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7 Ways to Get Back to Business with Local Focus

7 Ways to Get Back to Business with Local Focus

COMMUNITY COMMERCE

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

There is no doubt that the virus has exposed big cracks in our supply chains and distribution systems. Consolidation and efficiency of scale that result in low prices and higher standards of living require the compression of human beings, whether in a city, in office...
Our Wish for the Graduating Class of 2020

Our Wish for the Graduating Class of 2020

A RESHUFFLING OF THE DECK

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

After six consecutive years of educating international MBA students of entrepreneurship from top universities world-wide, we were pretty disappointed to suddenly have all our events cancelled by the virus! These international students from more than 20 countries...
The Blame Game is Disempowering and a Smokescreen for Incompetency

The Blame Game is Disempowering and a Smokescreen for Incompetency

TAKE RESPONSIBILITY TO STAY IN CHARGE!

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

Unfortunately, attempts to distract us from poor leadership by blaming other leaders, political parties, countries, races, and religions are wreaking havoc on our society in multiple ways. The Blame Game Has No Winners   First, the blame game panders to our desire to...
Balancing Goals with Attention Span is the Recipe for Business Audio Theatre

Balancing Goals with Attention Span is the Recipe for Business Audio Theatre

ARE WE THERE YET?

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

Probably the most common question we get from candidates interested in having us produce a Business Audio Theatre for them is, “How long will it be?” and it’s corollary, “How long will it take to produce?” followed by, “How much will it cost?” All these question are...
Entrepreneurial Culture is Critical to Your Remote Work Force

Entrepreneurial Culture is Critical to Your Remote Work Force

KEEP THE SPIRIT ALIVE!

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

Due to the Shelter-In-Place orders designed to slow the spread of the Corona Virus, many businesses have been able to successfully transfer operations out of their crowded offices and into their employees’ homes. While it’s still uncertain what the legal implications...
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