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Abusive bosses don't drive performance. They undermine it.
471 studies, 149k people, 36 countries: in aggressive workplaces, we do poorer work, collaborate less, and shirk more. Incivility breaks confidence and breeds resentment.
The best way to get results is to show respect.
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Breakfast for dinner, anyone? Not that you need an excuse, but it IS National Pancake Day, and we have Rosa Parks' recipe to share. 🥞 Jotted down on an envelope, it's one of thousands of items comprising the Rosa Parks collection here at the Library. loc.gov/collections/rosa-par…
ALT Rosa Parks "featherlite" pancakes recipe. Sift together 1 C flour, 2 T B. Powder, 1/2 t salt, 2 T sugar. Mix 1 egg, 1 1/4 C Milk, 1/3 C peanut butter melted, 1 T shorting or oil. Combine with dry ingredients. Cook at 275° on griddle.
ALT Rosa Parks at ceremonies renaming 12th Street "Rosa Parks Boulevard", Detroit, Michigan. Dated mid-1970s.
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#OTD in 1924, James Baldwin was born in Harlem, NY. He'd later become one of America's greatest literary voices, interrogating themes of racial and sexual oppression in America. Baldwin is regarded as one of the foremost writers and public intellectuals of the 20th century.
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I’m at #NABJ24 today recruiting future PAR students! Also attending sessions, including one on why more Black journalists should cover Statehouses. Up first, a session on disinformation. The panel includes ABC News’ @rachelvscott, who questioned former Pres. Trump here yesterday.
Hey @UISedu - Today is James Baldwin's 100th birthday. Celebrate this literature legend by watching "I Am Not Your Negro" using @UISLibrary subscription to Kanopy. Simply start at uis.edu/library click on "databases" and select "K" from the A-Z list. #TrustYourLibrarian
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This summer, our city will host the DNC which will be met with massive protests. Now is the perfect time to learn or brush up on your rights during a protest.
Know Your Rights Training with @NLGChicago
July 11th, 7 pm @ PCB
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#UISedu's Sangamon Experience will host a discussion on July 24 exploring central Illinois journalism and social justice in the 1980s. Sponsored by @NPRIllinois, the event will explore the impact of journalism during this transformative era.
➡️ Read More: bit.ly/4cmq1mg
ALT Women holding signs that say "ERA" march through the streets of Springfield in 1982 as part of an Equal Rights Amendment rally.
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Every school in Illinois needs a certified librarian.
Thank you to @AISLEd_org and @chicagotribune for bringing this important issue to light.
South suburban schools short staff libraries, association says @Giannoulias #tlchat @ISBEnews @AISLEd_org @ALALibrary @RAILSLibraries @aasl chicagotribune.com/2024/06/1…
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Library technical assistant and #iSchoolUI Leep (MSLIS online) student Morgan Rondinelli (@MorganRondo) is open about her experiences with mental illness in the new article, “What’s Missing in Conversations about Libraries and Mental Illness.” ▶️ bit.ly/3VRyrMk
ALT Library technical assistant and #iSchoolUI Leep (MSLIS online) student Morgan Rondinelli
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Hey managers: to keep your people, let them work from home 2 days a week.
Landmark experiment (1600+ ppl, 2yrs): random assignment to hybrid work
-Increased satisfaction
-Reduced quitting by 33% (especially for women & long commuters)
-No costs for performance or promotion rates
The #colors of nature are so awesome, the way it draws you in and envelopes you. #Glorious Thanks #GroundsCrew #UISedu #TrustYourLibrarian
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