by Stephen Koppekin | Nov 14, 2017 | Business, Employee Engagement, Stephen Koppekin, Workplace Policies
Within any group of people who cooperate over long periods of time, some amount of conflict is bound to spring up. An agreement to collaborate on work assignments or live with a spouse is often interspersed with a bit of disagreement along the way. Most of us realize...
by Stephen Koppekin | Dec 7, 2016 | Business, Consulting, Entrepreneurship
Patience is a virtue. This simple platitude has been around a long time to remind all of us of the importance of being patient. This trait is especially valuable at work when you may encounter any number of frustrations or setbacks. Losing your temper or rushing a...
by Stephen Koppekin | Dec 2, 2016 | Business, Consulting, Employee Engagement, Workplace Policies
In the past, employees have been trained to respond to a more direct, traditional style of management, where whatever the boss says should be followed. However, modern management philosophy has introduced the progressive style, which seeks to balance the power in the...
by Stephen Koppekin | Aug 17, 2016 | Business, Consulting, Entrepreneurship, Labor Laws, Stephen Koppekin
As managers and team leaders, we’ve all been there. We recruit the brightest and talented members of the applicant pool. We spend time and resources to train them effectively. We assume we’ve assembled a great team. But then it happens. The employee you envisioned as...