“I DID NOT KNOW THAT”
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog
Johnny Carson used the expression, “I did not know that” and brought the house down. It was his way of stating his lack of knowledge about any surprising event. The audience was also surprised and couldn’t help but laugh. It’s no laughing matter when your staff finds... NEED TO GROW TRUMPS NEED TO KNOW
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog
The corporate structure is based on a division of labor into specialized groups who tend to isolate themselves from the rest of the company. Each division has its own professional organizations that reinforce this view. Within these divisions of labor are further... NO JOBS WITHOUT SALES!
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog
From the outstanding musical, “The Music Man” to the hilarious movie, “Used Cars,” people in the sales profession have long been saddled with an unfair stereotype. Yet, without sales, few businesses would succeed. Our economy relies on hundreds of thousands of... Learn How to Learn!
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog
If you are thinking about running your own business, stay in school. Many of the skills learned surviving the college experience can be just as important as what they teach you in the classroom. Just to get through 4 years of college requires disciplines and mindsets... ““IT’S NOT THE JOURNEY OF 1,000 LEAGUES THAT WEARS DOWN THE MIGHTY SOLDIER, BUT THE TINY PEBBLE IN HIS SHOE”
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog
No matter what kind of business you think you’re in, you quickly find out you are in the personnel management business. With careful hiring, mentoring, recognition, and compensation plans, your people can be your greatest asset. Recurrent, personnel issues can be a...