Academic librarian and blogger La Loria Konata reflects on my low-morale study’s discussion of trigger events, maps it to the Dallas Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones’ sudden reversal on his – and his players’ – political activities, and considers the fallout. Click the image to read.
Renewals Reach: Low Morale in Football? Read More »
While waiting for my study to complete the peer-review process, I created infographics for some of the study’s results. You may use or share them according to their Creative Commons licenses.
Low-Morale Experience Infographics Read More »
[This content was originally published on March 5, 2018 at The Ink On The Page.] It’s been about six months since the release of my original low morale study. Since then, I’ve presented a two-part ACRL webinar, and I’m gearing up to present the study results at regional and international LIS conferences. While interacting on social
[This content was originally published on February 5, 2018 at The Ink On The Page.] “Authenticity is defined as the sharing of self by relating in a natural, sincere, spontaneous, open, and genuine manner. Being authentic, or genuine, involves relating personally so that expressions are spontaneous rather than contrived.” (Hepworth 2010, p. 107). In my study
Considering: Deauthenticity in the Workplace Read More »
[This post republishes a significant amount of content originally published on January 22, 2018 at The Ink On The Page] After publishing my low morale study, I came across Fobazi Ettarh’s online discussion of what she coined vocational awe: Well simply put, it is the idea that libraries as institutions are inherently good. It assumes that some or all
Low Morale & Vocational Awe Read More »
[This content was originally published on November 14, 2017 at The Ink On The Page.] I’ve read my low-morale study (and the qualitative data associated with it) several times since its submission and publication. One thing that I’d like to take a closer look at is the link between the cognitive impact of perfectionism and
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[This content was originally published on November 6, 2017 at The Ink On The Page.] A few days ago, my latest article – “The low morale experience of academic librarians: A phenomenological study” – was assigned to its Journal of Library Administration (JLA) issue after being in pre-print for a bit over seven weeks. During the pre-print
Further Thoughts: The Low Morale Study Read More »
Welcome to Renewals, a blog supporting my original research on workplace morale. If you are interested in: preventing workplace toxicity and incivility (including bullying and mobbing), increasing authentic collegiality and civility, cultivating humane/empathetic leadership, and supporting/re-centering the positive links of workplace wellness and career/job satisfaction – in North American workplaces – welcome! This space also serves