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Do you Know Any of These People?
Ten People the Library Can’t Live Without (Huffington Post)
It’s a Hot One!
Well, boys and girls, it’s nearing the end of August, and although most people would say it’s “warm,” I say it’s hot. I am not tied to a school year, and in fact, since I’m retired, I’m not really tied … Continue reading
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Independence Day?
Look, I like fireworks as much as anybody (although I shouldn’t–they aren’t good for the environment), but I have to say I’m not very comfortable with the July 4 emphasis on militarism and American superiority. When the rights of, and … Continue reading
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The Key to Success?
The post What Makes Many People Successful? presents several quotes about success and then notes that what they have in common is that they describe what success means to the speaker, not what it means in terms of others. So … Continue reading
Keep Your Creativity
Thought-provoking piece. Kids do all kinds of crazy, inventive, creative things. But as adults, at work, we may think we are no longer creative. Think again. 8 Ways to Unleash Your Creativity and Find Innovative Ideas (The Fast Track.)
Don’t Be Afraid to Fail
I’ve known for a long time that you learn more from failing than from succeeding. Based on that, I should be awfully smart, because I’ve failed a lot! The Leading Blog post Why Failing is the Key to Success is … Continue reading
Projects that Succeed
While I am off dealing with other stuff this week, please enjoy the post 5 Steps to Project Management Nirvana from the Fast Track. If there’s one thing we have in libraries, it’s lots of projects! Add your own project … Continue reading
“Plays Well With Others”
Better Results? Look For “Plays Well With Others” is a great post at All Things Workplace. Sometimes you can’t improve upon some age-old advice.
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Respect
In any field, respect is key. Respect for those you supervise, those who supervise you, those you serve. As well as respect for yourself, and your family. Read The 12 Rules of Respect for some tips on demonstrating respect. I … Continue reading
Be a Mentor. ‘Nuff Said
Simply stated, Be a Mentor, Learn a Lot (All Things Workplace).
A Life in Libraries 