Long Chain of Actions – January 19th

Long Chain of Actions – January 19th

Here we are just getting started in this new year so it is good to reflect on some key basics. Every situation we’ll face in managing employees will be unique to the individual characteristics of the person we’re dealing with. However, it is vitality...
My Accountability Wish – January 12th

My Accountability Wish – January 12th

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...
Here We Go – January 5th

Here We Go – January 5th

  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...
Time to Rephrase – November 4th

Time to Rephrase – November 4th

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...
I need them to change! – October 28th

I need them to change! – October 28th

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...