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The Benefits of Being an Outsider
I’ve seen this time and time again—whether it’s working with librarians, coaching leaders, or even parenting my own daughter: who the feedback comes from can be just as important as how it’s delivered. Me playing piano at 3 years old. Take, for example, when I first led the assertiveness training for library staff. The manager wanted their team to set clearer boundaries with patrons and with each other. They wanted to avoid burnout or tense situations escalating. And while

Ariana Friedlander
Jul 31, 20253 min read


What a Haunted Space House Can Teach Us About Leadership
My daughter just wrapped up her favorite camp of the year: Kids Do It All Theater Camp . Taken from KDIA - the summer camp And they...

Ariana Friedlander
Jun 26, 20253 min read


If it's not being done, it's not obvious
I was two months into serving as the board chair when I met with a perspective board member at a coffee shop. He had declined joining the...

Ariana Friedlander
Feb 22, 20225 min read
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