Volunteer to serve as a mentor. Read about the responsibilities of mentors and the < href="https://hbr.org/2018/01/the-best-mentors-think-like-michelangelo">best attributes of excellent mentors before meeting your mentee.

Volunteer to present a brief tip at a staff meeting.

Volunteer to participate on a committee within your unit.

Volunteer to mentor someone outside of the university. Understand their goals and expectations in order to tailor your approach.

Volunteer to help turn around an underperforming community organization.

Volunteer to coach a colleague within the university about a skill or area of expertise that you possess.

Utilize 1-1 formal and informal meetings with reports as coaching opportunities.

Use your interpersonal skills to calmly resolve issues involving members of a team.

Use compelling visuals in presentations that align with your message and hold the attention of audience members.

The next time you offer constructive feedback, be respectful, positive before adding a suggestion, specific and timely.