Best of Core Forum: Mindfulness as a Leadership Tool

Description: Leading a library in today’s complex landscape presents unique challenges, including political dynamics, budget constraints, and the lingering effects of the pandemic on mental health. In their efforts to create safe and healthy environments for their teams, library leaders often find themselves stretched thin and in need of strategies to enhance their own well-being. This raises an important question: how can they prioritize self-care while supporting others? In this webinar, I will explore how academic library leaders have successfully integrated mindfulness practices into their daily routines, creating better work/life balances. Join me to discover how mindfulness can empower you to navigate challenges.

Learning Outcomes: 

At the end of the webinar, attendees will: -

• Enhance their mindfulness practices by gaining practical mindfulness techniques that they can integrate into their daily routines. 
• Improve their work/life balance by learning how to implement mindfulness practices in their leadership roles. 
• Strengthen organizational culture by adopting mindfulness techniques that will help promote a positive organizational culture within their libraries

Who Should Attend: This session is designed for audience members at any level of leadership or library type, and they will learn practical mindfulness techniques that can be adapted for personal use and added to their leadership toolkit, promoting both individual well-being and a positive organizational culture.

Presenters:

Cynthia Romanowski is the Bibliographic Services Manager at SWAN Library Services, where she oversees the bibliographic, authority, and acquisitions data for 100 libraries within the SWAN library consortium. She holds a Master of Library and Information Science, a Master of Computer Information Systems, and a Doctor of Education in Interdisciplinary Leadership with a concentration in Higher Education Administration. Passionate about mindfulness and leadership, Cynthia is dedicated to cultivating a supportive and collaborative environment that promotes the well-being and professional growth of her team.

Tech Requirements

Core Webinars are held in Zoom. Speakers or a headset for listening to the presentation are required. You may interact with the presenter and ask questions through text-based chat. Closed captioning is available in the Zoom platform. The webcast will be recorded and the link to the recording shared with registrants shortly after the live event.