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 […]
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Professional Development
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 […]
Vive la Résistance!: Winning Strategies to Reach the “Uncoachables”
Do you have people on your team who do not want to be coached? Know someone who resists any of your attempts to help? Or maybe an employee who could […]
Psychological Flexibility: Adapting to Change and Staying in the Present
"I should not have done/said that. I wish I could take it back." "I should not have gotten so angry and reacted so strongly." "I can't believe I messed up […]
Decoding Body Language: Myths and Truths
For this workshop, we will unlock the secrets of non-verbal communication. We will spend time identifying the nuance and importance of non-verbals as well as examine some of the most […]
Full Steam Ahead!: How to Successfully Sail an Ocean of Emotions
Do you ever feel like you are overcome with a tidal wave of emotions? Or holding back your own emotional dam that is filled to the brim? How about trying […]
Who’s On First: Cleaning up Communication
Communication is essential to running a productive and effective workplace. We all have different communication styles and may unwittingly create confusion or discord. This program explores numerous ways we can […]
Be a Library Champion!
Many people think they know what a 21st century library offers, but the truth is, many don’t know the full story of the hidden gem right in their neighborhood. The […]
From A to Gen Z: The ABCs of Leading Gen Z in the Workplace
Statistics indicate that around 27% of Gen Z is expected to significantly influence the workforce by 2025. Today's workforce encompasses up to five distinct generations, spanning from Baby Boomers to […]
Mentoring as Part of Succession Planning
Mentoring is a vital component of succession planning. Working to create a pool of potential successors can be accomplished though developing relationships with leaders and experts within your organization, and […]
Building a Burnout Prevention Strategy
Much has been said about burnout in recent years, but it remains a persistent challenge for libraries. In fact, the problem of burnout is so widespread that it is now […]