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Become Indispensable by Taking Responsibility for Your Performance

Become Indispensable by Taking Responsibility for Your Performance

JUST OWN IT!

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

Successful entrepreneurs and their team members take responsibility for their own performance and the performance of others upon whom they depend. In other words, they get the job done. In fact, they take the success of their company, department, and job – well...
Successful Hiring takes Preparation, Permission and Patience

Successful Hiring takes Preparation, Permission and Patience

WITH PROPER CARE, YOUR EMPLOYEE WILL BLOSSOM

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

No matter what business you think you are in, you wind up in the personnel management business. Your first hires will require a great deal of your time and energy with no guarantees. Your way may conflict with their previous way of doing things. For the most part,...
Achieve Your Goals by Taking Responsibility for the Other Guy’s “Mistakes”

Achieve Your Goals by Taking Responsibility for the Other Guy’s “Mistakes”

GET SMART ABOUT STUPID

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

Whenever you are depending on contractors, government organizations, or outside services, things can go wrong. When they do there is a great tendency to point a finger and find fault with the other guy. Here are some tips that will help your company improve and be...
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