Thrive, Culture Shift Consulting
@thrive-csc.bsky.social
Wellbeing at work, reimagined. Consulting and training.
Host of the ThriveLib Conference
At Thrive, we believe that workplace well-being is a necessity, not a luxury.
https://www.thrivecultureshift.com/
Host of the ThriveLib Conference
At Thrive, we believe that workplace well-being is a necessity, not a luxury.
https://www.thrivecultureshift.com/
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We’re thrilled to share that planning is officially underway for ThriveLib 2026!
ThriveLib was created to bring people together around one central goal: Reclaiming Joy, Balance, and Boundaries in Libraries. The 2026 conference will continue that mission.
www.thrivelib.com/news/plannin...
ThriveLib was created to bring people together around one central goal: Reclaiming Joy, Balance, and Boundaries in Libraries. The 2026 conference will continue that mission.
www.thrivelib.com/news/plannin...
Planning ThriveLib 2026 is Underway! — ThriveLib
We’re thrilled to share that planning is officially underway for ThriveLib 2026! ThriveLib was created to bring people together around one central goal: Reclaiming Joy, Balance, and Boundaries in L...
www.thrivelib.com
November 12, 2025 at 4:56 PM
We’re thrilled to share that planning is officially underway for ThriveLib 2026!
ThriveLib was created to bring people together around one central goal: Reclaiming Joy, Balance, and Boundaries in Libraries. The 2026 conference will continue that mission.
www.thrivelib.com/news/plannin...
ThriveLib was created to bring people together around one central goal: Reclaiming Joy, Balance, and Boundaries in Libraries. The 2026 conference will continue that mission.
www.thrivelib.com/news/plannin...
It's ok to need a change. This article has a great section with four questions that will actually get you moving
kingcareerservices.com/librarian-ca...
kingcareerservices.com/librarian-ca...
"I Love Libraries, But I Can't Do This Anymore": A Leaping Librarian's Guide to Career Change
Are you a burnt out librarian? I've been there, learned the lessons, and managed a successful career change. Here's how you can do it, too!
kingcareerservices.com
August 27, 2025 at 11:57 AM
It's ok to need a change. This article has a great section with four questions that will actually get you moving
kingcareerservices.com/librarian-ca...
kingcareerservices.com/librarian-ca...
Which of these have you experienced? They:
1. Throw you under the bus
2. Take credit for your work
3. Don’t listen and lack empathy
4. Micromanage
5. Make unrealistic demands
6. Play favorites or pit employees against one another
7. Reject feedback − or retaliate.
www.usatoday.com/story/money/...
1. Throw you under the bus
2. Take credit for your work
3. Don’t listen and lack empathy
4. Micromanage
5. Make unrealistic demands
6. Play favorites or pit employees against one another
7. Reject feedback − or retaliate.
www.usatoday.com/story/money/...
7 signs that your boss could be a toxic manager — and what you can do about it
Toxic bosses hurt mental health and morale. Learn 7 unmistakable signs you have a toxic manager — and how to handle the situation or move on.
www.usatoday.com
August 25, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Which of these have you experienced? They:
1. Throw you under the bus
2. Take credit for your work
3. Don’t listen and lack empathy
4. Micromanage
5. Make unrealistic demands
6. Play favorites or pit employees against one another
7. Reject feedback − or retaliate.
www.usatoday.com/story/money/...
1. Throw you under the bus
2. Take credit for your work
3. Don’t listen and lack empathy
4. Micromanage
5. Make unrealistic demands
6. Play favorites or pit employees against one another
7. Reject feedback − or retaliate.
www.usatoday.com/story/money/...
This article is about women physicians, but the advice applies to anyone. Burnout is real, and recover can take months or years. Recognize it early and take what steps you can to address the causes.
www.becomebraveenough.com/blog/3-signs...
www.becomebraveenough.com/blog/3-signs...
Is it Burnout?
Burnout in women physicians is not something to ignore or brush under the table. Here are three signs that you are facing burnout and what to do about it.
www.becomebraveenough.com
August 21, 2025 at 12:50 PM
This article is about women physicians, but the advice applies to anyone. Burnout is real, and recover can take months or years. Recognize it early and take what steps you can to address the causes.
www.becomebraveenough.com/blog/3-signs...
www.becomebraveenough.com/blog/3-signs...
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Library workers give so much. But what happens when the giving goes unreciprocated? Join @nishamody.bsky.social for a powerful invitation to rehumanize yourself in your library work. www.thrivelib.com
#ThriveLib25 #skybrarians #publibs #medlibs
#ThriveLib25 #skybrarians #publibs #medlibs
August 2, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Library workers give so much. But what happens when the giving goes unreciprocated? Join @nishamody.bsky.social for a powerful invitation to rehumanize yourself in your library work. www.thrivelib.com
#ThriveLib25 #skybrarians #publibs #medlibs
#ThriveLib25 #skybrarians #publibs #medlibs
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Because you shouldn’t have to burn out to prove you care.
#ThriveLib25 is a virtual event for library folks who want more balance, more boundaries, and more joy.
Aug 12–14. 12 speakers. 3 days of healing and real talk.
thrivelib.heysummit.com
#LibraryWorkers #publibs #medlibs #skybrarians
#ThriveLib25 is a virtual event for library folks who want more balance, more boundaries, and more joy.
Aug 12–14. 12 speakers. 3 days of healing and real talk.
thrivelib.heysummit.com
#LibraryWorkers #publibs #medlibs #skybrarians
August 6, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Because you shouldn’t have to burn out to prove you care.
#ThriveLib25 is a virtual event for library folks who want more balance, more boundaries, and more joy.
Aug 12–14. 12 speakers. 3 days of healing and real talk.
thrivelib.heysummit.com
#LibraryWorkers #publibs #medlibs #skybrarians
#ThriveLib25 is a virtual event for library folks who want more balance, more boundaries, and more joy.
Aug 12–14. 12 speakers. 3 days of healing and real talk.
thrivelib.heysummit.com
#LibraryWorkers #publibs #medlibs #skybrarians
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One week left to register for ThriveLib! Join us for a virtual conference focused on the well-being of librarians and library workers. This conference was created for librarians, library managers, and library workers who are ready to reimagine what well-being looks like in their professional lives.
August 5, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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Read this -> The experiences of neurodivergent Library and Information Science [LIS] professionals working in academic libraries – a case study
Clare Camp and Dr Jayne Finlayhttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.acalib.2025.103115
Clare Camp and Dr Jayne Finlayhttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.acalib.2025.103115
August 4, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Read this -> The experiences of neurodivergent Library and Information Science [LIS] professionals working in academic libraries – a case study
Clare Camp and Dr Jayne Finlayhttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.acalib.2025.103115
Clare Camp and Dr Jayne Finlayhttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.acalib.2025.103115
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We’re thrilled to welcome @fobettarh.bsky.social as the opening keynote for ThriveLib 2025. Join us as we kick off three days of reclaiming joy, balance, and boundaries in libraries with Fobazi’s inspiring keynote. www.thrivelib.com #thrivelib25 #publibs #medlibs #skybrarians 📚
August 4, 2025 at 2:22 PM
We’re thrilled to welcome @fobettarh.bsky.social as the opening keynote for ThriveLib 2025. Join us as we kick off three days of reclaiming joy, balance, and boundaries in libraries with Fobazi’s inspiring keynote. www.thrivelib.com #thrivelib25 #publibs #medlibs #skybrarians 📚
Toxic workplaces leave employees sick, scared, and looking for an exit. Here's how to combat unhealthy conditions
Organizations should build a culture of respect and safety and evaluate leaders on their conformity with those values.
www.apa.org/topics/healt...
Organizations should build a culture of respect and safety and evaluate leaders on their conformity with those values.
www.apa.org/topics/healt...
Toxic workplaces leave employees sick, scared, and looking for an exit. How to combat unhealthy conditions
Organizations should build a culture of respect and safety and should evaluate leaders on their conformity with those values.
www.apa.org
August 2, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Toxic workplaces leave employees sick, scared, and looking for an exit. Here's how to combat unhealthy conditions
Organizations should build a culture of respect and safety and evaluate leaders on their conformity with those values.
www.apa.org/topics/healt...
Organizations should build a culture of respect and safety and evaluate leaders on their conformity with those values.
www.apa.org/topics/healt...
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What if kindness wasn’t just a nice idea, but a radical path to healing burnout? Join @thekindbraveleader.bsky.social
for a session that invites us to reimagine library work through compassion, boundaries, and care. Let's shift how we treat ourselves and one another in the workplace. #thrivelib25
for a session that invites us to reimagine library work through compassion, boundaries, and care. Let's shift how we treat ourselves and one another in the workplace. #thrivelib25
August 1, 2025 at 1:18 PM
What if kindness wasn’t just a nice idea, but a radical path to healing burnout? Join @thekindbraveleader.bsky.social
for a session that invites us to reimagine library work through compassion, boundaries, and care. Let's shift how we treat ourselves and one another in the workplace. #thrivelib25
for a session that invites us to reimagine library work through compassion, boundaries, and care. Let's shift how we treat ourselves and one another in the workplace. #thrivelib25
A toxic boss can make your work life miserable and cause your mental health to suffer. Working for someone who straight-up lies about work-related issues big and small, can leave you either constantly on edge or completely surprised when something goes wrong
lifehacker.com/how-to-tell-...
lifehacker.com/how-to-tell-...
How to Tell When Your Boss Is Lying (and What to Do About It)
These behaviors can indicate that your boss is avoiding the hard truth.
lifehacker.com
August 1, 2025 at 1:41 PM
A toxic boss can make your work life miserable and cause your mental health to suffer. Working for someone who straight-up lies about work-related issues big and small, can leave you either constantly on edge or completely surprised when something goes wrong
lifehacker.com/how-to-tell-...
lifehacker.com/how-to-tell-...
Several factors contribute to workplace toxicity. Poor leadership, lack of communication, competitive work culture, micromanagement, unclear expectations, favoritism, resistance to change, workplace bullying – just to name a few.
www.forbes.com/sites/hvmaca...
www.forbes.com/sites/hvmaca...
Toxic Workplaces: Recognizing the Silent Career Killer
The workplace should be a source of growth, collaboration and fulfillment. Find tips for leaders and individuals to avoid creating or being damaged by toxic workplaces.
www.forbes.com
July 30, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Several factors contribute to workplace toxicity. Poor leadership, lack of communication, competitive work culture, micromanagement, unclear expectations, favoritism, resistance to change, workplace bullying – just to name a few.
www.forbes.com/sites/hvmaca...
www.forbes.com/sites/hvmaca...
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Because joy fuels connection, creativity, & care in our communities. When librarians feel supported, they show up with their full selves, & that energy ripples outward.
Joy is not a distraction from work. It’s a powerful force that makes our work more meaningful, sustainable, & human.
#thrivelib25
Joy is not a distraction from work. It’s a powerful force that makes our work more meaningful, sustainable, & human.
#thrivelib25
July 27, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Because joy fuels connection, creativity, & care in our communities. When librarians feel supported, they show up with their full selves, & that energy ripples outward.
Joy is not a distraction from work. It’s a powerful force that makes our work more meaningful, sustainable, & human.
#thrivelib25
Joy is not a distraction from work. It’s a powerful force that makes our work more meaningful, sustainable, & human.
#thrivelib25
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Middle managers are often caught in the middle, navigating expectations from above while trying to support their teams. But wellness does not have to get lost in the shuffle.
www.thrivelib.com
#ThriveLib25
www.thrivelib.com
#ThriveLib25
July 29, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Middle managers are often caught in the middle, navigating expectations from above while trying to support their teams. But wellness does not have to get lost in the shuffle.
www.thrivelib.com
#ThriveLib25
www.thrivelib.com
#ThriveLib25
The abrupt early recess in the House of Representatives means the future of IMLS funding remains a question mark.
Use this time to act!
bookriot.com/imls-funding...
Use this time to act!
bookriot.com/imls-funding...
Early Closure of House Leaves IMLS Future Hanging; What This Means & What You Can Do
The abrupt early recess in the House of Representatives means the future of IMLS funding remains a question mark. Use this time to act.
bookriot.com
July 29, 2025 at 10:35 PM
The abrupt early recess in the House of Representatives means the future of IMLS funding remains a question mark.
Use this time to act!
bookriot.com/imls-funding...
Use this time to act!
bookriot.com/imls-funding...
Libraries are more than just book depositories—they are vibrant community hubs, one of the last free public places where anyone is welcome.
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/well...
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/well...
The Role of Libraries in Mental Health
Post-pandemic librarians have seen an increase in social and mental health issues impacting library patrons. Here's how library workers can play a role in mental health.
www.psychologytoday.com
July 28, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Libraries are more than just book depositories—they are vibrant community hubs, one of the last free public places where anyone is welcome.
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/well...
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/well...
Spend your energy wisely
July 27, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Spend your energy wisely
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Professional development isn't just about skills - it's a key part of workplace well-being.
@doncrankshaw.bsky.social
explores how libraries can build employee-centered PD programs that support growth, retention, & well-being, & how employees can advocate for their own needs, too.
#ThriveLib25
@doncrankshaw.bsky.social
explores how libraries can build employee-centered PD programs that support growth, retention, & well-being, & how employees can advocate for their own needs, too.
#ThriveLib25
July 25, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Professional development isn't just about skills - it's a key part of workplace well-being.
@doncrankshaw.bsky.social
explores how libraries can build employee-centered PD programs that support growth, retention, & well-being, & how employees can advocate for their own needs, too.
#ThriveLib25
@doncrankshaw.bsky.social
explores how libraries can build employee-centered PD programs that support growth, retention, & well-being, & how employees can advocate for their own needs, too.
#ThriveLib25
Fully letting go of the effects of a toxic workplace can be difficult. Intelligent, capable professionals struggle to recover from unpredictably, fear-mongering, and bullying. They carry hyper-vigilance & reactivity into their next role, which affects performance & enjoyment
hbr.org/2022/10/how-...
hbr.org/2022/10/how-...
How to Recover from a Toxic Job
You made the brave decision to say goodbye to a toxic workplace. Now you deserve to reclaim your confidence and leave the baggage of a negative environment behind you. In this article, the author offe...
hbr.org
July 24, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Fully letting go of the effects of a toxic workplace can be difficult. Intelligent, capable professionals struggle to recover from unpredictably, fear-mongering, and bullying. They carry hyper-vigilance & reactivity into their next role, which affects performance & enjoyment
hbr.org/2022/10/how-...
hbr.org/2022/10/how-...
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Did you know? Every ThriveLib 2025 attendee will receive a certificate of completion for each session they attend - live or via recording.
Can’t make it to a session in real time? No problem. You’ll have access to all recordings for 30 days after the event.
www.thrivelib.com
#thrivelib
Can’t make it to a session in real time? No problem. You’ll have access to all recordings for 30 days after the event.
www.thrivelib.com
#thrivelib
July 24, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Did you know? Every ThriveLib 2025 attendee will receive a certificate of completion for each session they attend - live or via recording.
Can’t make it to a session in real time? No problem. You’ll have access to all recordings for 30 days after the event.
www.thrivelib.com
#thrivelib
Can’t make it to a session in real time? No problem. You’ll have access to all recordings for 30 days after the event.
www.thrivelib.com
#thrivelib
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Too often, conversations about library work ignore body size and the impact of fatphobia in professional spaces.
Join Meg Galasso at ThriveLib 2025 for Fatness, Belonging, and Solidarity in Library Work. www.thrivelib.com
#ThriveLib25
Join Meg Galasso at ThriveLib 2025 for Fatness, Belonging, and Solidarity in Library Work. www.thrivelib.com
#ThriveLib25
July 21, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Too often, conversations about library work ignore body size and the impact of fatphobia in professional spaces.
Join Meg Galasso at ThriveLib 2025 for Fatness, Belonging, and Solidarity in Library Work. www.thrivelib.com
#ThriveLib25
Join Meg Galasso at ThriveLib 2025 for Fatness, Belonging, and Solidarity in Library Work. www.thrivelib.com
#ThriveLib25
Your library is not an emergency room, so why do so many of us feel like we’re constantly in crisis mode? Join us for a powerful session on shifting mindsets and setting realistic performance expectations for yourself and your team.www.thrivelib.com
#ThriveLib25
#ThriveLib25
July 23, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Your library is not an emergency room, so why do so many of us feel like we’re constantly in crisis mode? Join us for a powerful session on shifting mindsets and setting realistic performance expectations for yourself and your team.www.thrivelib.com
#ThriveLib25
#ThriveLib25
Quiet cracking stems from emotional strain. It refers to employees who silently begin to unravel under toxic leadership, unmanageable expectations, or a lack of purpose at work.
indianexpress.com/article/life...
indianexpress.com/article/life...
‘You might start to feel like nothing you do matters’: Why ‘quiet cracking’ is the next workplace crisis
Unlike quiet quitting, which is an intentional choice, quiet cracking stems from emotional strain.
indianexpress.com
July 21, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Quiet cracking stems from emotional strain. It refers to employees who silently begin to unravel under toxic leadership, unmanageable expectations, or a lack of purpose at work.
indianexpress.com/article/life...
indianexpress.com/article/life...
Self-care has become a common topic in workplace wellness, and for good reason. With burnout affecting nearly 65% of U.S. employees, organizations must take action. One powerful way is to support and encourage self-care at work.
fishers.crediblemind.com/insights/5-p...
fishers.crediblemind.com/insights/5-p...
CredibleMind
fishers.crediblemind.com
July 16, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Self-care has become a common topic in workplace wellness, and for good reason. With burnout affecting nearly 65% of U.S. employees, organizations must take action. One powerful way is to support and encourage self-care at work.
fishers.crediblemind.com/insights/5-p...
fishers.crediblemind.com/insights/5-p...