While attending a workshop at NJLA’s annual conference this year, I noticed a small stuffed lion seated between me and the woman to my right. The workshop presenter had us do a few little exercises with our seat mates. We introduced our selves and shared the usual bits of information: where do you work? Where [...]
Archive for June, 2009
Dynamic Duo: Jenna Galley and Leona
Posted in Leadership, kindness on June 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Summer Reading List: Oh, please, does the season really matter?
Posted in Uncategorized on June 25, 2009 | 1 Comment »
It’s that time again. The season of summer reading lists. I kind of think Summer Reading Lists are a bit silly because most of us probably read all year round and most of don’t drastically change our reading habits just because it’s Summer. I suppose there are folks who only read while on vacation, though [...]
I txt; therefore, I am.
Posted in communication, courtesy on June 22, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
There is a fascinating article on the NYT site this morning about the etiquette of using your smart phone in meetings. The article points out cases on each side of the argument where the use of a Blackberry helped and where it hindered the task at hand.
If I had 15 minutes with Malcolm Gladwell, I’d [...]
Gloating, the Art of Reveling in Another’s Misfortune
Posted in kindness on June 10, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I was walking through the library today and overheard two patrons talking about a mutual acquaintance. The one patron was gloating, experiencing pure glee at being right. She kept saying, “I told her this was going to happen.” She was smiling a shiny smile and radiantly animated in her retelling of this story and I [...]
Power of Forgiveness
Posted in courtesy, kindness on June 2, 2009 | 2 Comments »
I’ve been thinking about forgiveness and the power it can have in the workplace. In my personal life, I like to cultivate and forge relationships with people who are patient and are capable of extending forgiveness. There is a freedom that comes with establishing these types of relationships. Generally, you are free to make mistakes [...]
