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Renewable Energy For A Non-Renewable Planet

Renewable Energy For A Non-Renewable Planet

THE OIL-EPHANT IN THE ROOM

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

When Jay Inslee, the Governor of Washington, ran for president, he ran on one issue which he said was “The only issue” in the 2020 election. That issue was the environment. Given the fires, smoke, hurricanes, floods, windstorms and droughts we are now witnessing at...
5 Good Reasons to Preserve Your Legacy

5 Good Reasons to Preserve Your Legacy

WHY NOW?

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

Congratulations! You’ve successfully built your business through the 4 stages of growth, each with its own challenges and opportunities. You have survived the iffy startup phase where you faced bankruptcy on a daily basis. You then attracted a few key customers to...
Why the Right Answer to the Wrong Question Can Lead to Disaster

Why the Right Answer to the Wrong Question Can Lead to Disaster

JUST TELL ME THE ONE THING

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

For the last decade we have been advisors to many businesses, big and small, start-up and build-up, build-out and enterprise. Most clients come to us with a very specific standalone question, like “How do I hire a sales rep?” But, come to find out, they have many...
An Employee Experience that Attracts the Kind of People You Want

An Employee Experience that Attracts the Kind of People You Want

CAN THEY IDENTIFY WITH YOU?

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

As an employer, you naturally want to attract the kind of employees, associates, and outsourced help that can identify with you, your story, your company, and your goals. Like never before, folks want to know what you stand for – even before they apply. In fact,...
Stress and Bad Examples are Influencing Us to Act Like Deplorables

Stress and Bad Examples are Influencing Us to Act Like Deplorables

PERSCRIPTION FOR PEACE

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

What separates us from mob rule is a lawful society. Simply, it is the concept of “innocent until proven guilty.” But is that concept getting eroded away by baseless claims on social media and political movements fueled by unproven conspiracy theories? Is the...
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