Grounded leadership for complex workplaces, career transitions, and purpose-driven professionals.
Grounded leadership for complex workplaces, career transitions, and purpose-driven professionals.
For years, much of my professional work, writing, and reflection has been shaped by my experience in libraries, public service, technology leadership, and organizational operations. If you have spent time on Jaketha.com, you may notice older posts that speak directly to library leadership, public service, staff development, workplace culture, and operational challenges within library environments. …
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 authority, and past attempts that didn’t feel safe or productive. Common library silos tend to be: When collaboration becomes a slogan rather than a practice, …