“We saw the need…”
by Jan Hopper, Program Manager Written on the wall outside the training room at our main building there is a quote from one of the founders of Hammer Residences. “We saw the need and we went ahead and did it.” This simple sentence is so powerful. It must have taken a...
My Friend Jon, a (Brush) Stroke of Genius
by Owen Davison-Edwards As you all know, we as a community are going to be celebrating National Disability Awareness Month throughout October and in light of this, I want to share with you a story about my dear friend Jon Leverentz. Jon is an outgoing and talented...
The Culture Club: Appreciating it and Making it Work for You
by Tony Baisley Culture. Now there’s a loaded word. Culture exists all around us, defining us as a country; a state; even when we say “I live in South Minneapolis.” It permeates our social circles and most definitely informs our work environments – for better or...
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...
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