They’re in our communities. They’re in our companies. They’re in our churches. They’re in the news. They can take an endless variety of forms. Some are for the better. Some, not so much. The difference makers. Our lives are constantly changed on a micro level, and on a macro level, by the difference makers. They lift us up or bring us down. They make our lives better or more complicated. But they are always active. They are always there. We get very little control over many of these ...
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Business as (Un)Usual
How we do business will change, let’s be ready! Social distancing. Shelter in place. Essential businesses. It’s amazing how quickly brand new terms have become the norm. There are always changes in the business climate but few expected the magnitude of the changes over the past few weeks. Few of us were prepared. Some new terms caught everyone by surprise. Businesses slowed down or ground to a halt - unless deemed ‘essential.’ The requirements to limit direct human interaction ...
Be the Helper
A community story that will make you smile! Are you “looking for the helpers?” Every cloud has its silver lining. Every moment of test is an opportunity for testimony. In America, we always seem to pull together in the trials. It’s the kind of country where you find people like Fred Rogers, who built a children’s programming legacy on love and kindness. And it is in times like these the cream rises to the top. Like so many people, I found out about someone who became a remote ...
Caught In The Act Of Kindness February 2020
Introducing Billie Bryant Schultz This month’s Caught in the Act of Kindness (CITAK) recipient is more than a good success story. Billie Bryant Schultz is a significant factor in the success of others. She is the success story behind the success story. She inspires those who inspire us. Billie's Story: “… thank you from the bottom of my heart …” - Emily, served by Billie Bryant We all love a good success story. We hear of individual and team accomplishments every day. They ...
Caught In The Act Of Kindness #2
Introducing Grace Like Rain In this month’s issue of “Caught in the Act of Kindness”, we are excited to welcome Andrew Cousins to the blog. Andrew is a Landscape Architect, and both Principal and Founder of Valley Quest Design in Denton, TX. You can learn more about his company at www.vq-design.com. In addition to running his own business, Andrew is also heavily involved in an inspiring non-profit organization which he will be sharing with us today. Andrew's story: Please allow me the ...
Caught In The Act Of Kindness #1
Our New Website and Vision We’re excited to announce that our new and refreshed website is live. We’ve also added our mission statement and vision to the site. — Our Vision — To be the customers first and best choice in the products and services we provide resulting in lifelong relationships. Inspire a culture of giving back within our company, as well as for our suppliers, customers, and peers. One of the ways in which we give back is in the form of helping clients donate the ...
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Office Design for Employee Satisfaction
2017 is coming fast and employee satisfaction is the mantra of the workplace. This may be the best time for small businesses to be the leader in employee satisfaction! As a small business owner or manager, you can move much faster to make the needed changes to increase your employee satisfaction. I have been doing some research and have found quite a few “think tank” and university studies (even from Ivy League colleges like Harvard and Princeton) telling us the basic desires of our current ...
Biophilic Design For the Work Place
“In every walk with nature, one receives far more than one seeks.” – John Muir, 19 July 1877 The biophilia hypothesis also called BET suggests that humans possess an innate tendency to seek connections with nature and other forms of life. Edward O. Wilson introduced and popularized the hypothesis in his book, Biophilia. He defines biophilia as “the urge to affiliate with other forms of life”. From this concept, Biophilic Design for the workplace has evolved. According to a recent report, ...
