Linking Our Libraries

Welcome back to Linking Our Libraries! This week we are going to talk about Interpersonal Skills as a tool that leaders use to get things done.

Do you want to talk with us further about leadership skills? Do you need some training organized for your organization? We are here for you! Check out our website: cmle.org and let’s get this started!

And now, on with the show! Who is here this week? Joining us is Leah Larson, from the Minnesota State Library Services!

You know those other people in your workplace? It would be great to develop better interpersonal skills to be able to work most effectively with them, to provide great service, and to help everyone on your team to be as successful as possible.  And what are those? We define this as effectively working together with others of different levels or different positions (staff and public); good social skills; and building rapport with others.

 A startling number of people believe that working in a library or an archive means being able to sit in a basement, alone, and work individually. And too many library people are still stuck in the olden days of wanting to shush everyone, instead of looking for ways to say YES to good service. A lot of us are introverts, and may struggle with easy communication and socializing.

 All of this is okay. (Well, not the shushing. That’s over.) This is an area where we can always improve, and it is always worth spending some time working on these skills. You do not need to become a social butterfly, or the life of every party. You just need to connect with others in a meaningful or useful way. Great leaders must be good at interpersonal skills; this applies no matter what your title is – you can lead from any position.

Welcome back to Linking Our Libraries! This week we are going to talk about Delegation as a tool that leaders use to get things done.

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We are the Central Minnesota Libraries Exchange, and we are here to chat with you this season about building your leadership skills. We provide support and training for all types of libraries, and our work can be used by anyone who wants to build skills, and to become a better leader in your own organization.

Do you want to talk with us further about leadership skills? Do you need some training organized for your organization? We are here for you! Check out our website: cmle.org and let’s get this started!

Welcome back to Season Four of Linking Our Libraries!

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This season we are looking at the skills you can use to be a better manager and leader in your library, archive, history center, or other nonprofit. Over the next 15 episodes, we will cover some important skills you need to develop to be a stronger leader. These are not just good ideas – this list is based on research into effective management and leadership. You do not need to become an expert in any of these skills; but understanding them will make you a better leader in your organization.

Do you want to talk with us about a topic? Want us to set up some training for you? We can make that happen! Your question, or your training need, is not too big or too small – we are just right for you. Check out website under “Can We Help You?” and let’s talk!

This week we are starting the season on a positive skill: Integrity!

Integrity is important in everything you do as a leader. What do we mean by integrity? We define it as following professional codes, being honest, being a role model for how to behave.

This is the foundational competency you build all your relationships on, the one that helps you to get everything else done.