Online/Virtual Event
Tuesday, April 29th from 11:00am to 12:00pm
Effective leadership is built on empathy, compassion, and intuition, fostering trust, collaboration, and innovation within teams. Empathy allows leaders to actively listen, understand different perspectives, and create a supportive environment where employees feel valued. When employees feel heard, morale and engagement improve, leading to higher productivity. Compassion goes beyond understanding—it involves taking meaningful action to support team members in overcoming challenges. A compassionate leader provides encouragement, resources, and guidance, strengthening relationships and building loyalty. Intuition helps leaders make quick, informed decisions by balancing experience, data, and instinct. While logical analysis is important, intuition allows leaders to navigate uncertainty with confidence. Trusted leaders know when to rely on their intuition and when to seek additional information.
By the end of this session, attendees will:
- Understand the role of empathy, compassion, and intuition in a leadership capacity
- Gain strategies for integrating these qualities to inspire their teams and drive meaningful success
- Learn ways to create a positive work culture where individuals and organizations thrive
About our presenters:
Sharon Palmer is a Regional Director at Brooklyn Public Library. In this role, she oversees ten neighborhood libraries and supervises over one hundred employees. Having worked at Brooklyn Public Library in various capacities, Sharon remains passionate about library services and is a strong advocate for collaboration and teamwork among staff. Additionally, she enjoys working with various community partners to positively impact communities. Sharon has been the recipient of three Bklyn Incubator awards that provides funding for staff to implement community-based projects: S.E.E (Shop, Eat and Exercise) Yourself Healthy, Cooking, Crocheting and Coping and Journey to Parenthood: How library staff can support pregnant people. Although Sharon’s primary roles focus on leadership, team building and project management, she enjoys planning and hosting innovative virtual programs for adults. Under Sharon’s leadership, staff at four libraries obtained the prestigious New York City Charles H. Revson monetary award for outstanding customer service. Additionally, Sharon previously presented on a variety of topics at the ALA,BCALA and NYLA conferences.
Le'Andre Peoples is a dedicated professional with a wealth of experience in the field of library services. Starting as an Office Aide, Le’Andre's career journey has seen him excel as a Technology Resource Specialist, Circulation Manager, and presently as the Regional Assistant. In his current role at the Brooklyn Public Library, he assists the Regional Director and manages the Regional Office. Beyond his administrative duties, Le’Andre is committed to the professional development of the support staff and himself. His vision extends to expanding branch operations and, thanks to his extensive clerical, technological, and administrative expertise, he's a sought-after contributor to various committees and library initiatives.
Taina K. Evans is a Regional Director at the Brooklyn Public Library who has been instrumental in transforming library services through innovative community-focused initiatives. Her groundbreaking "Our Streets, Our Stories" project launched in 2013, aims to collect and preserve oral histories from diverse Brooklyn neighborhoods, while her involvement in the "Branch Tap-Ins" program addresses staff resilience in the post-pandemic era. Evans has consistently demonstrated leadership in enhancing library engagement, supporting staff well-being, and amplifying marginalized community voices through her strategic and compassionate approach to librarianship. She is actively involved with the New York Library Association, currently serving as the President of the New York Black Librarian Caucus roundtable.