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“It is immensely powerful to have the discussion and support for a change led by the staff themselves, as opposed to being led purely by management.”
—Stephanie Chase and Hilary Ostlund from Hillsboro Public Library

“By recognizing the employees for their hard work, and making sure they know you are there to remove barriers and serve as their champion, I find that staff are motivated to do their best. Trust people and then get out of their way.”
—Jamar O. Rahming, library director, Wilmington Public Library

“The new leader must be reliable, true to their word, and in many cases, get out of the way and allow staff to do their work.”