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Leadership: Challenges and Rewards with Doug Crane
September 4, 2025 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm CDT
What does it take to be a leader? To be blunt, leadership is not easy. In fact, it may not even be right for you! Discover the challenges and rewards of leadership in this webinar.
- Participants will learn:
- The reasons why you should NOT become a leader
- The special aspects of leading in a government or non-profit organization
- The hidden rewards of leadership (it’s not just about promotions)
- Six starter tips for the leadership path
Doug Crane began his career with the Palm Beach County Library System as a children’s librarian in 1998. He was appointed Library Director in 2014 and has spoken at national conferences on topics such as office productivity and leadership for over a decade. Doug is the author of the articles, “May I Ask You a Question? Lessons Learned from Interviewing Public Library Leaders,” “Efficient Librarianship – A New Path for the Profession,” and “Go For It! Advice From Library Directors.” For his public speaking skills, he recently received the Distinguished Toastmaster designation from Toastmasters International. Doug shares his musings at www.efficientlibrarian.com. In his spare time, he admires his collection of Doctor Who sonic screwdrivers, and relaxes at home with his wife, daughter, dog, and cat.
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This project has been funded under the provisions of the Library Cooperative Grant program, which is administered by the Florida Department of State’s Division of Library and Information Services.