We are very quick in today's world to throw out the old to embrace the latest and newest, and yet today I was again reminded that much of the old is still very relevant and useful for leaders today. I was given a book, courtesy of the Tennessee State Library and Archives, by Dale Carnegie entitled: "How to Win Friends and Influence People." This book, written in 1936, is timeless in its value for leaders, and I look forward to digging into it in a deeper way after the overview we received.
The talk began on the importance of our frontline staff providing the lasting impression on all who enter the library, and how Carnegie's book can help us in training them in this area. I thought what could a 1930's book do to help me with my staff in the 21st century? Yet, as I saw the principles from the book I was amazed at how spot-on Carnegie was and still is for how we can influence not only as frontline staff with our pratrons, but as leaders who seek to influence staff, patrons and governments on behalf of the library.
So, be sure there will be more to come from Mr. Carnegie in future blogs, but in the meantime don't dismiss the old as we seek to impact the world around us.
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