Rethink and Rejuvenate Your Library Meetings
Meetings should be productive and have a purpose. Many times staff members dread meetings and would rather do anything but attend them. This session will introduce and reaffirm various components […]
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Professional Development
Looks Like I’m a Facilitator: Now What?!
For this workshop, we will learn best practices for being a facilitator. Through learning transferable communication skills, including how to manage communication anxiety, present with confidence, and manage challenging conversations […]
Should You Overcome or Embrace Imposter Syndrome?
The imposter syndrome occurs when we doubt our abilities, talents, skills, and accomplishments despite evidence of our success. There is a lot of discussion around overcoming imposter syndrome. But did you know there are benefits of imposter syndrome? Join this discussion of what it is, how it can be beneficial, and how you can manage and […]
Keeping the Candle Lit – Mitigating Burnout at your Library
This program will introduce a comprehensive self-care program for librarians aimed at promoting mental and physical well-being, reducing stress, and preventing burnout. By implementing targeted self-care techniques, we can create […]
The Power of Brevity: Maximum Impact with Less Words
Reconstruct your communication for breakthrough clarity! Transform presentations, emails, speeches, & meetings with the power of brevity. It is harder than ever to capture an audience’s attention. We decide in […]
A Mindful Approach to Stress
Like most people, you probably have a lot going on and good reasons to feel distressed. Being stressed from time to time is actually normal and healthy. The problem is […]
De-escalation Techniques That Work with Your Patrons
Effectively dealing with users who are upset, non-compliant and even displaying threatening behaviors can become an everyday occurrence in your library. How you respond to these difficult behaviors is often […]
Meeting Challenging Emotions Mindfully
We are incredibly sensitive creatures and very affected by our environment and the people around us. And because we can’t control all aspects of our external circumstances, we experience a […]
Building Credibility in a New Role
Maybe this is familiar, in your old role, people knew they could count on you. You had their backs, you knew where all of the hidden levers and pitfalls were […]
Transform and Thrive: Fostering Wellness in Our Work
Library staff and administration do more than point people in the right direction to books and information. We foster wellness for ourselves and others. One way to foster wellness is […]
Preparing for a Successful Leadership Transition
Your long-time director or dean announced their departure from your organization. Everyone is in a little bit of a panic. For many employees, this is the only library leader they’ve ever worked with. In this webinar, explore ways to successfully prepare for a leadership transition at your library. If a new boss is coming to […]
Boosting Morale and Engagement with Neuroscience-Backed Techniques
Employees with high morale have less absenteeism, turnover and errors, and are more productive. We all want an engaged and productive staff…and neuroscience explains why certain strategies are more adept at fostering a sense of belonging, safety, commitment, and cooperation. This program will discuss low cost and no cost strategies and techniques that can help […]