Do You See What I See?
by Suzanne Wanous I know it is WAY too early for this classical holiday song, but the phrase comes to mind while I am shopping. I find myself people-watching while I am out. I love to see the variety of individuals that make up my community. I watch families with...
Leadership is Not a Title, It’s the Ability to Empower Others
by Tim Janssen “Leadership is not an affair of the head. Leadership is an affair of the heart.” (Kouzes and Posner, 2002, The Leadership Challenge) The idea of leadership is fascinating. In its archaic state, leadership was associated with cumbersome titles and images...
Beyond a “Like” and “Follow”: Hammer Dedicated to Social Media for Social Good
by Jamie Christianson, Communications Associate In this day and age where "liking" something is as easy as clicking a button, carving out a name for yourself on social media is key in staying above the fray. With a growing network of friends and organizations I follow...
The “Hammer Quality”: Helping Us Recondition the Way We Think
by John Estrem We talk everyday about what we call the “Hammer Quality.” Every time I visit a home or an apartment I ask myself the question, “What makes this a quality place?” Quality is one of those elusive terms, like love, in that you know if you have it, but it...
The Intriguing Intangibles of Volunteering
by Terriann Matejcek Tell me something I don’t already know… Everybody knows that volunteering is needed by agencies, communities, churches and cities - just to name a few - because funding is always tight and often falls short. There are always jobs or tasks that no...
Every Dollar Makes a Difference: Investing in the Mission of Hammer
by Angela Bernhardt, Director of Major Gifts I’m so pleased to join Hammer Residences as the Director of Major Gifts, a newly-created position in the Development department. As a life-long resident of the Wayzata community and a member of Holy Name of Jesus Catholic...
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