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Entrepreneurs’ Organization – Three Sacred Cows of Corporate Structure

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog, Contributed Blog

Corporations today say they want a more entrepreneurial culture. Some of the top search terms coming out of the C-Suite today are: entrepreneurial culture, employee engagement, and employee empowerment. But all culture and all change starts from the top, and the top...

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...

What it Takes to be a “Good” Boss

SHAKING THE TREE FROM THE TOP

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog, C-Suite, Company Culture, Entrepreneurship

October 16th was Boss’s Day. Traditionally it was established to show appreciation to your boss for being kind and fair throughout the year. Of course there are differing opinions about the appropriateness of the celebration based on people’s experiences with their...

Corporate Structure, Compliance, and Compensation Plans Can Stifle Employee Engagement

THE THREE SACRED CORPORATE COWS

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog, C-Suite, Company Culture, Entrepreneurship

Corporations today say they want a more entrepreneurial culture. Some of the top search terms coming out of the C-Suite today are: entrepreneurial culture, employee engagement, and employee empowerment. We have been asked to write a companion to our book, The Barefoot...