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		<title>LLA 2026: Reflections on Leadership and Collaboration</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[I recently had the opportunity to present two sessions at the Louisiana Library Association (LLA) Conference—an experience that led to meaningful conversations with colleagues across the profession about leadership, collaboration, &#8230; ]]></description>
		
		
		
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					<description><![CDATA[Why Silos Still Exist in Libraries Most libraries value collaboration.Many still struggle to experience it. Silos aren’t always created by ego or resistance. More often, they form quietly—through overload, unclear &#8230; ]]></description>
		
		
		
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					<description><![CDATA[Loss in the workplace does more than interrupt routines — it reveals culture. When a colleague passes, the absence is felt not only in workflow, but in shared history, unspoken &#8230; ]]></description>
		
		
		
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					<description><![CDATA[In any organization—public, private, or nonprofit—people are the heartbeat of daily operations. But even the most mission-driven teams can falter without clearly defined expectations for behavior, communication, and accountability. That’s &#8230; ]]></description>
		
		
		
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					<description><![CDATA[In my last post, I explored how silos can weaken libraries by isolating departments and stifling innovation. Breaking down silos is an important step — but what happens next is &#8230; ]]></description>
		
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					<description><![CDATA[Strong libraries depend on strong leadership. Directors and senior managers set the tone for how staff collaborate, how decisions are made, and how the library adapts to change. But what &#8230; ]]></description>
		
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					<description><![CDATA[Libraries exist to serve their communities, yet many struggle internally with challenges that keep them from reaching their full potential. One of the most common barriers is the presence of &#8230; ]]></description>
		
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