The majority of middle-aged people have the motivation and desire to work, to create something. All we have to do is give them space. Treat them as living, thinking beings and not as money or cost machines
Jozef Propper
Nickname: Pepé
Job: manager
Place: Trenčín - Sihoť IV
Date of Award: 16. 6. 2026
The majority of middle-aged people have the motivation and desire to work, to create something. All we have to do is give them space. Treat them as living, thinking beings and not as money or cost machines
To see Joseph, we measured the route from Pekárna. A while ago, as the boss, he started production here, and according to the employees, he has a great deal of credit for being one of the most successful in the business. It was able to reconcile a clear business vision with a human approach to employees. He knew how to motivate them, gave them space and confidence, and never refused to listen to their views or problems. For many, it has been such a revolutionary style of leadership that it has been mentioned with admiration and recognition so far, even though it no longer works here.
We caught Joseph in the morning just before going to work. The bakery was traded for an arms company, but the essence of his work remained. Drive and inspire the team.
We followed him to the seventh floor of one of the panels on the edge of Sihot. The householder is on his way out, but he will patiently listen to us and respond warmly to our questions. In addition to his work, we learn that his hobby is hiking, running, cycling and the latest golf. He also likes to read mainly publications in the field of psychology. He says that a good manager should not build a career on orders and bans, but on understanding and motivating his colleagues, whom he should coach more than manage.
