The Great Game of Business

Alexander Nicholson operates on the principles of The Great Game of Business, a management system that helps organizations grow and succeed. GGOB encourages open communication, employee involvement, and financial literacy for everyone. We want everyone on our team to understand how our business operates and to know that they are an essential part of our success. At our last monthly huddle, we spent some time talking about our projects for the year and sharing budget updates. #alexandernicholson #ANteam #thegreatgameofbusiness

If your employees don’t understand the numbers, how can they make the right decisions? Most businesses expect teams to perform—without ever showing them the financials. In this Evolution Partners Podcast, Brad Giles talk with Rich Armstrong of The Great Game of Business, about how financial transparency empowers teams to drive profit, cut waste, and make better choices—every single day. Want a team that makes decisions like owners? Start by opening the books. ?? Listen now: https://bit.ly/3DY6dcG #FinancialTransparency #SmartDecisions #Leadership #OpenBookManagement #BusinessGrowth

?? Calling all visionaries and business leaders! We want to hear your story,?insights, and invaluable lessons you've gathered along the way. If you're interested in becoming a speaker at the?2025 Great Game Conference, please submit your application by March 31st?to join an incredible lineup of thought leaders. ??APPLY TO BE A SPEAKER HERE - https://lnkd.in/gQ4vwcsv

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?? The Great Game of Business is showing up BIG at The National Center for Employee Ownership (NCEO) 2025 Conference! ?? If you’re attending, you won’t have to look far to find us. GGOB staff, coaches, practitioners, and SRC Holdings Corporation employee-owners will be everywhere—leading sessions, sharing insights, and connecting with businesses ready to level up. ? Breakout sessions led by top GGOB experts ? Workshops packed with real-world strategies ? Conversations that could change the way you do business And did we mention Steve Baker is the keynote? You won’t want to miss it! ?? ? If you're attending, come say hi! We would love to tell you more about The Great Game of Business and talk about how to take your business to the next level. ? ?? Who’s coming to NCEO? Drop a comment and let’s connect! ? Rich Armstrong Lori Atone Anne Claire Broughton Robert Isherwood (AMBAC International) Kylie Jackson John Williams Roy Heinbach (Ryan Lawn & Tree) Rebecca Alvarez, P.E. (GUY Engineering Services, Inc.) Tim Rettig (Intrust IT) #NCEO2025 #GreatGameofBusiness #OpenBookManagement #BusinessGrowth #ESOP #EmployeeOwnership

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A coaching client testimonial…. "Implementing The Great Game of Business (GGOB) has been challenging due to the unique complexity of our business model and growth strategy. After initial attempts to apply GGOB strategies without full clarity, we returned to the foundation—mapping how our nine (and growing) divisions interconnect and impact overall profitability. Working with Brenda has been transformational. For the first time, we have complete clarity on who we are as a business and the confidence to scale with transparency. Now, we’re positioned to fully leverage GGOB systems, engaging our team with clear visibility and a shared stake in a more optimistic future." Todd Wickstrom Influence Machines #ggobjourney #leadtransparently #inc5000 https://lnkd.in/eCxY8WDv

How much would your business benefit from a 15-year company forecast to navigate the economic challenges in the 2030s? Download our helpful video from ITR Economics Consulting Principal and Chief Economist Brian Beaulieu to get started building a Financial Bunker ahead of the 2030s! https://hubs.la/Q039tdbH0

?? Employee ownership isn’t just about shares—it’s about transformation. KEITH DIXON’s story is inspiring and rare. At The Great Game of Business, we’re lucky—we get to hear stories like his more often than most. And they never get old. At AMBAC International, Keith didn’t just get a stake in the business. He got something even more valuable: The education to think, act, and feel like an owner. By playing The Great Game of Business, AMBAC gives employees the tools to understand financials, make better decisions, and drive success at every level. Employee ownership works. But ownership education & empowerment? That’s where the real magic happens. Keith’s journey is proof. And we couldn’t be prouder to celebrate it. ???? ?? Read Keith’s story below Want to hear more? Join Robert Isherwood (CEO of AMBAC) and Kylie Jackson (GGOB) at the The National Center for Employee Ownership (NCEO) Conference this April, where they’ll be sharing exactly how AMBAC takes employee ownership to the next level. #ESOP #EmployeeOwnership #GreatGameOfBusiness #OpenBookManagement #FinancialLiteracy #BusinessTransparency #NCEO2024

This month at The Legacy Network, our group focused on business and financial acumen — which honestly, many of us had to learn the hard way. Biz 417 created The Legacy Network to provide current and future leaders with practical tools, local expert guidance and a peer network they can lean on long after the sessions end. And we’re nearly there with this fantastic group! I’ve learned the most from mentors, leaders and business owners I’ve had the privilege of connecting with like Jack Stack and Brett Baker. Jack inspired the room with the origin story of creating the Great Game of Business. I can attest to the power of using GGOB as an operating system, since we’ve been GGOB practitioners at 417 since 2019. In his talk on the Art of Negotiation, Brett flipped the script and really focused more on the strength of our identity being the biggest indicator for success when negotiating and finding a solution that works for all parties.? Our final session next month will tie it all together with a focus on creating and executing a plan, the linchpin that will enable our cohort to go forth and lead with brave new ideas. It’s truly a novel program and I encourage anyone thinking about a more secure future to apply for our next cohort before May 15. #Biz417 #LegacyNetwork417 #LeadershipDevelopment