etc.
Attendees are seated at a table with peers—those who lead
similar sized organizations. † Non-member CEOs who lead a Rhode Island Workforce are welcome—a paid registration is required (qualified chief executives only). |
| † | ★ | ★ | ★ |
– Rhode Island CEO Wisdom Exchanges — Gain new ideas from respected
CEOs and experts, engage in candid, professionally-moderated
roundtable discussions with your peers, participate in Q&A
sessions, and gain the insights you need to better address strategic
challenges. † Non-Member CEOs may attend one CEO Wisdom Exchange to determine if Engage or Accel Membership is right for them (registration fee required). |
| † | ★ | ★ | ★ |
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Accel™ Strategic
Leverage Session — A 90-minute CEO diagnostic that
will surface the 1–2 constraints that will decide your 3-year
outcome — and map the fastest path to remove them. † CEOs who lead a Rhode IslandWorkforce may schedule a session. Non-members pay a consultation fee / members do not. |
| ★ | ★ | ★ | – Complimentary Seat in all CEO Council Meetings & Events: including the Annual CEO Summit, CEO Wisdom Exchanges, CEO Briefings, Member-only Social events, etc. (members do not pay registration fees). | |
| ★ | ★ | ★ | – CEO Council Member Directory Access — Members receive access to The CEO Council's confidential member network with direct access to peer support and member recommended resources. | |
| ★ | ★ | ★ | – CEO to CEO Introductions — Warm introductions to trusted CEOs, experts, consultants, policy makers, and executive coaches when requested. | |
| ★ | ★ | ★ | – Complimentary Guest Invitations — Invite any qualified chief executive to come as your guest to any CEO Wisdom Exchange or the Annual Rhode IslandCEO Summit. | |
| ★ | ★ | ★ | – Special CEO Briefings — Complimentary access to any and all special CEO Briefings. | |
| ★ | ★ | ★ | – Member-Only Social Events — Enjoy private, casual conversations with your peers in an exceptional venue (significant others welcome). | |
| ★ | ★ | ★ | – WaterFire Providence VIP Access — Enjoy access to the exclusive Inner Circle reception tent with complimentary food, beverages, & boat rides on the canal by the fires at any WaterFire lighting. (Located in Rhode Island). | |
| ★ | ★ | ★ |
– Exclusive CEO Retreats —
Invitations to Member-only CEO Retreats held by The CEO Council
at a premier resort destination NOTE: The cost of CEO Council Retreats are in addition to (not included in) your membership dues. |
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| ★ | ★ | ★ | – Meetings & Events in Other Cities — Complimentary seats in CEO Wisdom Exchanges, CEO Summits, CEO Briefings, and other Member-only events in other cities and states held by other chapters of The CEO Council. | |
| ★ | ★ | ★ | – Briefings, Videos, Transcripts, White Papers, etc. — Download and share FireSide Chats, Q&A Sessions, Expert Briefings, whitepapers, etc. | |
| ★ | ★ | – Accel™ Advisory Board Membership — A seat on a small, confidential, professional-facilitated CEO Advisory Board with 8 to 10 curated non-competing chief executives who provide unbiased advice and decision support to each other. | ||
| ★ | ★ | – Accel™ DeepDive Decision Support — Engage in a confidential, professionally directed, proprietary process with trusted CEOs—members of your Accel Advisory Board—and receive unbiased and actionable ideas, advice, and the strategies you need to best address your biggest strategic leadership challenge or business opportunity. | ||
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– Priority Access to
The CEO Council Member Retreats
held at premier resort destinations NOTE: The cost of The CEO Council Retreats is in addition to (not included in) your membership dues. |
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| ★ | – ExecQ™ Coaching — Monthly coaching sessions with a vetted, certified, highly experienced, CEO-Recommended executive coach—with C-suite leadership experience—who will help you gain strategic clarity, unlock greater leadership impact, and take your leadership and your organization to the next level—accomplishing more that you thought possible. | |||
| † | † | † | † | – ExecQ™ Coaching Engagements — Our vetted, certified, highly experienced, CEO-Recommended ExecQ™ coaches may be hired to work with a key leader in your organization. † NOTE: Member-companies receive reduced pricing. |
Is membership in The Rhode Island CEO Council right for you?
Do you meet The CEO Council's Membership Criteria?
Do you agree to abide by The CEO Council's Principles of Participation?
Do you believe you can achieve exceptional results while acting with respect, care, and fairness for the well-being of all involved?
Are you a life-long learner who invests in continually honing your leadership skills?
Do you want to significantly accelerate the growth & profitability of your company?
Are you willing to reprioritize and invest your valuable time in something that will measurably increase your productivity, leadership performance, and business results?
If you answered "YES" to all of
these questions
Let’s Schedule a Time to Talk
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