Category Archives: Management

I Will Follow You

Posted on January 19, 2017 by cbecker53

If you are, or want to be, a leader, you need to have followers. People who are willing to follow you.        

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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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New to Management?

Posted on December 9, 2016 by cbecker53

First of all, if you’re not interested in management, don’t do it. If you’re better at the day-to-day functions of the library (or whatever organization you work in), do that.

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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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Problems or Solutions?

Posted on June 6, 2016 by cbecker53

This is a tough one I think.  

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Sorry, I Don’t Have Time!

Posted on May 24, 2016 by cbecker53

So, in libraries, as you probably know by now, we don’t just sit around and read books. 🙂 Sometimes, in fact, directors and staff are really busy with one project or another.

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“That’ll Never Work!”

Posted on April 20, 2016 by cbecker53

Negativity is not a good thing.

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We Need Mind-Readers

Posted on April 6, 2016 by cbecker53

I wish I knew how many times a day I say to my husband, “I can’t read your mind, you know!” Even when we think we’re being crystal clear with each other, there’s so much room for misinterpretation.    

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