by Jon | Feb 7, 2020
As co-op managers we can sometimes run into a rallying-cry from staff, when we try to uphold reasonable albeit firm accountability lines, “this isn’t fair, we’re a co-op we do things differently here”. It’s also often combined with an...
by Jon | Feb 6, 2020
New year and a new decade. It’s kind of a fresh new feeling. And even though change is the only constant in life, there are those basic underlying principles that seems to be steady and constant. An underlying principle that I’ll continue to focus...
by Jon | Nov 4, 2019
As humans we find strength and joy in numbers. We bond via our similar and shared beliefs, practices and understandings. Could be anything – small or large. A hobby, an interest, a political view, a common emotion. Some are wonderful and give us lots of fun and...
by Jon | Oct 28, 2019
Is there someone you manage that is stressing you out big time? Thought so. Most of us have someone (sometimes more than one) who stresses us out and drives us crazy. We cannot escape feeling like we are so hassled to have to deal with this and really just wish this...
by Jon | Oct 28, 2019
“I have this employee who is really amazing. I love working with them and they get a lot done. One thing that frustrates me though is that they are always late to team huddles and sometimes they blow them off all together. If I’m honest, I’m afraid...
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