The Rugged Individualist Business Owner and the Lonely Manager are both classic characters in the mythology of business. But just because they cast a dramatic shadow doesn’t mean you should seek to emulate these famously-independent fantasy figures.

The truth is–you need allies. We all have a lot to gain from the perspectives and assistance of others as we forge the choppy waters of the business world.

To this end, we introduce two of the unsung heroes of business folklore:

Business Coaching and Peer Advisory Groups

Business Coaching is meant to keep you focused on strategic thinking and planning – and to keep you accountable to those plans.

Peer Advisory Groups function as a sounding board, a support group, and a private think tank comprised of non-competitive colleagues, who know what it’s like to be in your shoes.

The Alternative Board is a field-tested hybrid of coaching, peer advisory, and business education, that serves as a complete business performance improvement package.