Develop and test a process to improve efficiency at an organization with which you volunteer (e.g., hiring processes, financial reimbursements).

Develop and implement your own personal stress and pressure management plan (e.g., schedule walks, take a MFit class).

Develop a personal list of goals and priorities, and articulate why you have selected them and how you plan to reach them.

Develop a personal health and well-being goal and create an action plan. Invite a friend or family member to hold you accountable..

Determine ways to leverage strengths of some of your employees with the weaknesses of others.

Design an organizational chart to show roles and relationships within an initiative that you are involved in. Explain the structure to mentee.

Demonstrate your understanding of a change initiative underway in your group by explaining it to a new employee or intern. Offer background information to provide context.

Demonstrate understanding of the influences on your organization by sharing them with your staff (e.g., student enrollment fluctuations and staffing needs).

Demonstrate trustworthy behaviors so that direct reports will feel safe disclosing to you conflicts that they are witnessing or experiencing.

Demonstrate positive behaviors to show others that change can be a positive opportunity.