The Great Game of Business

05/18/2026

The 2026 GGOB Conference agenda is taking shape, and this year is built for people who need more than inspiration.

Across three days in St. Louis, you’ll experience mainstage speakers, hands-on workshops, practitioner-led sessions, small group discussions, All-Star stories, and networking with leaders navigating the same pressures you are.

And for CEOs, owners, and executive leaders, the experience begins with the CEO Summit. This focused pre-conference day is designed for candid peer discussion around growth, strategy, engagement, benchmarking, AI, and succession.

This year’s theme is Gateway to Potential: From Possible to Powerful.

Because unlocking the potential inside your people and your business takes more than possibility alone. It takes clarity, alignment, ownership, and the right conversations with people doing the work.

Join us September 1–3, 2026, in St. Louis.

Explore more and register today: https://bit.ly/3PxFuJZ

04/24/2026

What if your people are your competitive advantage?

That question sits at the heart of our opening keynote at The Great Game of Business Conference 2026.

We’re excited to welcome Kaihan Krippendorff to the stage for Winning the Next Game: Your People Are Your Competitive Advantage.

In a year shaped by AI, economic pressure, talent challenges, and constant change, the companies that pull ahead will do more than adopt new tools. They will help people see what matters most, align around it, and act on it.

That’s why Kaihan’s message is such a strong fit for this year’s theme: Gateway to Potential: From Possible to Powerful.

Swipe through to see what you’ll take away and why this keynote matters for leaders who need to turn strategy into daily action, move faster through uncertainty, and unlock more from their people.

Join us in St. Louis, September 1–3, 2026.

Register: https://bit.ly/4vXtYbh

04/11/2026

From Greene County to SRC, one truth stands out: when people are trusted with the truth, they rise to it.

In this clip from Viewpoint with Dennis Quaid, Cindy Stein shares how Greene County went from the edge of bankruptcy to a thriving county by bringing citizens into the process through The Great Game of Business. Jack Stack builds on that idea with a message we believe deeply: this is the right path.

When people understand the numbers, have a voice, and share responsibility for the outcome, they make better decisions and build stronger organizations and communities.

Watch the full Viewpoint feature: https://bit.ly/4toJ1sV

04/09/2026

1 day left to apply to speak at The Great Game of Business Conference 2026.

Do you have a real story to share about leadership, performance, people, or navigating change?

This year’s theme is Gateway to Potential, and we’re looking for speakers who can share practical lessons, real experiences, and ideas attendees can put to work right away.

Call for Speakers ends tomorrow at midnight.
Apply here: https://bit.ly/4chK1ra

03/24/2026

Leading the Game: Virtual Leadership Development for Great Game and Open-Book Companies - Enhance leadership in open-book companies with the Leading the Game virtual cohort, focusing on transparency, accountability, and measurable results.

Enhance leadership in open-book companies with the Leading the Game virtual cohort, focusing on transparency, accountability, and measurable results.

03/18/2026

Here’s a glimpse of the story behind our upcoming national commercial airing.

One of the most powerful ideas in the Great Game of Business is this: when people understand the business, they do more than just their jobs. They think like owners, make smarter decisions, and help share the pressure leaders carry every day.

Our Viewpoint with Dennis Quaid commercial is scheduled to air nationally tonight during prime time on Fox Business Network at 7:00 PM Central Time.

02/19/2026

This week in DC, we got to spend time with some truly incredible leaders who are changing how work works.
Huge thanks to the champions who are helping create better jobs and stronger workplaces:
Tom Strong – National Fund for Workforce Solutions
Bonny Yeager – Partner4Work
Bishara Addison – Fund For Our Economic Future

And to the practitioners leading the way inside their companies:
• Jessica Borza - Pondi's
• Alexis Bovalino - Burgatory Bar
• Dr. Jennie Jimenez- SuperSuds Laundromat

Special appreciation to Anne-Claire Broughton for coaching teams to put these ideas into action every day.

These leaders are proof that when people understand the numbers, see how they’re keeping score, and are trusted to improve the business, better jobs follow.

We’re grateful to be in community with people like this.
📸 Swipe to see a few moments from the conference.

02/06/2026

Kristi Stringer started her journey with The Great Game of Business early in her career, and over the past 18 years, she’s helped shape what GGOB is today in ways that touch nearly every corner of our community.

From early coaching partnerships to helping build what’s next for GGOB, Kristi’s fingerprints are all over this organization. But just as importantly, she’s built deep, meaningful relationships with the leaders and teams who are out there transforming lives through The Game every day.

She’s helped create experiences that thousands of people have walked away from changed. Through the Conference alone, more than 10,000 leaders and employees have experienced GGOB over the past 18 years, and that doesn’t begin to capture the ripple effect of the relationships she’s built and the work she’s done behind the scenes, year after year.

Thank you, Kristi, for the heart, creativity, and long-term commitment you’ve poured into this community. Your impact is real, and it’s still growing.

12/15/2025

Registration is OPEN! 🎉
We’re excited to announce that registration for The Great Game Conference 2026: Gateway to Potential is officially live.
📍 St. Louis Union Station Hotel
📅 September 1–3, 2026
🔥 Early Bird pricing is now available
🏆 First 100 tickets receive The Arch Special (extra $200 off!)
Step through the gateway with us →
Register now (link in comments)

12/12/2025

Three days until we open the gateway!
Registration for GGOB Conference 2026 opens Dec. 15 at 9:00am CST.
Be one of the first 100 to unlock The Arch Special — an additional $200 off Early Bird pricing.