Leadership Reflections: Who Are Your Peeps?

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

5-6-2019

Publication Title

Journal of Library Administration

Volume

59

Issue

4

First page number:

422

Last page number:

430

Abstract

Leaders need to surround themselves with colleagues, mentors, and individuals who will support, challenge, and encourage development. Forming a network will aid a library leader in their individual growth as well as provide informal consultants who can see the broader pictures or tease out an issue that might not be evident to the leader. Colleagues who share the same vision or goals will encourage each other and provide support during personal and professional challenges. A library leader should be strategic about selecting and curating a network that will meet a variety of needs as well as being a resource. Doing so, a leader will have a sounding board to consider ideas and strategies while gaining different perspectives. The end result is that a library leader will build professional relationships that will enhance personal and professional success.

Keywords

Networking; Mentoring; Collegiality

Disciplines

Leadership Studies

Language

English

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