Library Leaders Come from Anywhere
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Presentation for the Dayton Metro Library Staff Development Day September 26, 2014
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Editor's Notes
- Who is a Leader? Name someone you think of when you hear the word “leader”. What makes these people “leaders”? Who are some leaders in your library? Are you a leader? Why? Why not?
- We are going to assume that every person in this room is a leader in one way or another.
- Leadership is a choice, not an assignment.
- Activity: I am a leader because ______
- The “5 P’s of Leadership” Positive Proactive Prioritize Productive Participation These all interconnect, overlap, and draw from one another. Those of us who are looking to strengthen our leadership skills should take a close look at how we apply these principles at work.
- Positive – attitude, situational framing, expression and phrasing Not as simple as it seems. People who lead through positivity not only put on a brave face, but they make a concious decision to embrace their situation and support it. They decide to frame things in the best light possible, and create a self fulfilling prophecy of success.
- Positive – These leaders influence others and are often inspiring. Positivity breeds positivity… Some of the most influential leaders I know don’t have a management title or any “real” authority. What they do have, however, is that “can do” attitude that seems to sweep up others around them. They’re cheerleaders who make the workplace fun with their positivity.
- Proactive – Take charge of things under your control… even before being asked. “Just do it” mentality – if there is an issue, they’ll jump in to try and resolve it. These are the first volunteers for projects. They don’t wait to be told, they go right in and get things done.
- Proactive leaders need to be aware that they are taking on a little more risk than with some of the other approaches. “Ask Forgiveness, Not Permission” maybe a mantra for these types, but with risk comes the necessiy to accept accountability. The rewards for this, however, can be immense.
- Prioritize – Recognizing what’s really important This means going back to organizational goals/mission WHY do things need to be done HOW does this action further my cause WHAT is most important in this situation Analysis of the situation is primary
- When analysis prevails, the head takes over and the heart may have to move over. Leaders who focus a lot on priorities often have to learn to Let Go, especially when things may not be within your control, or the final call can’t be yours. It can be stressful. But learning to take a step back and really look at workplace priorities is a great exercise for any leader.
- Productive – Making sure our actions further the greater goals… but taking it a step further into an approach that encompasses the other assets within an organization. Solving problems, not making them Doing this all in a collaborative, efficient way.
- Leaders who focus on productivity look for efficiencies. They value working as a team, communicating with one another, and using the right tools. Combined with the other approaches, this can make a leader extremely effective. Anyone within an organization can do this by keeping informed about the other projects and initiatives going on, and helping to maintain a collaborative environment where everyone supports one another for the overall good of the organization.
- Participation – getting your hands dirty, jumping in with enthusiasm, and trying new things
- Giving things a try is one of the best ways of leading by example. If she can do it, so can I. People who are active participants in the process of the workplace become team leaders just by showing the others that it’s OK to dive in with confidence.
- Barriers - What holds us back from practicing these “5P’s”? What keeps people from being Positive? From being Proactive? From Prioritizing? From being Productive? From Participation? Give me some real examples – and what we can do to remove or lessen those barriers
- Activity: Work in groups of three. With the List of “P’s” on the screen, ask participants to choose one of the words that appeals to them, personally, or as a group. Think of concrete things that you, in your position at the library, can do to embody the “P” you chose? One thing you can do TODAY One thing you can do THIS MONTH One thing you can do THIS YEAR. Groups will share their answers and discuss. Put these three things in your calendar so that you can follow up on how you’re doing!
- Taking the first step… today! It doesn’t matter where you are within an organization. Small acts and the decision to take control make us all leaders.