A Simple Tale – June 3rd

A Simple Tale – June 3rd

I have a simple tale today for my message. This happened many years ago when I first became a manager. It took maybe a minute to transpire and yet it became a foundational stone which the following 35 or so years of me being in and around...
Rallying Forward – May 20th

Rallying Forward – May 20th

Here is something to ponder. I wonder if we are slipping into a mindset where we think, “that is too much to ask of staff, it’s been a tough year, and they can’t handle that right now?” It is worth noticing. Noticing what the underlying message...
A Long Hike – April 22nd

A Long Hike – April 22nd

I hiked Mt Whitney a few years ago. At the trailhead was a sign that said something to the affect,  “The summit of Mt. Whitney is 14,500 feet high, 11 miles away, remember it is only halfway on your journey.  Make sure you’re...
It Gets Real – April 15th

It Gets Real – April 15th

So often our stories that we live every day at our co-ops are touching, complicated and confusing. Like when we have an employee who is not doing their job very well. They’ve been re-trained, coached and received performance correction plans and warnings. And...
What’s It Going To Be? – April 1st

What’s It Going To Be? – April 1st

Stop for a second. Yes, just hold on…I want you to do something. That’s right…right now – at this very moment you’re reading this… I want you to stop and decide what your disposition is going to be today. Every moment of...