Category Archives: Management

Solve Every Problem!

Posted on February 27, 2015 by cbecker53

The post 4 Easy Steps to Solving Every Problem in the Workplace resonated with me when I first read it. Then I set it aside, and just found it again today.  And again, it resonates! The article is not specific … Continue reading →

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Keeping an Open Mind

Posted on February 18, 2015 by cbecker53

I just re-read this post I had saved awhile ago.  I needed it today.  My state is deeply divided politically.  My country is deeply divided as well.  So I have to pay attention when I read things today like: If … Continue reading →

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What Aren’t They Telling You? And Why?

Posted on January 30, 2015 by cbecker53

If you’re a manager, whether in a library, or somewhere else, it is important to foster an environment where employees are not afraid to tell you hard truths. 10 Things Your Employees Aren’t Telling You If this is the case … Continue reading →

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Are You Too Pushy?

Posted on January 22, 2015 by cbecker53

Do you tend to pull your employees along with you, or do you push them to do what you and your organization needs?  Is there a difference?  I’ve never really analyzed this, but the post Pull Me−Push You got me … Continue reading →

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Playing Catch Up

Posted on January 19, 2015 by cbecker53

We all do it, at home and at work.  And I do it on this blog. I’ve got a bunch of links I’ve been saving up to write about.  Here’s a potpourri of some from The Fast Track: 5 Things … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year!

Posted on January 14, 2015 by cbecker53

Lots of posts about a new year, looking back at 2014, setting resolutions, etc. Here’s one you should take a look at:  4 New Year’s Resolutions for a Stronger Team.  Who doesn’t want a stronger work team?  We all do, … Continue reading →

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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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Change is Hard–Do It Right

Posted on September 17, 2014 by cbecker53

I’ve written about change before.  We all encounter change daily—in our personal lives, at work, and libraries are no different.  I think we can all use advice on dealing with change.  And those of you who lead organizations or groups … Continue reading →

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Another Look at Managing

Posted on August 1, 2014 by cbecker53

I talk a lot about leadership and management.  I share a lot of posts about the topic on Facebook and Twitter.  I am currently involved in a mentoring program for emerging leaders in Wisconsin libraries. But not everyone is meant … Continue reading →

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A Look at Helping

Posted on May 30, 2014 by cbecker53

There are many “helping professions:”  medicine, nursing, social work, and counseling are just a few.  I would add librarianship to the list. It is important to help those who use our libraries.  It is also important to help those who … Continue reading →

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