Podcasts about public library association

How can data help us transform our libraries? On this show, Sonia Alcantara-Antoine, Chief Executive Officer of Baltimore County Public Library and Past-President of the Public Library Association, discusses transforming the library with data-driven decisions. This valuable information can help us challenge our assumptions, optimize resources, and create impact.

Send us a textDrag Story Hour is a global movement that brings the magic of storytelling, the art of drag, and the power of inclusion to libraries, schools, and community spaces, creating environments where kids can celebrate diversity, explore their imaginations, and embrace the beauty of self-expression. This week In the Den, Sara and Drag Story Hour's inaugural executive director Jonathon Hamilt discuss everything from the joy drag story  hour brings to children and families to addressing the challenges it faces to the ways in which drag story hours are changing the narrative about drag and LGBTQ+ representation in ways that are educational, empowering, and downright fun.Special Guest: Jonathan HamiltJonathan Hamilt (he/him) is the Executive Director of Drag Story Hour and co-founder of the NYC Chapter in 2016. Hamilt is the first Executive Director of the organization, taking it from a loose string of a few state's events to a national 501 c 3 with an international chapter network. He has spoken at Harvard, Yale, the Medical Library Association, the American Library Association, Public Library Association, School Library Journal, and SXSWEDU Conference. His activism spreads outside the work with Drag Story as his Drag persona "Ona Louise" hosts drag charity bingos across NYC. Ona Louise's personal goal is healing her inner child by offering affirming and accepting programming for kids which teaches them that it's more than okay to be different and they are loved no matter what!Links from the Show:Drag Story Hour's website: https://www.dragstoryhour.org/ Join Mama Dragons here: www.mamadragons.orgMama Dragons on FB: https://www.facebook.com/mamadragons Mama Dragons on IG: https://www.instagram.com/themamadragons/ In the Den is made possible by generous donors like you. Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today at www.mamadragons.org. Connect with Mama Dragons:WebsiteInstagramFacebookDonate to this podcast

Last year, the American Library Association reported a 20% increase from the previous year in efforts to ban books in the US in both school and public libraries. As WYPR education reporter Bri Hatch reported, 148 titles were challenged in Maryland last year, which made our state one of more than a dozen states to exceed one hundred banned books. Maryland is one of the states with laws that require specific criteria for removing books from libraries, and which protect library personnel who act within that criteria. Dr. Sonia Alcántara-Antoine, the CEO of the Baltimore County Public Library and the President of the board of the Public Library Association, joins Midday to discuss censorship, the future of the county's public library system and her summer reading list for young and old. Picture books and children's fiction: On a Summer Night by Deborah Hopkinson • A beautifully illustrated soothing bedtime story set on a quiet summer night where various creatures awaken one by one. Ideal for bedtime or anytime, offering comfort and encouragement to young readers, also great for read-aloud or story time Beach Hair by Ashley Woodfolk • A heartfelt picture book celebrating family and community, the narrative follows the family's journey from waking up with wild bed head to embracing their beach hair and heading to the beach. Ultimately, the book encourages readers to embrace and celebrate their individuality, mirroring the freedom and wildness of the sea. The Squish by Breanna Carzoo • Summery illustrations will catch children's eyes. Easy text for an early reader, yet a very engaging and fun story for children, young and old. Rohan Murthy Has a Plan by Rajani Larocca • Rohan Murthy wants to start a pet care company to raise money but his family thinks this is a bad choice because he dislikes animals! Children's non-fiction: Bite by Bite: American History Through Feasts, Foods, and Side Dishes by Marc Aronson and Paul Freedman • Summer is all about eating and this book takes young readers on a culinary journey of the cultural, historical, and social influences on American eating habits. Beginning in 10,000 BCE, this title explores the Indigenous foods of the Americas and continues through colonial times, European immigration, civil rights, and today. Teen fiction: Even if it Breaks Your Heart by Erin Hahn • A swooning enemies-to-dating romance with the two protagonists as alternating narrators. Well-written novel includes a deep look at class differences and how teens deal with grief. Fiction: Jackpot Summer by Elyssa Friedland • Multigenerational Jewish American family story mourning the loss of the family matriarch a year earlier and coping with adult problems ranging from marital to financial and career crossroads. Three of the four adult siblings go in on Powerball tickets and win millions. How does this life-changing money change each of the three and what about the fourth sibling who's left out in the cold? A Great book club choice with lots of laughs and discussable issues, not the least of which is just what would you do if you won the lottery? You Are Here by David Nicholls • Meet-cute with two appealing but lonely sad sacks who find each other on a hike across Britain. The book showcases this author's signature ability to understand middle-aged adults with pitch-perfect dialogue. NONFICTION The Backyard Bird Chronicles by Amy Tan • Exceptional writing captures the joy of the natural world, and includes her own lovely drawings of birds. Her tips include providing a lot of fresh water sources to attract a wide variety of birds The Race to the Future: 8,000 Miles to Paris by Kassia St Clair • Five teams attempted to drive across Asia and Europe in 1907, in early cars on mostly unpaved roads. This was a journalistic sensation of the era, with newspapers worldwide following their progress. St. Clair places the race in the context of the advent of the modern era, and how this event helped accelerate the shrinking of the world. (Photo by Carol M. Highsmith, Library Of Congress. Via Wikimedia.)Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.

Guess who's back?! Marshall Breeding of Library Technology Guides! Marshall joins us on this episode of the podcast to discuss the trends and topics that were at the forefront of this year's Public Library Association 2024 Conference, as well as the fun events! Follow Marshall at librarytechnology.org

The opening reception for the Public Library Association conference in Columbus was canceled for a tornado warning.

Seg-4 : Dr. Steve Yacovelli Since 2002 he's focused his energies on building and working with awesome clients like The Walt Disney Company, IBM, Bayer, Covestro, Tupperware Brands Corporation, George Washington University, The Public Library Association, The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, The Ohio State University, Accenture, and BellSouth / AT&T, among many others. Steve has written books and articles focusing on how adults adopt and learn using technology and employee and organizational perceptions and readiness for technology-enabled learning solutions. He's also passionate about unconscious bias in the workplace, and how it impacts employee engagement and effectiveness.

Are we ever going to see equity in our lifetime? Will anti-racism and DEI training in workplaces ever be enough to cause a significant change in the company's culture? There's been constant talk about authenticity and accountability in the DEI space, but what does it truly mean to be authentic? And why is it so difficult to hold leaders and key players in workplaces accountable? Join us in a very insightful conversation with Kim Crowder, a DEI and anti-racism expert on topics of: Is the word “authenticity” geared toward white people? The connection of authenticity to privilege and power How conformity, compliance, and authenticity affect marginalized communities Challenges and importance of accountability at the C-Suite level for workplace equity and inclusion Equity for marginalized communities and people of color in the context of capitalism How colonialism culture influences people's experiences and the systems in the workplace Get to know Kim Crowder Consulting How to navigate burnout, set boundaries, and find liberation and purpose in DEI work Assessing anti-racism training in the workplace — are they enough? Seeing Through Different Lenses: Why understanding unique experiences is crucial in DEI ********** Kim Crowder was named twice by Forbes as “The Anti-Racism Educator Your Company Needs Now.” Kim's deep knowledge of diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism is informed by years of executive-level DEIA practice, consulting, advocacy, and implementation.  Her compelling content, presentations, and consulting approach are powered by more than 16 years of work in marketing, journalism, communications, and DEIA for Fortune 500 and other large corporations.  Kim has been invited to speak about her expertise by Hubspot, Linking Indy Women, Hive Indy, Indy Maven, Monster.com, The American Library Association, and The Public Library Association, among others.  And she has been featured for her expertise by The New York Times, twice by Forbes, and on Hubspot's podcast, The Growth Show. She is also a member of the MIT Technology Review Global Panel.  Kim is a Global Workplace Inclusion & Equity Fire-Starter and Strategist,  an Inclusive Branding & Communications Activator, an Equity in Entertainment & Media Champion, a Revolutionary Leadership Keynote & Vocalist, and the CEO and President of Kim Crowder Consulting LLC. ********** If you have any takeaways or thoughts from this episode, we'd love to hear them! You can find me on Instagram @nisarlaw, and Kim is over on @iamkimcrowder.  And if you know a company owner or DEI practitioners, share this episode with them if you think they'd find it helpful or interesting! Mentioned in this episode: Aiko Bethea - https://www.rarecoaching.net/aiko-bethea/ [Book] Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson - https://amzn.to/3ZRhPmR   — — — 

Seg-3: Dr. Steve Yacovelli Since 2002 he's focused his energies on building and working with awesome clients like The Walt Disney Company, IBM, Bayer, Covestro, Tupperware Brands Corporation, George Washington University, The Public Library Association, The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, The Ohio State University, Accenture, and BellSouth / AT&T, among many others. Steve has written books and articles focusing on how adults adopt and learn using technology and employee and organizational perceptions and readiness for technology-enabled learning solutions. He's also passionate about unconscious bias in the workplace, and how it impacts employee engagement and effectiveness.

Seg-2 : Dr. Steve Yacovelli Since 2002 he's focused his energies on building and working with awesome clients like The Walt Disney Company, IBM, Bayer, Covestro, Tupperware Brands Corporation, George Washington University, The Public Library Association, The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, The Ohio State University, Accenture, and BellSouth / AT&T, among many others. Steve has written books and articles focusing on how adults adopt and learn using technology and employee and organizational perceptions and readiness for technology-enabled learning solutions. He's also passionate about unconscious bias in the workplace, and how it impacts employee engagement and effectiveness.

: Seg-1: Dr. Steve Yacovelli  Since 2002 he's focused his energies on building and working with awesome clients like The Walt Disney Company, IBM, Bayer, Covestro, Tupperware Brands Corporation, George Washington University, The Public Library Association, The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, The Ohio State University, Accenture, and BellSouth / AT&T, among many others. Steve has written books and articles focusing on how adults adopt and learn using technology and employee and organizational perceptions and readiness for technology-enabled learning solutions. He's also passionate about unconscious bias in the workplace, and how it impacts employee engagement and effectiveness. 

In this episode are joined by Dr. Maria Taesil Hudson McCauley, the current president of the Public Library Association for the 2022-2023 term. Dr. McCauley is also the director of the Cambridge Public Library in Massachusetts. In this episode, we ask Dr. McCauley about her background and involvement with the Public Library Association, her experience as President-Elect and President of the PLA, and her thoughts on the increasing role of libraries in their communities. We also discuss the challenges and opportunities for public libraries in this moment, as well as Dr. McCauley's priorities during her presidential year. Finally, we dive into the recent update of the PLA strategic plan and what Dr. McCauley is most excited about as both the PLA President and a public library director.

In this episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge talks with Kim Crowder, Founder & CEO of Kim Crowder Consulting.Kim shares her mission to help organizations integrate diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism into their workplace. She sets out to discover the determining factors of “The Great Resignation” to propose solutions aimed at increasing employee retention and satisfaction. Kim and her team of experts at Kim Crowder Consulting offer a wide range of services: inclusive leadership coaching, staff education and training, workplace equity assessments, inclusive marketing and communication training. Their processes are simple and geared towards a holistic, solution-focused approach. Their objective? Create a work environment where all team members can thrive. Key Points from the Episode:Corporate and societal responsibility of a workplaceEquity vs EqualityWorkplace culture and challengesAbout Kim Crowder :Kim is an expert at communicating and connecting in powerful and engaging ways. Her deep knowledge of diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism (DEIA) is informed by years of executive-level DEIA practice and consulting in advocacy and implementation.Kim's compelling content, presentations, and consulting approach are powered by more than 16 years of work in marketing, journalism, communications, and DEIA for Fortune 500 and other large corporations. During keynotes, Kim uses her background as a trained powerhouse vocalist to educate, bring healing, lift spirits, and inspire. Her authenticity and ability to be vulnerable invites others to do the same. She has been invited to speak and be interviewed about her expertise by Hubspot, Linking Indy Women, Hive Indy, Indy Maven, Monster.com, The American Library Association, and The Public Library Association, among others.As a boutique studio, Kim and her team work across industries serving U.S. and international markets, from retailers to insurers to governmental agencies and the social sector. From Adobe to Good Catch Foods to Target, the American Library Association, Receipt-Bank, HarperCollins Publishers, and on, Kim and her team provide leaders and companies actionable tools to move initiatives forward long term.Kim's mission is to provide transformative, customized solutions, cultivate equitable workplaces, and harness the power of diverse input to foster innovation, inclusion, and forward-thinking within organizations and industries overall. She has been featured for her expertise by The New York Times, twice by Forbes, and on Hubspot's podcast, The Growth Show. She is also a member of the MIT Technology Review Global Panel.Kim has traveled extensively, including having lived in Korea as a child. She grew up in the U.S.'s most diverse city in the country, Houston, TX, and sang with Beyoncé as a youth. When she is not heading up Kim Crowder Consulting LLC, you can find her singing professionally, traveling, Latin dancing, working out, listening to audiobooks and podcasts, or trying something new.Tweetable Moments:01:01 - "It's more than just being nice to people. It's creating systems and accountability so that this holds in place no matter who's in the organization."06:51 -...

In this episode we discuss the results of the Public Library Association's 2021 Public Library Staff and Diversity Survey and the current 2022 Public Library Services for Strong Communities Survey. Our guests are: Sara Goek: Project Manager, Data and Research, at PLA; Dan Hensley: Co-chair of PLA's Measurement, Evaluation, and Assessment Committee (aka MEAC) and Coordinator of Adult Learning at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh; and Katina Jones: Program Manager, Evaluation and Assessment, at PLA and former member of MEAC

BlackFacts.com presents the black fact of the day for May 14.Clara Stanton Jones was born.She was the first African-American president of the American Library Association and the first African American and the first woman to serve as director of a major library system in America, as director of the Detroit Public Library.Jones obtained a well-rounded education even though the St. Louis public school system was completely segregated. She grew up in an entirely African-American world, with black role models and mentors.  She began working in libraries the same year she completed her degree in Library Science.  At the beginning of 1938, she worked in libraries at Dillard University in New Orleans and Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.  Jones spent the remainder of her library career at the Detroit Public Library, retiring in 1978 as the director.  With a focus on community, she worked to desegregate libraries, library services, and overall library culture by encouraging the American Library Association to pass the “Resolution on Racism and Sexism Awareness.”In 1978, she was appointed by President Jimmy Carter to the National Commission on Libraries and Information Science. She was a member of the Public Library Association, American Civil Liberties Union, National Council of Negro Women, and more.  Learn black history, teach black history at blackfacts.com 

You hit that point in your life where something has got to change. Get that promotion, find that next gig, be more intentional about your passion. Regardless of how you look at this as a gay guy over 40, you lead yourself, and you can lead others to have that impact in the world. Joining me for a candid, fun, conversation about leading your life - personally and professionally is author, leadership expert and all around great guy - Dr. Steve Yacovelli a.k.a. The Gay Leadership Dude. He's a top dog at helping you learn to lead your life more intentionally. About Steve Dr. Steve Yacovelli (a.k.a. “The Gay Leadership DudeTM”) is Owner & Principal of TopDog Learning Group, LLC, a leadership, change management, and diversity and inclusion consulting firm based in Orlando, Florida, USA but with affiliates (“TopDoggers”) throughout the globe. Steve and TopDog provide guidance and solutions in leadership and organizational development, change management, diversity and inclusion consulting, instructional design, and custom e-learning creation. Whether it be through providing keynotes and facilitating leadership development programs for Fortune 500 companies like The Walt Disney Company, Bayer AG, or accenture, to providing one-on-one coaching experiences for groups like IBM, Covestro, and The Public Library Association, or creating engaging, effective training solutions for various delivery formats for folks like Tupperware Brands Corporation, The Ohio State University, and The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Steve is passionate about helping others be their best selves, in and out of the workplace. Steve holds a B.S. in Public Relations from Millersville University of Pennsylvania, an M.A. in Educational Policy & Leadership Development from The Ohio State University, and an Ed.D. in Instructional Technology & Distance Education from Nova Southeastern University. A published author, Steve has written books and articles on a variety of topics: from how adults learn and communicate using technology to how to design effective training solutions for the modern, adult learner in the 21st century workplace to the impact of unconscious bias within organizations and how it can undermine organizational effectiveness. His current, award-winning and critically acclaimed book, “Pride Leadership: Strategies for LGBTQ+ Professionals to be the King or Queen of their Jungle” “came out” in June 2019. Steve is passionate about workplace equality, and specifically how leaders can be more “consciously inclusive” to foster a feeling of inclusion and belonging for all team members. His signature keynote, “Being a Consciously Inclusive Leader,” has won praise for its engaging, approachable, and memorable way to think about unconscious bias in the workplace. But don't think he's just an academic nerd: Steve is a rare breed of professional that understands the power of using academic theory, his experience in a variety of public and private settings and applying this knowledge to the client's workplace to achieve better results. (Oh, and he's pretty good with dogs, too!). Connect With Steve http://topdoglearning.biz/ (Website) https://www.facebook.com/gayleadershipdude (Facebook) https://www.instagram.com/thegayleadershipdude/ (Instagram) https://twitter.com/gayleadership (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/in/steveyacovelli/ (LinkedIn) Hey Guys, Check This Out! Are you a guy who keeps struggling to do that thing? You know the thing you keep telling yourself and others you're going to do, but never do? Then it's time to get real and figure out why. Join the 40 Plus Men's Circle. Learn about about - http://40plusmenscircle.com/ (Click Here!) Break free of fears. Make bold moves. Live life without apologies P.S. get your free My Bold Life Manifesto, right here - https://rickclemons.com/manifesto/ (rickclemons.com/manifesto/) You can also listen to the podcast on… https://apple.co/2Q4nnbt ()  

Librarians from all over the country have been gathering in Portland this week for the Public Library Association's annual conference. The role of libraries has been slowly changing for years, but during the pandemic, many public libraries lept into providing new services. Melanie Huggins, President of the Public Library Association, tells us what librarians around the country are talking about these days.

Dr. Steve Yacovelli (a.k.a. “The Gay Leadership DudeTM”) is Owner & Principal of TopDog Learning Group, LLC, a leadership, change management, and diversity and inclusion consulting firm based in Orlando, Florida, USA but with affiliates (“TopDoggers”) throughout the globe. Steve and TopDog provide guidance and solutions in leadership and organizational development, change management, diversity and inclusion consulting, instructional design, and custom e-learning creation. Whether it be through providing keynotes and facilitating leadership development programs for Fortune 500 companies like The Walt Disney Company, Bayer AG, or accenture, to providing one-on-one coaching experiences for groups like IBM, Covestro, and The Public Library Association, or creating engaging, effective training solutions for various delivery formats for folks like Tupperware Brands Corporation, The Ohio State University, and The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Steve is passionate about helping others be their best selves, in and out of the workplace. Steve holds a B.S. in Public Relations from Millersville University of Pennsylvania, an M.A. in Educational Policy & Leadership Development from The Ohio State University, and an Ed.D. in Instructional Technology & Distance Education from Nova Southeastern University. A published author, Steve has written books and articles on a variety of topics: from how adults learn and communicate using technology to how to design effective training solutions for the modern, adult learner in the 21st century workplace to the impact of unconscious bias within organizations and how it can undermine organizational effectiveness. His current, award-winning and critically acclaimed book, “Pride Leadership: Strategies for LGBTQ+ Professionals to be the King or Queen of their Jungle” “came out” in June 2019. Steve is passionate about workplace equality, and specifically how leaders can be more “consciously inclusive” to foster a feeling of inclusion and belonging for all team members. His signature keynote, “Being a Consciously Inclusive Leader,” has won praise for its engaging, approachable, and memorable way to think about unconscious bias in the workplace. But don't think he's just an academic nerd: Steve is a rare breed of professional that understands the power of using academic theory, his experience in a variety of public and private settings and applying this knowledge to the client's workplace to achieve better results. (Oh, and he's pretty good with dogs, too!). Here's the link to that MOP+SAM Training we mentioned in the episode!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kyla-cofer/messageSupport this podcast: Support the showThanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please support us on Patreon. For more leadership tools, check out the free workbooks at KylaCofer.com/freestuff. Book Kyla to speak at your event here, or to connect further, reach out to Kyla on LinkedIn and Instagram.All transcripts are created with Descript, an amazing transcript creation and editing tool. Check it out for yourself!Leadership School Production:Produced by Kyla CoferEdited by Neel Panji @ PodLeaF ProductionsAssistant Production Alaina Hulette

Sara Goek, Program Manager at the Public Library Association and Linda Hofschire, Director of the Research Institute for Public Libraries (RIPL) discuss the 2021 Public Library Staff & Diversity Survey and "Benchmark: Library Metrics and Trends," the latest evolution in PLA's data-driven initiatives and tools for libraries.

Read a full transcript here.Sarah Voels Bio:Sarah Voels is the Community Engagement Librarian at the Cedar Rapids Public Library. Previously she worked as a materials librarian and was responsible for the youth and young adult collections. For the past three years she has conducted focused research on diversity audits in libraries and has had the opportunity to present at conferences for the Iowa Library Association, Public Library Association, and the State Library of North Carolina. Her work has resulted in the forthcoming title from ABC-CLIO Libraries Unlimited, Auditing Diversity in Library Collections, expected in early 2022. Karin Michel BioKarin Michel has been working at Chapel Hill Public Library (CHPL) for over 20 years. In that time, she's managed collections, programs and staff in the Youth & Family Experiences division. CHPL is a busy, mid-sized municipal library in a college town full of voracious readers from many cultures and countries. Since 2019, we've been engaged in assessing and addressing collection gaps to focus on communities and languages of Chapel Hill, with an end goal of being responsive to and reflective of the communities we serve. Karin drinks too much coffee and works a lot, but also finds time to read, co-parent three tweenage kids, and go on the occasional trail run.  Additional Resources:Want to learn more about Dr. Rudine Sims Bishop and her thoughts about how books can be Mirrors, Windows, and Sliding Glass Doors?  Find a text to her article here and a link to a related video.Sarah mentioned research that she found as she began her work.  Here's a link to the article from Jenni Frencham.Also, here's the article by Karen Jensen.Karin Michel spoke about the program that their primary vendor offers.  Here's some additional information about the program offered by Ingram Spark to assist libraries with their audits.Some further reading about the importance of funding our aging library systems.This article also talks about how libraries have a role to play in Climate Justice.          

  Are you showing up authentically as a leader while allowing your team to do so too?   For you to build relationships and effectively communicate within the workplace, you have to embrace authenticity. It is also crucial to promote a culture that is diverse, inclusive, and that encourages feedback.   In this episode of the Legendary Leaders Podcast, we have Dr. Steve Yacovelli - “The Gay Leadership Dude”, founder of TopDog Learning Group, LLC, speaker, author, and change catalyst. He has spent 25 years studying, learning, and teaching what it takes to be a great leader. He shares how he discovered and embraced authenticity in the workplace as a member of the LGBTQ+ community.   Listen in to learn about the importance of feedback to create effective communication and build trust in the workplace. You will also learn why it is absolutely your responsibility as a leader to promote a diverse and inclusive culture, and what the benefits are from creating and embracing such a diverse climate.   Key Takeaways: How to build and foster trust with people by letting them in on who you are. How to identify the need for diversity and inclusion as a leader in your team. Learn to support your people with value and positive power as a leader within the workplace. How to build a consciously inclusive workplace culture as a leader.   If you enjoyed this episode, check out the video show notes and SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST on Apple Podcasts.   Episode Timeline: [0:42] Intro [5:00] How Steve helps members of the LGBTQ+ community in the leadership scene. [7:04] How he discovered his authentic self as a gay man and the journey it has been. [9:29] The importance of authenticity in building trust with people as a leader. [12:37] How to build a rapport with people in whatever way you can create a connection. [17:07] The three areas he helps clients explore diversity and inclusion, leadership, and eLearning. [18:59] The powerful leadership qualities and how to interact them to be an effective leader. [22:02] Steve explains when and how his book Pride Leadership was born. [24:28] How Pride Leadership is designed to be a support system to queer people. [27:18] The six universal leadership competencies and why they're specific to the LGBTQ community. [29:37] The importance of feedback for effective communication and relationship building. [36:09] Why it's your responsibility as the leader to create a culture where everyone is included.    Standout Quotes: “Whatever way you can connect with people, that's a great strategy for leadership because it ultimately builds trust.”- Dr. Steve Yacovelli [14:30]   “If we're not creating a workplace where people feel they can be their authentic self, then they're not giving their authentic self.”- Dr. Steve Yacovelli [26:54]   “We shape our workplace culture, our team culture by the words we pick and the actions that we take.”- Dr. Steve Yacovelli [31:32]   “We can humanize the workplace a little bit better and have a little bit more empathy on what's going on besides the office.”- Dr. Steve Yacovelli [42:07]   Connect: Find | Cathleen Merkel At cathleenmerkel.com On Instagram: @CathleenMerkel On Facebook: @CathleenMerkelCoaching On LinkedIn: @CathleenMerkel   Find | Dr. Steve Yacovelli Website: http://topdoglearning.com/ On Instagram: @thegayleadershipdude On Twitter: @gayleadership On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/gayleadershipdude/ On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steveyacovelli/ Book: Pride Leadership – steveonamazon.com or on Audible https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Pride-Leadership-Audiobook/B089B6Q3C4 Get your FREE copy HERE: https://thegayleadershipdude.net/order-form   SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST On Apple Podcasts.   Do you want to learn more about how to become a Legendary Leader, then download my FREE Guide which shares 5 Proven Ways To Gain Confidence As An Inspirational Leader Without Overwhelm - Simply Click Here: https://www.cathleenmerkel.com/5-proven-ways    About Cathleen:     As a Thought Leader in the Mindset & (Self-) Leadership space, Cathleen supports high achieving, but worn-out women create a more content & balanced life without sacrificing their hard-earned success. Following a simple 6 step framework, she helps you not only reconnect with your inner feminine side; Cathleen also supports you to rediscover your REAL YOU!    Cathleen focuses on women who lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are running in a hamster wheel, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps you to turn your careers, your social connections and personal life around so that you will start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the days to come.      At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future.        With over 15 years of leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a female leader herself; she has also been leading and supporting various leadership development initiatives within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations.   Only by deeply experiencing her very personal life challenges – ‘hitting a wall experiences' –Cathleen was able to redefine her own purpose, deciding to bring ease and content to as many women as possible on the planet!     Tune in here:  https://apple.co/2CaSQ5K https://spoti.fi/2XzM4QJ https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/85d200fb-8e1d-46b3-b550-b00b9666f00f/The-Legendary-Leaders-Podcast       About Dr. Steve Yacovelli   Owner & Principal of TopDog Learning Group, LLC, a leadership, change management, and diversity and inclusion consulting firm based in Orlando, Florida, USA but with affiliates (“TopDoggers”) throughout the globe.   Steve and TopDog provide guidance and solutions in leadership and organizational development, change management, diversity and inclusion consulting, instructional design, and custom e-learning creation. Whether it be through providing keynotes and facilitating leadership development programs for Fortune 500 companies like The Walt Disney Company, Bayer AG or Accenture, to providing one-on-one coaching experiences for groups like IBM, Covestro, and The Public Library Association, or creating engaging, effective training solutions for various delivery formats for folks like Tupperware Brands Corporation, The Ohio State University, and The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Steve is passionate about helping others be their best selves, in and out of the workplace.   Steve holds a B.S. in Public Relations from Millersville University of Pennsylvania, an M.A. in Educational Policy & Leadership Development from The Ohio State University, and an Ed.D. in Instructional Technology & Distance Education from Nova Southeastern University. His current, award-winning and critically acclaimed book, “Pride Leadership: Strategies for LGBTQ+ Professionals to be the King or Queen of their Jungle” was published in June 2019.

For this week's Inspirational Leadership Podcast I spoke with Dr. Steve Yacovelli (a.k.a. “The Gay Leadership Dude”) who is the Owner & Principal of TopDog Learning Group, LLC, a leadership, change management, and diversity and inclusion consulting firm based in Orlando, Florida, USA but with affiliates (“TopDoggers”) throughout the globe. Steve and TopDog provide guidance and solutions in leadership and organizational development, change management, diversity and inclusion consulting, instructional design, and custom e-learning creation. Whether it be through providing keynotes and facilitating leadership development programs for Fortune 500 companies like The Walt Disney Company, Bayer AG, or accenture, to providing one-on-one coaching experiences for groups like IBM, Covestro, and The Public Library Association, or creating engaging, effective training solutions for various delivery formats for folks like Tupperware Brands Corporation, The Ohio State University, and The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Steve is passionate about helping others be their best selves, in and out of the workplace. Steve holds a B.S. in Public Relations from Millersville University of Pennsylvania, an M.A. in Educational Policy & Leadership Development from The Ohio State University, and an Ed.D. in Instructional Technology & Distance Education from Nova Southeastern University. His current, award-winning and critically acclaimed book, “Pride Leadership: Strategies for LGBTQ+ Professionals to be the King or Queen of their Jungle” “came out” in June 2019.

Welcome!  I'm glad you're joining me today. Complete show notes for today can be found at masterfullibrarian.com/ep-8.Over the last several days, the American Librarian Association held it's annual Midwinter Meeting.  The meeting was virtual, of course, but still filled with great speakers, programs, and events. ALA programs and conferences never disappoint. There was so much to learn and see!Being a part of this conference got me to thinking.  One of the most effective ways to up your librarian game and have greater impact in your work is to become an active member of your library associations.  At a bare minimum, we all should belong to our state and any local library associations or consortia. Our state associations often do the most specific work to help out libraries.If at all possible, join the American Library Association and the divisions relevant to your work.  For instance, if you're a school librarian you should definitely join the American Association of School Librarians or AASL, which is the school division of ALA. If you're in a public library, join the Public Library Association, and if you're an academic, the Association of College and Research Libraries.  There are many other professional groups you could consider as well.  I'll put a list with links in the show notes. If there's one thing I know for sure it's that, as librarians, we are definitely better together. I'm always amazed at how many librarians don't take advantage of that. Today, I'm going to give you three good reasons for joining library associations.EducationIf it's one thing library associations and consortia do well and do often, it's education.  Whether it's in-person workshops or online conferences and webinars, there are always opportunities for learning. Although some of the highest quality events are not free and may even have a substantial fee, many others are free or extremely low cost.  Here's where it's especially smart to be a member. Many associations allow attendance at events by non-members, but that will almost always cost substantially more. I've noticed that during the pandemic, there's an opportunity for learning with some association or division almost every week. Some weeks, there's something almost every day!  I think this is especially important for people serving in libraries who don't have an MLS or who have never taken any coursework.  There's so much to know about library work.  If you don't have the professional educational background, please take advantage of association offerings.Even if you do have an MLS or coursework, things are always changing and we all need to keep up. If you want to deliver the highest quality service to you library community and have the greatest impact, you must keep your knowledge base current and your toolkit strong.  In my experience, the saddest, most ineffective libraries are the ones where no one on staff has received any type of library education or where continuing education and professional development don't happen because no one cares.For two more reaons and complete show notes, join me at masterfullibrarian.com/ep-8.

EP39: PRIDE LEADERSHIP: How to Be a More Inclusive Leader & Create a Culture Where People Can Belong with Steve Yacovelli   In this episode you're going to hear some amazing tips and processes to help anyone who is seeking to be a leader or identifies as one to learn to develop competencies and traits a leader should have and the most important trait every effective leader should hold.    One of the many important takeaways from this episodes is for people who are looking to a strong leader and one who is truly inclusive, you must    Think In Speak Up Act Out   Listen in for more on this throughout our conversations and in the book.    For Millennials, there are some great points on how to be a leader when you're struggling. One of the strategies is to not amp up your leadership courage (this is part of a chapter in the book), but to think how you're engaging and listening to your leader and them doing the same to you!    At the core of being a successful inclusive leader you should develop the following 6 competencies one at a time:   Authenticity Courage Empathy Communication Culture   Leadership is all about building relationships. Relationships are built through communication, but also have the courage to talk about things that make us uncomfortable. That courage will help establish trust.    At the very root of that foundation leadership in its most purest form is TRUST!   Effective listening is also a critical foundation to be able to support others in various landscapes of the workplace. To be a better leader you need to be an ally to somebody, show up for them. Look for ways to be a champion for others.    Steve's Book: Pride Leadership: Strategies for the LGBTQ + Leader to Be The King or Queen of their Jungle give Queer people who are often identified as other an opportunity to show up in many spaces and demonstrate leadership. It allows those seeking to be strong leaders a way to learn and take action on developing the 6 foundational competencies of leadership.    The book is intended to be read but also asking the reader to actively participate and take action while reading and learning. It is a guide that includes a workbook to help anyone grow as a leader.    To purchase the book you can go to: https://www.amazon.com/Pride-Leadership-Strategies-Leader-Jungle/dp/1946384674/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1EDKNI6Y4OK29&dchild=1&keywords=steve+yacovelli&qid=1606894877&sprefix=Steve+Yaco%2Caps%2C156&sr=8-1 About Steve Dr. Steve Yacovelli (a.k.a. “The Gay Leadership DudeTM”) is Owner & Principal of TopDog Learning Group, LLC, a leadership, change management, and diversity and inclusion consulting firm based in Orlando, Florida, USA but with affiliates (“TopDoggers”) throughout the Globe.   Steve and TopDog provide guidance and solutions in leadership and organizational development, change management, diversity and inclusion consulting, instructional design, and custom e-learning creation. Whether it be through providing keynotes and facilitating leadership development programs for Fortune 500 companies like The Walt Disney Company, Bayer AG, or accenture, to providing one-on-one coaching experiences for groups like IBM, Covestro, and The Public Library Association, or creating engaging, effective training solutions for various delivery formats for folks like Tupperware Brands Corporation, The Ohio State University, and The Bill & MelindaGates Foundation, Steve is passionate about helping others be their best selves, in and out of the workplace. Steve holds a B.S. in Public Relations from Millersville University of Pennsylvania, an M.A. in Educational Policy & Leadership Development from The Ohio State University, and an Ed.D. in Instructional Technology & Distance Education from Nova Southeastern University. A published author, Steve has written books and articles on a variety of topics: from how adults learn and communicate using technology to how to design effective training solutions for the modern, adult learner in the 21st century workplace to the impact of unconscious bias within organizations and how it can undermine organizational effectiveness. His current, award-winning and critically acclaimed book, “Pride Leadership: Strategies for LGBTQ+ Professionals to be the King or Queen of their Jungle” “came out” in June 2019.   Steve is passionate about workplace equality, and specifically how leaders can be more “consciously inclusive” to foster a feeling of inclusion and belonging for all team members. His signature keynote, “Being a Consciously Inclusive Leader,” has won praise for its engaging, approachable, and memorable way to think about unconscious bias in the workplace. But don't think he's just an academic nerd: Steve is a rare breed of professional that understands the power of using academic theory, his experience in a variety of public and private settings and applying this knowledge to the client's workplace to achieve better results. (Oh, and he's pretty good with dogs, too!). steve@topdoglearning.biz.   To find Steve you can head over to his website: topdoglearing.biz and purchase the book from there too! You can also find him on Instagram @thegayleadershipdude   BEFORE  YOU GO: Are You Looking for Some FREE Coaching?  Let's setup a free 30 minute coaching call to get you on the right path. Email us at hello@coachingwithjosemiguel.com, slide into our DM's on Instagram and Facebook @josemiguellongo We have a coaching package for everyone's needs! Be sure to visit the website: http://www.coachingwithjosemiguel.com  Don't forget to join the Facebook Community for more content and great conversations:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/LifeandBusinessCoachingforMillennials If you like this episode please leave us a review. It would mean the world. Also let us know what else you want to learn or hear. Xo, José Miguel   #diversity #inclusion #pride #LGBTQ+ #DEI #belong #courage

This episode is sponsored by Shift. Are you ready to shift your thought leadership? Click Here.Dr. Steve Yacovelli (a.k.a. “The Gay Leadership DudeTM”) is the Owner & Principal of TopDog Learning Group, LLC, a leadership, change management, and diversity and inclusion consulting firm based in Orlando, Florida, USA but with affiliates (“TopDoggers”) throughout the globe.Steve and TopDog provide guidance and solutions in leadership and organizational development, change management, diversity and inclusion consulting, instructional design, and custom e-learning creation. Whether it be through providing keynotes and facilitating leadership development programs for Fortune 500 companies like TheWalt Disney Company, Bayer AG, or accenture, to providing one-on-one coaching experiences for groups like IBM, Covestro, and The Public Library Association, or creating engaging, effective training solutions for various delivery formats for folks like Tupperware Brands Corporation, The Ohio State University, and The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Steve is passionate about helping others be their best selves, in and out of the workplace.Steve holds a B.S. in Public Relations from Millersville University of Pennsylvania, an M.A. in Educational Policy & Leadership Development from The Ohio State University, and an Ed.D. in Instructional Technology & Distance Education from Nova Southeastern University. A published author, Steve has written books and articles on a variety of topics: from how adults learn and communicate using technology to how to design effective training solutions for the modern, adult learner in the 21st-century workplace to the impact of unconscious bias within organizations and how it can undermine organizational effectiveness. His current, award-winning and critically acclaimed book, “Pride Leadership: Strategies for LGBTQ+ Professionals to be the King or Queen of their Jungle” “came out” in June 2019.Steve is passionate about workplace equality, and specifically how leaders can be more “consciously inclusive” to foster a feeling of inclusion and belonging for all team members. His signature keynote, “Being a Consciously Inclusive Leader,” has won praise for its engaging, approachable, and memorable way to think about unconscious bias in the workplace.But don't think he's just an academic nerd: Steve is a rare breed of professional that understands the power of using academic theory, his experience in a variety of public and private settings and applying this knowledge to the client's workplace to achieve better results. (Oh, and he's pretty good with dogs, too!).BOOK:  you can access a PDF version of “Pride Leadership” here: https://topdog.click/Pride_eBook use code “FREEBIEE2020 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit debcrowe.substack.com

Sari Feldman, former President of the Public Library Association (2009-2010), American Library Association President (2015-2016), frequent writer and contributor to Publisher's Weekly and Executive Director of the Cuyahoga County Public Library in Ohio joined Chris and Bob via Zoom to discuss her article in Publisher's Weekly entitled Public Libraries After the Pandemic. We talk about […]

Hosts Steve Thomas (manager of the Collins Hill branch) and Melissa Grammont (manager of the Snellville branch) chat with Gwinnett County Public Library staff who attended the Public Library Association conference in February 2020 in Nashville, TN: Casey Wallace, Alex Olsen, Don Giacomini, Erin Birdsong, Joshua Beasley, Sarah Brubaker, Sheelagh O'Malley, and Jenny LaJeunesse. 

Recorded at the Public Library Association 2020 conference, Steve chats with Sourcebooks authors Ashley Blooms, Emily Levesque, and Caroline B. Cooney about their new books and their interactions with – and love of – libraries. Then, Steve catches up with Megan Emery of the Healing Library and Becky Spratford of RA for All and RA … Continue reading 177: PLA 2020

Steve chats with Sari Feldman, newly-retired Executive Director of Cuyahoga County Public Library and former president of the Public Library Association and the American Library Association, about lessons learned as ALA President, the current library ebook landscape, her legacy at Cuyahoga County, and how she will continue to work within the profession. In August 2019, … Continue reading 165: Sari Feldman

NASW member Debra Walsh Keane talks about why libraries need social workers, the kinds of services library social workers provide, as well as the rewards and challenges of the job. Debra is the social work coordinator for the Jefferson County Public Library in the Denver area. She’s also a member of the Public Library Association’s Social Work Task Force.  See the show notes for resources and a transcript. And if you liked this episode, please leave us a review in iTunes!

Have you ever wanted to create a new initiative in your library, but weren’t sure where to start? How can we make our plans fit the needs of our community, get investment, create involvement throughout our organization, and make it all pay off? On this show, we talk with SariFeldman, Executive Director of Cuyahoga County Public Library. Under her leadership the system received the highest overall score among America’s largest metropolitan library systems in Library Journal’s Index of Public Library Service for many years running. Sariserved as Past President for both the American Library Association and the Public Library Association. She shares the ways in which she started a meaningful initiative for her community called, the Reconnect with Reading Campaign. It’s a successful example we all can use as we kick off initiatives of our own. It will also speak to the readers-heart in each of us. Thank you for tuning in.

There are some leaders who are able to share their journey in such a way that it makes all of us want to come along for the ride. Felton Thomas is just such a leader. As Director of the Cleveland Public Library and past-President of the Public Library Association, his visionary style and pay-it-forward attitude have made a huge impact on the profession. Climb on board as we listen to what brought him to where he is today, the leader of a 5-star rated library known as the “People’s University” a place where everyone can seek out knowledge in ways that are beneficial to themselves, their community, and the world.

Frank and Gwen headed to Philadelphia and brought home the sights, sounds, and book recommendations of the Public Library Association's 2018 conference. Plus, hard-hitting journalism: Is breakfast the most important meal of a librarian's day? 

Larra Clark Deputy Director for the Public Library Association and the American Library Association's (ALA) Office for Information Technology Policy (OITP), talks with Marijke Visser, Associate Director at OITP, about ‘Ready to Code” a new ALA initiative in partnership with Google, that aims to investigate the current nature of coding activities in public and school libraries for youth and broaden the reach and scope of this work.