Category Archives: Leadership

Don’t Have All the Answers?

Posted on May 2, 2013 by cbecker53

That’s OK! Did you know that the majority of employees today expect their managers to coach them? At the same time, managers are concerned that they won’t have all the answers. That’s understandable, given the human condition’s need for a sense … Continue reading →

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Batter Up!

Posted on April 25, 2013 by cbecker53

OK, confession time:  I know practically nothing about sports, while my husband is a baseball fanatic (and fan of other sports).  BUT I do know that it is baseball season. In fact, my siblings and I just went together and … Continue reading →

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Managing UP!

Posted on April 5, 2013 by cbecker53

So often managers, in and outside of libraries, concentrate only on managing those they supervise.  But I’m here to tell you, or remind you, that you also need to cultivate your relationships with those above you on your organizational chart, … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on Leadership

Posted on April 3, 2013 by cbecker53

Every time I run across an article or post I want to incorporate into my blog I save it in a folder.  Today I looked at the hodgepodge of items in that folder and found three related to leaders and … Continue reading →

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What’s the Real Issue?

Posted on March 25, 2013 by cbecker53

Today’s post has to do with communication again, which I know I’ve addressed before.  But today’s topic is more specifically about communication about workplace problems or issues. Often, when people tell us about something that’s worrying them, they talk “around” … Continue reading →

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Don’t Just Drift!

Posted on March 22, 2013 by cbecker53

Sometimes in our lives it is OK, maybe even wise to just float.  Kick back, let the current take you wherever it will.  But usually this does not work in our professional lives.  Success doesn’t just “happen,” and organizations, including … Continue reading →

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Are You a Winner? Is Your Library?

Posted on March 4, 2013 by cbecker53

Leadership Thought #420—7 Common Traits of A Winner (from Ed Robinson) Courage Resiliency Self-Belief Focus Work Ethic Passion Commitment Do read it and think about it. What would you add?

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Own Your Past, But Move Beyond It

Posted on January 14, 2013 by cbecker53

In our personal and professional lives, we need to look forward, move forward, and create successful future endeavors.  It is important to own your past (both successes and failures), but “more of the same won’t birth new futures. Looking back … Continue reading →

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Evaluate the Whole Person

Posted on December 26, 2012 by cbecker53

All Things Workplace has a nice brief summary of the Halo Effect and the Horn Effect, which can both come into play in workplaces, and in performance reviews.  Be sure that you’re not falling into either trap. The Halo Effect … Continue reading →

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Are you a Collaborative Leader?

Posted on December 12, 2012 by cbecker53

And if not, why not?!  (And don’t tell me you’re not in a leadership position, either.  There is such a thing as leading from within, you know.) Anyway, be sure to check out 12 Things Collaborative Leaders Do by Jessie … Continue reading →

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