BITING THE HAND THAT FEEDS YOU
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Company Culture
The Starbucks Experience Starbucks just found out the hard way. Their own people can take unwarranted, fear-based actions that marginalize an entire segment of the population. They found out that those actions can reflect on their company which relies on the entire... YOUR CALL MAY BE RECORDED
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog, Company Culture, Customer Service
You’ve done everything right as a producer. You’ve given your customer compelling advertising, stellar reputation, and third-party endorsements to put them in a positive state of mind even before they purchase your product or service. They anticipate a rewarding... “YOU MEAN SO MUCH TO ME!”
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog, Company Culture
This is a great time of year to show your people how much you care. It’s still the beginning of a new year and what you do now will set the tone for many months to come. By now, last year’s reports are finally in. Find something positive in those reports that you can... HOW TO HIRE AN ENTREPRENEUR
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog, C-Suite, Company Culture, Entrepreneurship
How do you spot the candidate with entrepreneurial DNA? Here’s part 2 of our discussion on the 7 things to look for during the interview. 4. Resourcefulness. Ask them how they solved a professional problem when they lacked the time, support, or funds they... HOW TO HIRE AN ENTREPRENEUR
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog, C-Suite, Company Culture, Entrepreneurship
Today there is a loud buzz about the entrepreneurial spirit, the entrepreneurial culture, and even the entrepreneurial DNA. Corporations realize that in order to stay relevant, engage and empower their people, and create a positive and innovative culture they must... RESOLVE TO INVOLVE!
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog, Clients, Company Culture, Entrepreneurship
We all want to see our businesses prosper in the New Year. We want our products and services to become more relevant. We want to reduce turnover, reduce our need for capital, and see our people more engaged and empowered. We want to reduce costs and increase...