The Fosgail Mindset
The Fosgail Mindset is a podcast for leaders who resonate with the experiences of librarians and educators—especially those navigating change, limited resources, and the work of keeping communities engaged and thriving.
Grounded in the Fosgail Mindset—the awareness, attitudes, and actions that support sustainable ways of working—this show sits at the intersection of three themes:
- Attendant Leadership theory and practice
- Future‑focused integrated planning
- Sustainable, values‑aligned ways of working
Hosted by coach and consultant Myka Kennedy Stephens, The Fosgail Mindset creates a calm, reflective space to think about how you lead from where you are, how you plan for the future, and how you care for yourself and your community in the midst of change.
New episodes draw from Fosgail’s writing, client work, and conversations in the Fosgail Community to offer thoughtful insight, gentle challenge, and practical questions you can carry into your week.
The Fosgail Mindset is a podcast for leaders who resonate with the experiences of librarians and educators—especially those navigating change, limited resources, and the work of keeping communities engaged and thriving.
Grounded in the Fosgail Mindset—the awareness, attitudes, and actions that support sustainable ways of working—this show sits at the intersection of three themes:
- Attendant Leadership theory and practice
- Future‑focused integrated planning
- Sustainable, values‑aligned ways of working
Hosted by coach and consultant Myka Kennedy Stephens, The Fosgail Mindset creates a calm, reflective space to think about how you lead from where you are, how you plan for the future, and how you care for yourself and your community in the midst of change.
New episodes draw from Fosgail’s writing, client work, and conversations in the Fosgail Community to offer thoughtful insight, gentle challenge, and practical questions you can carry into your week.
Episodes

May 5, 2025
May 5, 2025
12 min
In this episode, I share a personal story that illustrates how disruptive changes—invited or not—can become catalysts for growth and self-discovery. Reflecting on both the challenges and unexpected gifts of disruption, listeners are invited to consider how experiences of disruption can help us to clarify our priorities, anchor ourselves in the present, and transform chaos into creative opportunity.
Read the companion blog post: https://www.fosgail.org/blog/2025/05/04/2025-05-04_disruption_as_opportunity/
To sign up for the Fosgail Field Notes newsletter: https://www.fosgail.org/discover-more/newsletter/
To join the Fosgail Community: https://community.fosgail.org
Recorded May 4, 2025 with Descript.
May 5, 2025
12 min

Apr 10, 2025
Apr 10, 2025
14 min
Discover how embracing an attitude of intentionality can transform your responses to chaos and uncertainty. In this episode, I reflect on how to shift from a state of reactivity and stress to a state of response-driven action.
Hosted by Myka Kennedy Stephens. Recorded April 9, 2025 with Descript.
Read the companion blog post: https://www.fosgail.org/blog/2025/04/09/2025-04-09_starting-with-intentionality/
For more information about my book, Integrated Library Planning: https://www.fosgail.org/discover-more/books/
To sign up for the Fosgail Field Notes newsletter: https://www.fosgail.org/discover-more/newsletter/
To join the Fosgail Community: https://community.fosgail.org
Apr 10, 2025
14 min









