51. Criss Cross, Be the Boss: How a Youth Services Skillset Can Prepare You for Library Leadership

<p>What leaders need to be successful can be developed in a variety of ways. But, as a profession, how often do we think of having a youth services skillset as an ideal path to leadership? Today, I talk with Amadee Ricketts Director of the Cochise County Library District based in Bisbee, Arizona.<br /> <br /> When her career path led her into administration, she was struck by how her youth services skillset applied directly to leadership. So, she conducted a survey to explore this further. We are fortunate to get to hear about what she learned that will hopefully inspire and build great leaders in libraries, from youth services beginnings. </p>