Best Adrian Peck Podcasts (2024)

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154. Don't Sweat the Difficult Conversations with Tiffany Peck, Jen Wiese, Angie Miraflor & Danielle Perry 35:50

6d ago35:50

35:50

Who wants to handle a difficult conversation in the workplace? If you are saying, “not it” right now, this show is for you. And, let’s be honest, this probably applies to all of us to some degree. On this show, you will get advice from a knowledgeable panel about how not to sweat difficult conversations. Listen to find out how from Tiffany Peck, Di…

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153. Making Your Library the Hub of the Community with Lacey Sudderth 15:39

20d ago15:39

15:39

How do you make your library the hub of the community? On this show Lacey Sudderth, Assistant Manager at McAlester Public Library in Oklahoma, talks about how to engage in relationships across our communities to create broad connections and involvement that can truly make our libraries the hub of the community.…

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Keeping Bees in Cameroon with Dr. Mazi Sanda (029) 31:10

22d ago31:10

31:10

In this episode, host Dr. Kirsten Traynor welcomes bee scientist Dr. Mazi Sanda from Cameroon. Dr. Sanda, who currently resides in Germany as part of the PLAN4BEE project, shares his journey into the world of bees, starting from his childhood fascination with insects to his professional research at the University of Ngaoundere. He provides a captiv…

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152. Spreading Literacy, No Walls Needed with Vashalice Kaaba 31:49

1M ago31:49

31:49

We often talk about leading library services from within libraries. But what do you do if you want to provide library services and don’t have the luxury of four walls? On this show Vashalice Kaaba, PhD Candidate of Information Studies at Florida State University, talks about spreading literacy, no walls needed. She was inspired by work she did in t…

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151. Building a Digital Equity Strategy with Alexandra Houff 33:33

2M ago33:33

33:33

What are the options for building a digital equity strategy in your library? On this show Alexandra Houff, Digital Equity and Virtual Services Manager with the Baltimore County Public Library, talks about her library system’s work in this area as well as the opportunity for all libraries to create access that is supportable, sustainable, and scalab…

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Dr. Marla Spivak on Conquering Beekeeping Challenges (028) 35:30

2M ago35:30

35:30

In this episode of 2 Million Blossoms, host Dr. Kirsten Traynor is joined by Dr. Marla Spivak, a renowned bee scientist and MacArthur Genius Award recipient. Together, they delve into the pivotal changes in beekeeping ushered in by the Varroa mite's arrival and explore the ongoing challenges it poses. Dr. Spivak shares insights from her decades of …

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150. Supporting New and Second-Career Librarians with Kathel Dunn 20:52

2M ago20:52

20:52

How do you set up new and second-career librarians for success in your library? On this show Kathel Dunn, Associate Fellowship Program Coordinator with the National Library of Medicine, shares valuable information on ways to support those coming into the profession. It’s an outstanding model that all of us can use to mentor others into excellence i…

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149. Building Joy-Centric Libraries with Rebecca Hass 17:08

3M ago17:08

17:08

What are ways we can bring joy into our work lives and libraries? On this show Rebecca Hass, Programming and Outreach Manager with Anne Arundel County Public Library, talks about Building Joy-Centric Libraries. It’s a way we can get joy into the conversation about what we do and then make it happen.

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148. Advancing a Culture of Creativity in Libraries with Megan Lotts 20:03

3M ago20:03

20:03

Have you wondered how to address your challenging library work through creativity to help solve problems and uncover new possibilities? On this show Megan Lotts, Art Librarian with Rutgers the State University of New Jersey and the author of Advancing a Culture of Creativity in Libraries, helps us do this. This discussion invites you to unlock your…

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Honey Bees and the Varroa Mite with Dr. David Peck (027) 21:05

3M ago21:05

21:05

In this captivating episode of 2 Million Blossoms, host Dr. Kirsten Traynor sits down with Dr. David Peck, Director of Research and Education at Betterbee, to explore the intricate world of bees and the persistent challenge posed by varroa mites. Peck shares insights from his groundbreaking research, including his astonishing discovery of varroa mi…

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147. Libraries Working with State Humanities Councils with Kase Johnstun 25:00

4M ago25:00

25:00

As librarians, we are always looking for ways to bring meaningful stories and programs to our communities, but do you ever struggle with finding ways to do that? On this show Kase Johnstun, Manager of the Utah Center for the Book with Utah Humanities, talks about the ways this becomes easier through partnerships with state humanities organizations.…

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Flemming Vejsnæs - Beekeeping and Apimondia 2025 in Denmark 42:38

4M ago42:38

42:38

In this episode of 2 Million Blossoms, host Dr. Kirsten Traynor sits down with Flemming Vejsnæs, a bee biologist and beekeeper from Denmark, to delve into bees and beekeeping in Denmark. Drawing on their long-standing friendship and Flemming's extensive experience, they explore the evolution of beekeeping, emphasizing the importance of global colla…

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146. Leading from a "Good Inside" Perspective with Rebekah Cummings 27:50

4M ago27:50

27:50

Do you ever find it challenging to see the good in people when difficult situations arise? On this show Rebekah Cummings, Digital Matters Interim Director at the University of Utah Marriott Library, shares insights on Leading from a “Good Inside” Perspective. It’s a way of shifting our perspective when dealing with others that allows for generosity…

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145. Rooting Out Dysfunction and Creating Successful Teams with Amanda Johnson & Lauren Clossey 21:47

5M ago21:47

21:47

All of us want to avoid dysfunction within our organizations and create successful teams, yet how often do we have time to talk and think about ways to do that? On this show we do just this with Lauren Clossey and Amanda Johnson, Owners of Alliance Research and Training in North Carolina, as they share information on rooting out dysfunction and cre…

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144. Helping Homeschoolers with Elizabeth Stinnette 19:14

5M ago19:14

19:14

As library leaders, we often ask ourselves how we can serve unique populations in our communities. With the number of homeschool families increasing across the nation, have you been asking yourself how to best serve them? On this show Elizabeth Stinnette, Children's Librarian at the Purcellville Branch Library in the Loudoun County Public Library S…

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2 Million Blossoms Podcast - 2024 Relaunch (025) 18:43

6M ago18:43

18:43

Welcome back to the 2 Million Blossoms Podcast! In this special relaunch episode, host Kirsten Traynor sits down with Jeff Ott from the Beekeeping Today Podcast. They delve into Kirsten's recent adventures in Germany and the fascinating honey bee research she's been involved in. During the tumultuous times of the Covid pandemic, Kirsten seized an e…

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143. Telehealth 101 with George Strawley and Trish Hull 28:05

6M ago28:05

28:05

In this day and age, with many resources and services online, have you considered how to help your patrons access healthcare professionals right from your library? On this show, George Strawley, Library Engagement Specialist for Region 4 with the Network of the National Library of Medicine, and Trish Hull, Library Manager of the Kearns Branch in th…

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142. Negative Work Experience Survey Results with Amadee Ricketts 24:37

6M ago24:37

24:37

Have you ever had negative work experiences and wondered what others have done when they found themselves in similar situations? On this show Amadee Ricketts, Director of the Cochise County Library District in Arizona, talks about the results of a survey she conducted about negative work experiences in libraries. The results provided insights into …

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141. Embracing Restorative Practices in Leadership with Stephen Jackson 19:05

7M ago19:05

19:05

What are restorative practices and how can they help our libraries create dialog, trust, and growth? On this show, Stephen Jackson – Director of Equity and Anti-Racism at Oak Park Public Library in Illinois - talks about creating peace circles in libraries where people can share perspectives in safe environments that develop relationships and heal …

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140. Creating Civic Engagement Programming with Lauren Deering & Adriana Blancarte-Hayward 20:41

7M ago20:41

20:41

How can your library help people in your community increase their civic engagement? On this show Lauren Deering, Coordinator of Civic Engagement, and Adriana Blancarte-Hayward, Senior Manager of Outreach Services, both with the Community Outreach and Engagement Department at New York Public Library talk about Creating Civic Engagement Programming i…

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139. Exploring Compassion Satisfaction with Kay Coates 13:40

8M ago13:40

13:40

What is compassion satisfaction and what effect does it have on those of us in the helping profession of librarianship? On this show Kay Coates - Assistant Professor of Research, Instruction, and Outreach at Georgia Southern University Libraries – explores how serving others often leads to enjoyment and satisfaction, but also a need to strive for b…

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138. Bridging the Gap Between Support Staff and Librarians with Machelle Keen 17:14

8M ago17:14

17:14

What are ways our organizations can unite support staff and librarians? On this show Machelle Keen, User Services and Facilities Coordinator for Vanderbilt Libraries in Tennesee, talks about this important aspect of development for our organizations and how, as a library support staff member for over 33 years, she created a conference to help do th…

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137. Examining Quiet Quitting with Annie Epperson and Stephen Sweeney 23:41

9M ago23:41

23:41

What is quiet quitting and how might it affect your library? On this show Annie Epperson, Professor of Teaching & Learning at the University of Northern Colorado Libraries, and Stephen Sweeney, Director for the Cardinal Stafford Library at the Saint John Vianney Theological Seminary, share what they have learned about quiet quitting. We are hearing…

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136. Writing Policy Without Worry with Beka Lemons 20:16

9M ago20:16

20:16

Have you wondered if there was a way to write policies without worry? On this show Beka Lemons, Director of the Huntington City Township Public Library in Indiana, talks about Writing Policy Without Worry. Good policies are an essential part of library operations. Beka provides concrete steps and practical tips that will make your process of policy…

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135. Building Data Dashboards with Katie Pierce Farrier 13:44

10M ago13:44

13:44

As librarians how can we utilize data and what we learn from it to skillfully represent what’s going on in our organizations? On this show Katie Pierce Farrier - Data Science Strategist for the Network of the National Library of Medicine, Region 3 – talks about ways we can use data dashboards to communicate and share findings to best serve constitu…

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134. Regrouping After Failure with Lisa Becksford, A.M. Alpin & Isabel Soto-Luna 29:39

10M ago29:39

29:39

How do we recover from experiences of failure? On this show I talk with Lisa Becksford, Head of Learning Design Initiatives at Virginia Tech’s Newman Library, A.M. Alpin, Director of Library Lab & Special Projects at New York University Libraries, and Isabel Soto-Luna, Business Librarian at the University of Nebraska Omaha. Each shares personal ref…

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133. The Library's Role in Economic Development with Diane Luccy & Julie Brophy 28:19

11M ago28:19

28:19

How can your library help constituents in the role of economic development? On this show Diane Luccy, Business and Careers Manager at the Richland Library in Columbia, South Carolina, and Julie Brophy, Adult and Community Engagement Manager at the Baltimore County Public Library in Maryland, share steps our libraries can take to become valuable res…

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132. The Reference Interview: Asking Better Questions for Happier Customers with Robin Filipczak and Stacey Grijalva 19:51

11M ago19:51

19:51

Have you asked yourself lately how you can up your reference interview game to best serve your constituents? On this show, we hear from two professionals at the Denver Public Library. Stacey Grijalva, is a Librarian at the Central Library, and Robin Filipzak, is Supervisor at the Eugene Field Branch Library. They share how successfully discerning w…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Adrian Peck Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Love Your Business TV with Adrian Peck

Adrian Peck

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Library Leadership Podcast

Adriane Herrick Juarez

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2 Million Blossoms - The Podcast

Kirsten Traynor

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154. Don't Sweat the Difficult Conversations with Tiffany Peck, Jen Wiese, Angie Miraflor & Danielle Perry 35:50

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153. Making Your Library the Hub of the Community with Lacey Sudderth 15:39

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Keeping Bees in Cameroon with Dr. Mazi Sanda (029) 31:10

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152. Spreading Literacy, No Walls Needed with Vashalice Kaaba 31:49

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151. Building a Digital Equity Strategy with Alexandra Houff 33:33

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Dr. Marla Spivak on Conquering Beekeeping Challenges (028) 35:30

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150. Supporting New and Second-Career Librarians with Kathel Dunn 20:52

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149. Building Joy-Centric Libraries with Rebecca Hass 17:08

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148. Advancing a Culture of Creativity in Libraries with Megan Lotts 20:03

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Honey Bees and the Varroa Mite with Dr. David Peck (027) 21:05

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147. Libraries Working with State Humanities Councils with Kase Johnstun 25:00

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Flemming Vejsnæs - Beekeeping and Apimondia 2025 in Denmark 42:38

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146. Leading from a "Good Inside" Perspective with Rebekah Cummings 27:50

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145. Rooting Out Dysfunction and Creating Successful Teams with Amanda Johnson & Lauren Clossey 21:47

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144. Helping Homeschoolers with Elizabeth Stinnette 19:14

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2 Million Blossoms Podcast - 2024 Relaunch (025) 18:43

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143. Telehealth 101 with George Strawley and Trish Hull 28:05

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142. Negative Work Experience Survey Results with Amadee Ricketts 24:37

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141. Embracing Restorative Practices in Leadership with Stephen Jackson 19:05

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140. Creating Civic Engagement Programming with Lauren Deering & Adriana Blancarte-Hayward 20:41

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139. Exploring Compassion Satisfaction with Kay Coates 13:40

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138. Bridging the Gap Between Support Staff and Librarians with Machelle Keen 17:14

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137. Examining Quiet Quitting with Annie Epperson and Stephen Sweeney 23:41

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136. Writing Policy Without Worry with Beka Lemons 20:16

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135. Building Data Dashboards with Katie Pierce Farrier 13:44

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134. Regrouping After Failure with Lisa Becksford, A.M. Alpin & Isabel Soto-Luna 29:39

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133. The Library's Role in Economic Development with Diane Luccy & Julie Brophy 28:19

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132. The Reference Interview: Asking Better Questions for Happier Customers with Robin Filipczak and Stacey Grijalva 19:51

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