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Will the Predilections and Prejudices of Your Employees Hurt Your Business?

Will the Predilections and Prejudices of Your Employees Hurt Your Business?

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...
The Customer Experience is Trumped by the 800 Number Experience

The Customer Experience is Trumped by the 800 Number Experience

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...
Send Your People a Valentine

Send Your People a Valentine

“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...
7 Ways to Spot Entrepreneurial DNA – Part 2

7 Ways to Spot Entrepreneurial DNA – Part 2

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...
7 Ways to Spot Entrepreneurial DNA -Part 1

7 Ways to Spot Entrepreneurial DNA -Part 1

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...
5 New Year’s Resolutions to Improve Your Bottom Line

5 New Year’s Resolutions to Improve Your Bottom Line

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...
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