Category Archives: Employees

New to Managing?

Posted on July 27, 2017 by cbecker53

Congratulations! You’ve got your first job managing others! You will probably enjoy it, and be very good at it. But I have to tell you, there are some things you might not have thought of. So here are some tips … Continue reading →

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Is Your Team Working Together?

Posted on July 25, 2017 by cbecker53

Sometimes as a manager you feel your team isn’t accomplishing as much as it should. The problem can be with one team member.  

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What (Who) is the Problem?

Posted on July 6, 2017 by cbecker53

If your team or organization is having productivity problems, perhaps the problem is one particular individual. Don’t ignore the problem, and don’t let it slide. It won’t get better without intervention. Combat the Effects of a Divisive Team Member has … Continue reading →

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Everybody Makes Mistakes

Posted on June 16, 2017 by cbecker53

We all, employees and managers alike, make mistakes. But when employees do make mistakes, it is the manager’s job to help correct them.  

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Leading from the Middle

Posted on April 26, 2017 by cbecker53

Good libraries are led by good leaders. But there are also leaders who are not always at the “top.”

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What Does it Mean?

Posted on April 12, 2017 by cbecker53

How many languages can you speak?        

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Tears?

Posted on December 13, 2016 by cbecker53

So we recently talked about being new to management. Today we talk about what to do when as a new (or not so new!) manager you give feedback that results in tears, anger, or gossip.

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Feedback, not Criticism

Posted on November 4, 2016 by cbecker53

In a workplace, whether it’s a library or some other organization, we need rules for employees, and we need to get along and work together. Really, it’s the same as in a home and family. We need to meet certain … Continue reading →

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Don’t be (or Create) an Accidental Manager

Posted on October 5, 2016 by cbecker53

An accidental manager is someone who falls into a supervisory role without the least qualifications to oversee the work of others.”

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Do You Have What it Takes?

Posted on July 8, 2016 by cbecker53
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