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Archives for March 2013

Crisis Leadership from Former Medtronic CEO Bill George

7:40 am By Dave Anderson

Bill George author of 7 Lessons For Leading in Crisis While pundits and experts are churning out a plethora of books analyzing the causes of the 2008 economic crisis, it’s refreshing to find a practical book that provides some good thinking on how to manage for success in crisis situations. In his new book, “7 Lessons for Leading in Crisis,” Harvard Business School Professor and former Medtronic CEO and Chairman Bill George, provides a concise handbook for applying proven leadership lessons in tough times so that companies and individuals can emerge successful on the other side of crises. Whether it’s the current economic crisis, a product recall or the loss of a job or a spouse, George’s book offers realistic actions leaders can take to put their companies and themselves on the right track. [Read more…]

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Alpha Board 2025-2026 Fresh Octane® Tour

Who are the leaders that are moving American business forward? It’s Business Drive Time®, and we are looking for some of the greatest business drivers regionally and nationally to feature in the Alpha® Board Fresh Octane Tour. 

Time to Hit The Road

Who are the leaders that are moving American business forward? It’s Business Drive Time®, and we are looking for some of the greatest business drivers regionally and nationally to feature in our 2025-2026 Alpha Board Business Leadership and Innovation Tour.    Who are the innovators?  Who are the leaders? What (and where) are the opportunities?  Which […]

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Time to Hit The Road

Who are the leaders that are moving American business forward? It’s Business Drive Time®, and we are looking for some of the greatest business drivers regionally and nationally to feature in our

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The Building of a City – Business Drive Time® in KC

It’s Business Drive Time in Kansas City. What does that mean?  Kansas City is growing!  Embrace it! About 100,000 companies, including ours, are sitting at the national epicenter of business

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Alpha Board 2025-2026 Fresh Octane® Tour

Who are the leaders that are moving American business forward? It’s Business Drive Time®, and we are looking for some of the greatest business drivers regionally and nationally to feature in the … [Read More...]

J.D. Higgason – Reece Nichols Real Estate Koehler Bortnick Group

J.D. Higgason of Koehler Bortnick Realty is a premier home real estate professional in the Kansas City area. He has served as an advisor to Alpha Board on the growth elements of the Kansas City metro … [Read More...]

The Finest Business Drivers

Who are the finest drivers in business?  Who are the innovators?  Who are the leaders?  What are the opportunities?  Which companies, people and products will be driving growth over the next few … [Read More...]

Growing up KC™

We are a key player in a national business leadership tour, industry market study and executive leadership exchange.  The program is a showcase platform to highlight the best business drivers across a … [Read More...]

Profits are the Only Thing

Pssssst! Do you own your own business? Are profits hurting a little in this current economy? Well I’ve got this guy I want you to meet. His name is George Cloutier. He’s a Harvard grad that … [Read More...]

Alpha® Board National Business Leadership Tour – Energy to Grow™

We’re on a national press tour, and we would love to speak with you!  That is, if you are a business leader with a knack for helping businesses grow.  Since 1989, our founder has been launching new … [Read More...]

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