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Executive Peer Groups

The Right Perspective Changes Everything

You know your business better than anyone. But that doesn’t mean you should have to solve every challenge alone. That is why The High Center created Executive Peer Groups: a confidential, structured, and deeply supportive environment where leaders like you gain the insight, accountability, and perspective needed to lead at your best.

You are surrounded with leaders who have faced many of the same questions—growth, people, strategy, culture, succession, governance, ownership, and the future of the business. They won’t tell you how to run your company. They’ll ask better questions, share hard-earned experience, challenge your assumptions, and help you see possibilities you may not see from inside your own organization.

That’s the power of The High Center Executive Peer Groups.

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Peer Group Benefits

Gain Trusted Perspectives

Get candid feedback from experienced peers who understand the challenges, opportunities, and responsibilities that come with leading a business.

Make Better Decisions

Test your thinking, challenge assumptions, and explore options with leaders who bring different experiences and perspectives to the table.

Turn Ideas Into Action

Move from insight to execution with peer accountability, practical experience, and encouragement to keep you and your business moving forward.

Hear from High Center Members

“Being involved in a peer group has definitely delivered. I’ve also gained valuable business connections through my group. They’ve helped me see what I’m good at and what I can do better.”
John Esh
Joyland Roofing
“Every time we have a peer group meeting, there's an impact on our business. In our group, we have that culture of humor and honesty. And when you're sitting around a room being completely vulnerable, sharing your numbers, talking about your challenges and your business sharing issues, it really is so helpful to have all those people in that room holding you accountable on things.”
Dan Sahd
Sahd Metal Recycling
“The knowledge we have gained from the Leadership Speaker Series and our involvement in Executive Peer Groups has been extremely instrumental in how we now manage the business to not only avoid those dangerous rocks, but to use best practices for excelling in the future.”
Steve Vogel
Conestoga Tile

Is a Peer Group Right for me?

You are a strong fit if you are…

  • A CEO, President, or key executive of a family owned or privately held firm
  • Committed to building a multi-generational legacy
  • Actively planning for succession or ownership transition
  • Open to new ideas and outside perspectives
  • Ready to invest time in your own leadership development
  • Willing to be as helpful to others as you want them to be to you

What you can expect to gain…

  • A confidential sounding board of non-competing peers
  • Real-time solutions to your most pressing challenges
  • Accountability that drives follow-through and results
  • Deep business connections that last a career
  • Growth in leadership, strategy, and personal effectiveness
  • A framework for navigating the unique dynamics of business

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a High Center Executive Peer Group?

An Executive Peer Group is a cohort of 8-10 High Center members dedicated to helping one another reach their professional and personal goals. Groups meet to share best practices, process real business challenges, and hold each other accountable in a structured, confidential setting. The result is a uniquely safe environment where leaders can be honest, vulnerable, and genuinely open to growth.

What makes a High Center Peer Group different from networking?

A networking group introduces you to new people. A peer group gives you the same 8 to 10 people who know your business well enough to tell you the truth about it.

  • The room is protected: this enables members to raise issues they cannot raise anywhere else.
  • The meeting is facilitated: it follows the same proven agenda and is led by a trained High Center Managing Director. 
  • You leave with commitments, not just contacts: members leave with clear next steps and are held accountable for them at the following meeting.
  • The relationships outlast the meeting: members form deep bonds that extend well beyond business.
Who participates in Executive Peer Groups?

Business owners, CEOs, presidents, and key executives from family-owned and privately held businesses and nonprofits. Groups are intentionally structured to provide a range of perspectives while avoiding conflicts of interest. Members from the same company and direct competitors are not placed in the same group. The groups are designed for people who want to learn, grow, and reach new levels.

How often do Peer Groups meet?

Executive Peer Groups meet every other month in a facilitated, four-hour session and follow the same proven agenda. Each meeting provides dedicated time for members to discuss challenges, share insights, learn from one another, and address issues that matter to their businesses and lives.

How do I become part of a Peer Group?

Peer Group participation is an important part of High Center membership. The process begins with a conversation about your company. The High Center team works with you to identify the Peer Group that offers the best fit based on factors such as leadership role, business, industry, and potential conflicts of interest. Reach out to our team today to get started.

Connect with a Peer Group

Take your seat at the table with business leaders who understand what’s at stake. Gain trusted perspectives, challenge your thinking, and lead your business with confidence.

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