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Back of the room view of LLA2026 breakout session - take near the start of the presentation

LLA 2026: Reflections on Leadership and Collaboration

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, and workplace culture in libraries. My breakout session, “Breaking Down Silos: Leading with Collaboration,” explored how organizational silos can develop within institutions and how leadership …

Mindfulness at Work Doesn’t Mean Candles and Cushions

Mindfulness in libraries often gets misunderstood as something soft, slow, or optional. In reality, mindfulness at work is a clarity skill—especially in high-interruption environments. It’s not about being calm all the time.It’s about not carrying every moment into the next one. Three practical ways mindfulness shows up at work: Before opening an emailPause for one …