Don’t Believe Everything You Think
We have a lot of thoughts, and they aren’t all true. What we see and believe is biased by what we think we know. While it is natural to perseverate […]
We have a lot of thoughts, and they aren’t all true. What we see and believe is biased by what we think we know. While it is natural to perseverate […]
Ted Talks are educational, entertaining, timely and sometimes stretch your thinking, beliefs and opinions on a variety of topics. They are free to access and easy to share with your […]
Establishing a Library Mentorship Program can strengthen the roots of longtime library staff and support new growth for new librarians. In August of 2022, Buncombe County Public Libraries launched our […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]