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					<description><![CDATA[I recently heard a statement that resonated with me: “A giant looks in the mirror and sees nothing.” I didn’t hear that as a story about someone who needs to become bigger, someone who is lost and needs to find their way, someone whose humility should be mistaken for weakness, or someone who needs to &#8230; ]]></description>
		
		
		
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					<description><![CDATA[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. &#8230; ]]></description>
		
		
		
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