Cultivating Empathy, Trust, and Optimism: Strategies for Motivating Demotivated Library Teams

Join us for our next Mental Health & Wellness Panel, Cultivating Empathy, Trust, and Optimism: Strategies for Motivating Demotivated Library Teams, on Thursday February 13, 2025, at 1 PM MT.

Library workers often face challenges in achieving organizational growth when the team is demotivated. This can lead to stagnation in services, outdated practices, and limited resources for patrons.

Demotivated teams can have a detrimental effect on the well-being of library workers. Low morale, stress, and burnout are common issues faced by those working in such environments. This impacts their mental health and overall job satisfaction. Cultivating a culture of empathy, trust, and optimism is crucial for library workers. When they feel understood, supported, and optimistic about their work environment, they are more likely to feel motivated and engaged in their roles .In this panel discussion, we delve into motivating a demotivated team within a library setting.

We address the challenges that hinder organizational growth and employee well-being, focusing on strategies for cultivating a culture of empathy, trust, and optimism among staff towards their managers and leaders. By exploring real-world experiences and best practices, this session offers valuable insights and actionable steps for library employees to reinvigorate their teams and foster a more positive and productive work environment.

To learn more about the panelists and to register for this session, please visit the Libraries Learn website.

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