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What it Takes to be a “Good” Boss

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...
What Keeps Entrepreneurs Going?

What Keeps Entrepreneurs Going?

VALIDATION FUELS TENACITY

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog

Tenacity is considered to be the single most important ingredient in entrepreneurial success, but there’s something else that supports, fuels, and even justifies tenacity. We were recently asked what kept us going when we were under-financed, ill-prepared, and...
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