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Communicate the Reasons not just the Processes

Communicate the Reasons not just the Processes

"WHY" TRUMPS "HOW"

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

As we celebrate Presidents’ Day, we honor our country’s two greatest leaders, George Washington who had to form a union, and Abraham Lincoln who had to hold it together. Both succeeded because they educated the people about the reasons for action. They both had to...
Top Apps to Help You Run Your Business From Your Mobile Device

Top Apps to Help You Run Your Business From Your Mobile Device

TOOLS YOU CAN USE!

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

A 2012 CISCO survey found that 89% of IT departments worldwide help employees use their own devices in the workplace. For some, bringing a personal device blends work and home. For others, especially power business travelers and “solopreneurs,” their phone...
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