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In Our Own Words<\/div>\n\n\n\n

COVID Reflections<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
By Twilla McDonald, Circulation Manager, East Regional Library<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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When the library closed, I was at a loss for how to be an effective manager\/leader to my staff and co-workers from home. Leaving home had been my escape \u2014 so it was a challenge, especially with a 2-year-old. Making sure to be there for everyone in my friend and village circle, my employees and co-workers, and my little one. Trying to understand \u2014 but not really understanding.
 
I had to take a step back and look inward at myself and say, \u201cTwilla, stop and take care of you \u2014 set some reasonable boundaries of what is or is not important in your space.\u201d So, my expectations as a friend\/village member, Unit Manager, and foster mom had to change.
 
The quote, \u201cSeek first to understand, then to be understood\u201d by Stephen Covey, became my new action plan: listen, speak, and ask questions.<\/strong>
 
For my village, friends, employees and co-workers, I decided to listen and share how I was \u2014 good, bad, or indifferent. I realize that we all view things from a different perspective. I had to let go of what was \u201cnormal\u201d and serve. I accepted the challenge to be true to myself and the \u201cNew Normal.\u201d
 
I set a weekly check-in time, during which I would call or email. I not only got to learn more about others, but I learned a lot about myself, too. Being kind and compassionate goes a long way, but most importantly, treating others how you desire to be treated is really at the top of the list.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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