Event Recap

Welcome to Our Event Recap Hub!

Dive into the dynamic world of business insights and leadership wisdom with our Events Recap section. Whether you've attended and are looking to revisit the highlights, or you're discovering these gems for the first time, this is your destination for comprehensive coverage of past Allied Executives events. Explore engaging articles, insightful panel discussions, inspiring speaker presentations, and more, complete with videos, podcast recordings, and written summaries. Our first feature provides an in-depth look at a recent panel discussion, offering valuable takeaways to empower your leadership and business strategy. Enjoy the memorable moments and transformative ideas that have shaped our vibrant community.

2024 Allied Executives Event

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The Art of Disciplined Listening: A Game-Changing Leadership Skill

In today's fast-paced business world, we often focus on what leaders should say, but what about how they listen? Michael Reddington, a Certified Forensic Interviewer and President of InQuasive Inc. introduces a fascinating perspective: the Disciplined Listening Method, which draws surprising parallels between interrogation techniques and effective leadership.

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Navigating AI and Generational Diversity

In an era where artificial intelligence meets generational diversity, leadership has become more complex—and more exciting—than ever before. Recent insights from industry veterans Mary Jayne Crocker, Tim Keran, Laura Moore, Brent Morris, and Chris Ohlendorf reveal how successful leaders are adapting to this new landscape while maintaining strong organizational cultures.

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Trailblazer Leadership Podcast - Episode #1

1% Better Every Day: Lessons on Growing a Professional Services Firm

Hosted by: Kurt Theriault, President & Kathy Hollenhorst, Peer Group Director at Allied Executives

Dive into the dynamic world of business leadership with the Allied Executives Trailblazer Series Podcast, where innovation meets experience. Each episode features esteemed Allied Executives community members as they share invaluable best practices, hard-earned lessons, and creative solutions to leadership and business challenges. This episode of Trailblazers includes:

  • Rick Nordvold, Founder & CEO at Growth Operators
  • Molly Hiller, President & Partner at Growth Operators
Maximizing Your Business' Value Today and for the Future Maximizing Your Business' Value Today and for the Future

Maximizing Your Business’ Value Today – and – for the Future

At the recent Business & Economic Outlook event put on by Allied Executives, a panelist of experts joined moderator, John Palen, Allied Executives Founder and CEO, to discuss the strategies and best practices for maximizing the value of your business. The panelists included:

  • Brett Larson  - Messerli Kramer
  • Travis Bezella  - Creative Planning LLC
  • Kathy Hollenhorst  - Allied Executive 
  • Taylor Moore  - Carlson Private Capital Partners
  • Colin Johnson  - Wipfli Corporate Finance Advisors, LLC

In this article, we’ve summarized the key strategies and tactics the panelists shared on how you can improve your value, prepare your company for a potential sale, and build out the attributes that potential buyers seek in the companies they wish to acquire.