Lindsay Cronk and Lindsey Rae presented on methods of collaborative leadership (#LeanBackAlready).
Collaborative leadership through a feminist framework. (For reference, here is a definition of feminist framework.)
The tensions in our workplace need to be acknowledged.
They mentioned a number of areas where we need to have balance including leaning in versus leaning back.
82% of workers say that their leaders are uninspiring. (Gallup survey) 65% would forgo a raise if it meant their leader could be fired.
Harvard Business Review - “Why do so many managers forget they’re human beings?”
Librarianship
is already collaborative and feminist in so many ways. We share
knowledge and spaces, empower learning...but there is a leadership blind
spot.
Where do we see tensions in librarianship? We see tension in our
collections, as well as who is represented in those collections. Men heavily
impact what we collect because they are the majority of authors,
publishers, and reviewers. 88% of librarians are white and heavily female. We don’t represent our communities.
The traditional language of leadership is often masculine.
What do we want leadership to look like? From the audience:
- Risk taking
- Trust
- Openness
- Honesty
- Transparency
- Supportive
Discomfort and distrust of power and leadership is natural.
The pink diamond of feminist leadership - There are values and principles.
Lindsay and Lindsey placed their slides and resources online.
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