The Rewards of Working as a Team

05/23/11

image The Rewards of Working as a Team

By Bob Hawkins... I’ve been reflecting a lot lately about the value of working together in a team environment to create something special.  While getting a huge task done on your own has its definite rewards, the results of solo work rarely produce the high level of joy and excellence created through the dynamics of an innovative group.  I love excellence and the joy in the process of getting there.  But I also recognize my inability to produce the best work I can by myself.  I find I need the feedback of others to see what I cannot see ... More →

“Change” is Great, “Same” is Too

03/28/11

image “Change” is Great, “Same” is Too

By Bob Hawkins... It seems like yesterday I was in my twenties and able to run like the wind.  Those were great days.  No e-mails, no cell phones, no internet, no e-readers and little stress.  Independent bookstores stacked books high and watched customers buy.  Business came rather easy, and life in general seemed to move in slow motion—at least in comparison to today’s standards.  Enter technology—enter change.  Over the last 30 years, technology has accelerated more rapidly than at any time in history.  We can ... More →

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Abby Van Wormer

I have worked at Harvest House for 6 ½ years in the marketing department on various projects. A few of them include coordinating our advertising campaigns, tradeshows and conferences, and book trailers. I also order display materials and marketing collateral for a variety of needs. My favorite thing about working at HH is the people that I get to work with, they are amazing! I also enjoy working with our authors and helping them in whatever way I can to assist in promoting their book. Something people would be surprised to learn about me is that I’ve met Dr. Phil!

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