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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...
Another Way to Play Podcast

Another Way to Play Podcast

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

M&B were interviewed on “Another Way to Play” podcast by host, Hans Struzyna. To listen to the interview, please press the play button below:             Who We Are Michael Houlihan and Bonnie Harvey co-authored the New...
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...
The Matt Baxter Show

The Matt Baxter Show

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

M&B were interviewed on the “Matt Baxter Show” by host, Matt Baxter. To listen to the podcast, please visit Sticher               Who We Are Michael Houlihan and Bonnie Harvey co-authored the New York Times...
Cut Training Time with Business Audio Theatre

Cut Training Time with Business Audio Theatre

MAKE A LASTING IMPRESSION!

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

We are very proud of our recent accomplishment with our new, theatrically performed business audiobook, The Barefoot Spirit. It is a real example and demonstration of the power of story performed, not just narrated, to convey business principles in a new way. It’s not...
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