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The 7 Hallmarks of Leadership

The 7 Hallmarks of Leadership

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

What does it take to be a leader? It’s such a broad term and encompasses so many skills, it’s hard to answer with just the one thing that’s required. Then there are the differing meanings of leadership. Are we talking thought leader, political leader, or the leader of...
Organizations That Say They Want an Entrepreneurial Culture Need to Walk the Talk

Organizations That Say They Want an Entrepreneurial Culture Need to Walk the Talk

THE FERTILE GROUND

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

Every day we hear companies, organizations, and institutions say they “want to hire people with entrepreneurial DNA.” They all say they “want an entrepreneurial culture where their employees are engaged and empowered.”  But do they really? You can hire the best. You...
Entrepreneurs’ Organization – Three Sacred Cows of Corporate Structure

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...
Communication World Interview

Communication World Interview

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog, Company Culture, Interview

We were recently interviewed by Natasha Nicholson of Communication World Magazine on how to create  an entrepreneurial culture. To read the article, please visit Communication World Magazine. To listen to the audio interview, please click the play button below....
The President Salutes Millennial Entrepreneurs

The President Salutes Millennial Entrepreneurs

“A DRIVING FORCE BEHIND THE NATION’S ECONOMY” – PRESIDENT OBAMA

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog, Company Culture, Education, Entrepreneurship, Political

Last week President Obama made a stop at Cross Campus’ innovative collaborative space. It is a start-up hub that brings together entrepreneurs, start-up teams, freelancers, venture capitalists, and creative professionals. More and more of these hubs are popping up all...
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