Raise the profile of a rising leader by inviting them to participate on a panel or committee.

Raise the profile of a high performing person you know by introducing them to people affiliated with organizations outside of the university.

Quiet or redirect the more extroverted and passionate members of a group outside of your direct role to provide opportunities for others to speak up.

Pursue an advanced degree or certification in your field.

Purchase tickets to an event and plan to do something beforehand.

Pull together a diverse team to plan for a change in processes. Be sure to include a diverse group of team members to create a new process and contingency plans.

Provide the link to a map the next time that you send directions to someone.

Provide frequent, positive and constructive communications to your team so that everyone remains focused on fulfilling the change implementation plan.

Provide frequent regular feedback to direct reports. Start with positive comments pertaining to their performance or strengths before issuing constructive comments. Use specific examples.

Provide colleagues sincere, positive and constructive feedback that focuses on specific observations.