Dr. Michael Stephens joins us to chat about empathy - why it's important and tools to help us develop our empathy muscles. Adjacent to the important topic of empathy is compassion fatigue and how the work that we do requires us to take care of ourselves, to step out our work roles, take time for dreaming and find joy in our lives and our work.

Join us at the upcoming "Empathetic Public Libraries" workshop. More information on the OLA website or email us at [email protected] 

Referenced in today's episode: 

"A Wholehearted Approach to Service...and Burnout or Soft Skills are Heart Skills" by Michael Stephens 

"Let's Bring Joy Back: Learning, Exploration, Experience & Story" by Stacie Ledden and Michael Stephens (PLA 2022 Slide deck; Attendee Ideas Document) 

Purchase Michael's book "Wholehearted Librarianship: Finding Hope, Inspiration and Balance" at The Library Marketplace. 

Follow Michael Stephens @mstephens7 or at www.tametheweb.com

Follow Michelle Arbuckle @citybrarian  and OLA @onlibassoc