Tag Archives: Management

New to Managing?

Posted on July 27, 2017 by

Congratulations! You’ve got your first job managing others! You will probably enjoy it, and be very good at it. But I have to tell you, there are some things you might not have thought of. So here are some tips … Continue reading →

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It’s not Easy

Posted on July 11, 2017 by

If anyone tells you they’re a born leader, don’t believe them!

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What (Who) is the Problem?

Posted on July 6, 2017 by

If your team or organization is having productivity problems, perhaps the problem is one particular individual. Don’t ignore the problem, and don’t let it slide. It won’t get better without intervention. Combat the Effects of a Divisive Team Member has … Continue reading →

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Do You Have What it Takes?

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No Whining!

Posted on April 10, 2015 by

So you’re the director of a wonderful little library. Your building is beautiful and functional. Your board is smart and supportive. Your funding is sufficient. You’ve got a great collection and offer great programs. Your staff is very competent. But … Continue reading →

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When to Step Back

Posted on March 27, 2015 by

There are times when, as a leader, you do have to step back; to “take a back seat,” as it were.  5 Reasons Why Leaders Must Sometimes Take a Backseat shares some thoughts on when and why you might want/need … Continue reading →

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Not Everybody Can Be a Boss

Posted on March 24, 2015 by

Not everybody is cut out to be the boss. . .  Well, that should be obvious, shouldn’t it? But maybe it’s not. Lots of people are happy to be “worker bees” and have no intentions of ever being an administrator. … Continue reading →

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Exploring My “Neighborhood”

Posted on March 11, 2015 by

Today’s assignment in the Blogging 101 course I’m taking is to “be a good neighbor” by exploring some other blogs in the WordPress Reader, and to comment on some blogs I haven’t commented on before. During my exploring earlier this … Continue reading →

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Burning Bridges

Posted on March 10, 2015 by

I wrote an earlier post about the importance of things like communication and consensus. Today I’d like to add another C to that list: Collaboration. Though Inclined to Collaborate? You Should Be (All Things Workplace) starts by talking about the … Continue reading →

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What Aren’t They Telling You? And Why?

Posted on January 30, 2015 by

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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