Every month, team members at Brighton Homes receive funds through Build Then Bless to help people in their communities. From supporting a relative who’d lost her hair to paying off a child’s school lunch debt, the Brighton Homes team is building and blessing, one micro-interaction at a time. Since 1994, Brighton Homes has been building…
Abby Haralson
Abby writes this bio as her two dogs simultaneously use their puppy eyes to try and beg a treat from her. She loves helping small business owners build their brand through content, especially if they want to be fun while doing it! She loves to hike with her pets and husband, is trying (unsuccessfully) to grow a kitchen garden, and is constantly stuck between starting a new book or learning a new recipe. By the way, the dogs won, and are now both smugly chomping on a pretzel.
Find a little inspiration from 101 of our favorite ways to build and bless your community! Hand-to-Hand, Eye-to-Eye Blessing Sign up for Lasagna Love and deliver food to someone in need Take a care package to a neighbor who had a baby or who is sick Buy food for someone on the street corner or…
“I’ve delivered lasagnas to people living in tents and to families living in homes much nicer than mine. Needs are not always outwardly visible and we don’t always know what challenges people are facing.” The goal of Build Then Bless is hand-to-hand, eye-to-eye interactions, so when my coworkers Katie and Lizzie talked about Lasagna Love,…
“I’m not even sure if we would recognize each other if we passed on the street—that’s how short the interaction was. But the experience took me out of my world and helped me connect with someone else.” Are you the “make a new best friend with the person next to you in the grocery store…
Ever heard the saying, “Leaders aren’t born, they’re made”? Well, it’s true. Even a natural leader needs a little polishing. If you’re a business owner or manager, odds are you’ve got an eye on the next generation of leaders within your company. But how do you take your team from good to great? How can…
Imagine this scenario: You’re gearing up for your quarterly employee reviews, and something feels off. You’ve noticed that your high-performers receive less in-depth feedback simply because there are no glaring issues to address. Sound familiar? Many of us subconsciously feel pressured to deliver “constructive criticism” instead of recognizing what’s working well. But here’s the truth—effective…
While employee development is usually seen as a benefit only offered by the corporate big dogs, it’s become a strategic advantage for all companies. And it doesn’t take a corporate budget to access the benefits of helping your employees grow. In fact, investing in employee development can actually improve team morale and have a positive…
Building a thriving, engaged team is every manager and business owner’s dream. But how do you keep employees motivated without breaking the bank? The answer lies in creative and unique employee incentives that not only boost morale but also improve productivity. From monetary perks to personalized recognition, we’ve compiled 15 incentives for employees to help…
65% of employees say they experienced burnout in 2023 and studies found that disengaged employees produced 28% less revenue. While it’s become a bit of a buzzword, burnout is a well-documented workplace phenomenon that affects productivity, employee satisfaction, and organizational success. Whether you’re a manager, an HR professional, or a team leader, understanding how to…
There’s almost nothing I love more than celebrating the birthday of someone I love! My husband and I have celebrated five birthdays together and each year, I try to plan something more and more elaborate. Multi-location scavenger hunts, a full day packed with all of his favorite things, a surprise party with friends he hasn’t…