Who do I want to be? April 3rd

Who do I want to be? April 3rd

At times, things can get pretty rocky at a co-op…people calling out, people giving notice, the new hire that is just not working out, crazy things happening on the sales floor…need I go on? The grind of it all. With all its never-ending hassles,...
Stable Calming Waters – March 5th

Stable Calming Waters – March 5th

Let’s talk about how we navigate situations when some staff react to reasonable decisions and operating procedures within the co-op with heightened emotions, disproportionate criticism, and sometimes retaliatory efforts. These situations can quickly...
That Long Standing Problem – February 2

That Long Standing Problem – February 2

I hear something like this with some regularity… “I’m at my wit’s end and am feeling really overwhelmed. I have a long-term staff person on my team whose conduct and performance are a real challenge.  They’ve...
Unsubstantiated – January 7th

Unsubstantiated – January 7th

Here’s a problem we all face every now and then. It’s when a customer lets us know that an employee was somehow inappropriate. Maybe it was something that the customer just overheard – an inappropriate remark to...
A Thought or Two – Dec. 4th

A Thought or Two – Dec. 4th

We are coming to the end of another year together. A year of challenges, efforts, successes, growth and development.  Another year of keeping it together and doing our best one decision at a time. I thought I’d share with you, in this...