BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//events.getlocalhop.com//localhop-calendar//EN URL:https://api.getlocalhop.com/calendar?instance=IwQQYoTpSw&series=false BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-instance-IwQQYoTpSw@events.getlocalhop.com SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20261022T184238Z DTSTART:20260918T130000Z DTEND:20260918T160000Z SUMMARY:2026 NORWELD Leadership Workshop LOCATION:The Findlay Inn\, 200 East Main Cross Findlay\, OH 43402 DESCRIPTION:

Leadership Workshop for Library Supervisors\, Managers & \; Directors

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Strengthen your leadership skills and connect with fe llow library leaders at our Leadership Workshop\, designed specifically fo r supervisors\, managers\, and directors. This one and a half day professi onal development event will take place at the Findlay Inn in Findlay\, Ohi o.

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Join us as we explore key topics in personnel management\, incl uding:

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Day 1 facilitated by Bryan Cavins\, Ed.D\, Owner and Princi pal Consultant of Pathfinder Leadership Solutions

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Navigating Every day People Challenges Using DISC

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Everyday Coaching for Library Leaders by Andrew Whi tis
Effective coaching is more than giving employees feedback about t heir performance. It is an
ongoing conversation that helps employees reflect\, solve problems\, build on their strengths\,
and take owners hip of their growth.
In this interactive workshop\, you will explore practical approaches to coaching employees in
everyday situations. We will begin by examining the differences between feedback and
feedfor ward and how a future-focused approach can create more productive conversa tions.
From there\, participants will explore coaching strategies tha t encourage reflection\, clarify
expectations\, support problem solvi ng\, and help employees identify their own next steps.
Through discus sion\, practice\, and realistic library workplace scenarios\, participants will
develop coaching skills they can use with employees at differen t levels of experience and
performance. The emphasis will be on makin g coaching a regular part of daily practice rather
than something res erved for performance reviews or problems.

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By the end of the workshop\, participants will be able to:
1. Distinguish between feed back\, feedforward\, and coaching conversations.
2. Identify situatio ns in which coaching is an appropriate management approach.
3. Use qu estions and active listening to help employees reflect\, problem solve\, a nd identify
next steps.
4. Practice a simple framework for struc turing coaching conversations.
5. Adapt coaching strategies to common library workplace situations.

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You&rsq uo\;ll leave with actionable tools\, fresh perspectives\, and a renewed se nse of purpose in your leadership role.

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Speaker Bio

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Bryan Cavins\, Ed.D.
Founder &\; Principal | Pathfinder Leadership Solut ions
Bryan Cavins is the Founder of Pathfinder Leadership
Soluti ons\, where he works with leaders and teams to
improve how they opera te together\, especially in
environments that are fast-paced\, comple x\, and people-
driven.
His work focuses on helping leadership t eams move from
good intentions to consistent behavior. Rather than de livering traditional leadership
training\, Bryan designs practical\, interactive experiences that tackle real challenges\,
communication b reakdowns\, unclear ownership\, difficult conversations\, and inconsistent
accountability.
Bryan has spent over two decades working with l eaders across organizations\, including
healthcare systems\, where st rong leadership behavior directly impacts team
performance and outcom es. He is known for helping teams identify where work breaks
down\, a lign around a few critical behaviors\, and apply them consistently in day- to-day
operations.
His approach is grounded in real-world applic ation\, ensuring leaders leave with clarity\,
confidence\, and specif ic actions they can use immediately.

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Bio
Andrew Whitis is a S trategist at OhioNet and also serves as Director of Financial Operations.< br />He has over 20 years of experience working in and with libraries acro ss Ohio\, including 13
years as a library director at two small Ohio private universities. Before entering librarianship\,
Andrew worked i n knowledge management and business development at Deloitte.
Andrew h olds a BS in Agriculture from The Ohio State University\, a Master of Libr ary and
Information Science from the University of Pittsburgh\, and a Master of Business Administration
from Defiance College. He complete d Appreciative Inquiry Practitioner Certification through the
David L . Cooperrider Center for Appreciative Inquiry at Champlain College and ear ned a
certification in Leading Psychosocial Safety and Care through t he Leadership Lab.

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Dates &\; Times:

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Thursday\, Se ptember 17: 9:00 AM &ndash\; 4:00 PM

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Friday\, September 18: 9:00 A M - 12 PM

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Location:
Findlay Inn
200 East Main Cross Stre et
Findlay\, OH 45840

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Registration Fee:

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$50 &ndash\; NORWELD / Other RLS Members
$200 &ndash\; Non-Members
Included w ith Registration:
✅ Breakfast and lunch on Thursday
✅ Breakfast on Friday
✅ Optional overnight accommodations available \;

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To reserve a hotel room at the NORWELD group rate\, call (419) 422-5682. The rate is $112.00 per night (plus applicable tax). Room s are being held under the NORWELD block until August 17. Be sure to make your reservation before that date to receive the discounted rate.

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A detailed schedule and speaker information will be shared soon.

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This event is supported by the State Librar y of Ohio with federal funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Serv ices.

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