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5 Ways to Become Indispensable

5 Ways to Become Indispensable

JUST OWN IT!

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

People often ask us what the characteristics of an ideal employee or outsourced service are. The answer is they should be effective, dependable, and irreplaceable. If you are the employee or outsourced service, ask yourself, “Why was the job created, and what are the...
Make Your Workplace More Enjoyable – Public Management Magazine

Make Your Workplace More Enjoyable – Public Management Magazine

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

We contributed an article for ICMA (International City/County Management Association) Publications Public Management Magazine on how to “Make Your Workplace More Enjoyable.”  To read the post, please visit ICMA’s website         ...
The Wright Brothers Followed Guiding Principles for Success

The Wright Brothers Followed Guiding Principles for Success

FIRST TO FLIGHT

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog, Entrepreneurship

The Wright Brothers came from humble origins to change history. It’s hard to believe as we cruise across the continent at 30,000 feet that the initial flight of man was slightly further than the wing span of most of today’s modern commercial aircraft. They built their...
Entrepreneurs’ Organization – Improve Your Brand Image with Fun!

Entrepreneurs’ Organization – Improve Your Brand Image with Fun!

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog, Contributed Blog

The Entrepreneurs’ Organization recently posted one of our blogs in their publication, EO Octane, on how to “Improve Your Brand Image with Fun!” To read the blog, please visit the Entrepreneurs’ Organization website.   Who We Are Michael...
The Shout Article

The Shout Article

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog, Interview

We were featured in an article in The Shout about our upcoming event at the Beverage Trade Network Australian Trade Tasting event. To read the article, visit The Shout’s website
A Message to the Graduates

A Message to the Graduates

DEADLY COCKTAIL OR HOPEFUL OPPORTUNITY

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Article, Business Blog, Education

We attended the Stanford Commencement ceremonies to support our young friend Zach Stuart who was graduating in Mechanical Engineering. He was part of nearly 3,000 recipients in several different disciplines to receive their degrees this year from this paramount of...
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