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

Present highlights of your new on-boarding program with colleagues throughout the university.

Organize or participate in a brown bag lunch whereby participants take turns sharing an area of interest or expertise that they have.

Organize a surprise party for a friend and delegate particular decisions to other close friends helping you.

Organize a social event with another group or unit to share how your units' functions overlap and compliment each other.

Offer to work with a low-performing staff member or student intern through a task they struggle with on their own.

Nominate a staff or faculty member to serve on a a committee or work group.

Model the behaviors that you want your direct reports to exhibit; discuss with faculty or staff the behavior expectations you expect of them.

Mentor your mentee about navigating the organization's culture.

Mentor an individual who strives to obtain a leadership position in an organization that you volunteer with. Communicate that individual's intent with other leaders of that organization.