Generation X: Leading From The Middle

Thursday, December 27th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm *New Date and Time*

Lisa Carlucci Thomas, Director of Design Think Do

Leading fearlessly from the middle, Generation X is making its mark on the modern creative economy and beyond: by championing innovation, mediating change, and translating cultural norms between generations in today’s workplaces. Gen X leaders bridge the varied, and often conflicting, attitudes, ideals, and expectations of the multi-generational organization. In this session, we’ll identify best practices of Gen X leadership, look at examples of change-in-action, and describe the unique skills and strengths of this influential generation. All generations are invited to share stories and experiences as part of this lively discussion!

Lisa Carlucci Thomas is an experienced manager, librarian, writer, and speaker; nationally recognized for her leadership, innovation, and research on evolving mobile and social technologies. Her presentation topics include ebooks, libraries, mobile culture, social media, technology trends, training, career development for information and communications professionals, and the intergenerational library workplace.

Lisa is the Director of Design Think Do, a library technology and creative services firm. She is a 2010 Library Journal Mover & Shaker, a 2009 ALA Emerging Leader, and a MLIS graduate of Syracuse University. Lisa was formerly Digital Services Librarian at Southern Connecticut State University, responsible for library systems and digital initiatives. She previously managed projects and services in Access Services, Manuscripts & Archives, and Electronic Collections at the Yale University Library. Follow Lisa on Twitter @lisacarlucci.