Set aside 20 minutes to write a personal vision statement answering the question "What do I really want?" This process requires you to be proactive about your future and put to paper the desires and dreams you already have been thinking about. Include the utilization of your strengths.

Set a stretch goal for the number of public speaking engagements you will commit to and create an action plan to reach your goal.

Set a personal stretch goal and talk with your supervisor or a mentor about appropriate stretch assignments and processes to reach that goal. Maintain a record of your progress.

Set a personal health goal and create a plan utilizing at least one MHealthy program. Ask a colleague to hold you accountable.

Serve on or consult with the leadership of a community organization or nonprofit seeking strategic planning direction to change and innovate.

Serve on a special events committee.

Serve on a municipality's planning commission.

Serve on a hiring committee.

Serve on a committee of a large capital campaign.

Serve on a capital campaign committee.