Cross posted at my work’s professional development blog.
This was a fun ALA for me, though I didn’t get (or stay) out as much as I typically do. Little boy Borwick is already making his presence known in the form of hijacking my schedule for resting. I tried to pick activities wisely, and [...]
So, I had this vision of Midwinter. I would do what I used to do, and write up a thorough post of every meeting I attended. I would include lots of links and my own thoughts on the content. I would write these posts in sessions and get them online before the meeting even adjourned.
But [...]
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Posted 26 January 2009
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After the LITA president’s program, I found some coworkers for a while and we chatted. It’s good to catch up with local people at conferences. It’s strange to go across the country and not see them at all! Luckily, the blogger’s salon was in the same building. I was a bit shy last time, [...]
Leslie Burger
If you don’t remember anything else: Remember that all of you have the power within you, and as a collective group, have the power to change this organization. No one else is going to do this for you. It is a very membership-driven association.
A little less than 10% of membership is involved enough to [...]
Maureen Sullivan
First, we talked about leadership.
Leadership as a process of influence that inspires other people to achieve results.
To provide purpose, direction, and meaning
Three organizational requirements: alignment with a common vision, empower those involved, and a learning, inquiry-based, and reflective culture.
Brought up appreciative inquiry as a way to foster optimism. This was mentioned a LOT [...]
