Ask for the other person's perspective if they dropped the ball on something. Actively listen, reflect, and paraphrase their response before commenting.

Ask someone you disagree with to further expound on their viewpoint in order to get a better understanding. Listen attentively, put yourself in their position, and reflect before asking non-judgmental questions.

Ask someone whom you admire and who demonstrates very strong resilience to share their strategies to support their staff.

Ask someone who did not speak up in a meeting to share their thoughts with you afterward. Listen, make eye contact, reflect on their perspective before commenting.

Ask questions using positive inquiry (e.g., "Help me to further understand your point of view").

Ask questions to better understand the feelings of a friend or family member who seeks advice from you.

Ask people of different leadership levels and expertise to review your resume.

Ask people from outside of U-M about projects and initiatives of interest. They may offer perspectives and ideas that you can introduce to the university.

Ask open ended questions to better understand stakeholder needs.

Ask new hires, guests, and other stakeholders their personal pronoun preferences.