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It’s a Bird! It’s a Plane!

Posted on January 29, 2014 by cbecker53

Here’s a fun and interesting way to look at career success! 5 Career Lessons to Learn from Superman (from the Fast Track). Yes, it’s tongue in cheek, but hey, there’s some great pointers in here! Like: He maintains personal appearances. … Continue reading →

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Three Things that Actually Motivate Employees

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Harvard Business Review
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Time Out

Posted on December 22, 2013 by cbecker53

I’m taking some time off from the blog around the holidays.  See you after the first of the year, or maybe sooner!      

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Let it Snow!

Posted on December 12, 2013 by cbecker53

In keeping with the season:  

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Time for Reflection

Posted on October 4, 2013 by cbecker53

So, it turns out I’m turning 60 on Saturday.  Seems like a good time for some self-reflection, and as part of that, I’m looking back at my work on this blog.  Here’s a few stats: I started “A Life in … Continue reading →

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And So It Begins

Posted on September 16, 2013 by cbecker53

Today is the first day of the 12-week online public library director certification course I am teaching.  While not my first foray into online teaching,  it is my first certification course, and my first 12-week course.  I’m not nervous.  Well, … Continue reading →

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Celebrate!

Posted on September 10, 2013 by cbecker53

Saturday evening was the gala event “Foreward” at the newly renovated Madison Public Library, and I was there.  A good time was had by all.

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Holistic Staff Training

Posted on August 21, 2013 by cbecker53

The post The Whole Library Approach (American Libraries, June 2013), focuses on the importance of all staff members, not just those in the Children’s Department, being able to serve children.  By extension, staff should be able to fill in for … Continue reading →

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Help! No Electricity!

Posted on July 30, 2013 by cbecker53

Our electricity went out for over an hour on Sunday.  Luckily, it was neither 20° below, nor 100° above.  And as it happened, I just happened to be sitting outside with Afton when it happened. But as soon as I … Continue reading →

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It’s Too Darn HOT!!

Posted on July 18, 2013 by cbecker53

Four Brooklyn libraries will remain closed during the current heat wave due to busted air-conditioners. The city typically urges residents to go to libraries to flee Mother Nature’s fiery wrath, but the Brooklyn Heights, Brownsville, Clinton Hill and Flatlands branches … Continue reading →

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