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Library Values

Posted on December 12, 2014 by cbecker53

One of the sessions I attended at the WLA conference last month was about libraries “Leading the Change.”  It covered many, many topics (some of which may become future blog posts), one of which was library values statements. You may … Continue reading →

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Brought to You By the Letter C

Posted on December 9, 2014 by cbecker53

Today’s post is brought to you by the letter C.  And no, it doesn’t stand for Christmas.  Or Cheryl. It stands for Conflict.   There’s always conflict, of course, but I feel like I’m aware of a great deal of conflict … Continue reading →

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Presentations and Metaphors

Posted on December 4, 2014 by cbecker53

Always looking for ways to improve any speeches and presentations, the article Finding the Right Metaphor for Your Presentation (Harvard Business Review) caught my attention.  I think that using metaphors, illustrated by clip art, do give your listeners a “hook” … Continue reading →

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Meaningful Meetings!

Posted on December 2, 2014 by cbecker53

Jesse Lyn Stoner has done it again.  This time she delved into meetings, and what makes them work.  Or not.  “The trick is to make your meetings meaningful.” Since we tend to have lots of meetings in libraries, it is … Continue reading →

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Thank You!

Posted on November 28, 2014 by cbecker53

Thank you to all who read A Life in Libraries.  Happy Thanksgiving!

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Why?

Posted on November 25, 2014 by cbecker53

Today’s is another post with its basis in the Wisconsin Library Association conference I attended earlier this month. I heard about the book Start With Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action by Simon Sinek.  I confess, I … Continue reading →

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Moxie

Posted on November 20, 2014 by cbecker53

Moxie.  Do you have it? Leaders with moxie are leaders that have what it takes to lead others in tough circumstances. They are tough on the outside but soft on the inside. When knocked down they know how to get … Continue reading →

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Makerspaces

Posted on November 17, 2014 by cbecker53

OK, I’m stepping outside my comfort zone.  I don’t know a lot or understand a lot about the makerspace movement.  You probably know a lot more about it than I do.  But basically, a makerspace is just a place where … Continue reading →

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Hope for the Hearing Impaired

Posted on November 14, 2014 by cbecker53

I was pretty busy at the Wisconsin Library Association Conference last week, so I didn’t make it to a lot of sessions.  But I always learn something when I do—and last week was no exception.  I plan to let you … Continue reading →

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Debrief!

Posted on November 12, 2014 by cbecker53

One Meeting Every Project Manager Should Have on Its Calendar “Take the time to reflect on what you learned and can use in the future.”

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