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What can we do? A lot!

by Christina Torbert, President 2021-2022

With our Core Values on display at this year's Atla Annual, Atla Board President Christina Torbert points out how members have many opportunities to impact the profession.

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President’s Farewell: Being Your Authentic Self & Working for the Common Good

by Stephen Sweeney, President 2020-2021

Atla Board President Stephen Sweeney finishes his last letter and encourages members to be their authentic selves and work for the common good.

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Finding the Counter in Uncertain Times

by Stephen Sweeney, President 2020-2021

In this month's column, President Stephen Sweeney discusses management models for uncertainty and directs us to focus our attention on its counter, our Core Purpose and Values and Organizational Ends.

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Welcome to Your Library

by Stephen Sweeney, President 2020-2021

Atla President Stephen Sweeney discusses National Library Week 2021 and the ways in which the past year has provided opportunities to lean into Atla's Organizational Ends.

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One-Year Anniversary: Celebrating the Past While Working Toward Desired Future

by Stephen Sweeney, President 2020-2021

Atla President Stephen Sweeney reflects on the one-year anniversary of the Organizational Ends and how the Board has responded to the "changing winds" of 2020-2021.

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Organizational Ends: Setting Atla’s Future Path

by Stephen Sweeney, President 2020-2021

Atla Board of Directors President Stephen Sweeney discusses Organizational End 3.1 in this month's column and encourages members to sign up for an Engagement Session this week.

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Happy New Year! How the Board Responded in Three Ways

by Stephen Sweeney, President 2020-2021

Atla President Stephen Sweeney reflects on the Board's work this last year and encourages members to help ensure the future of the Atla's Board leadership by voting this month.

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Future-Focused Thinking

by Stephen Sweeney, President 2020-2021

Atla President Stephen Sweeney shares how the Board is thinking about the future and Atla's Global End.

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Focusing on Priorities: Atla’s Organizational Ends

by Stephen Sweeney, President 2020-2021

This month's column from Atla President Stephen Sweeney discusses the most recent Board of Directors meeting and their focus on Atla's Organizational Ends.

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7 Ways to Establish Sustainable Work-Life Balance

by Stephen Sweeney, President 2020-2021

Atla Executive Director Stephen Sweeney shares seven tips on establishing a sustainable work-life balance and encourages members to consider their own health and safety during this season.

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