Within a university task force or committee, create a compelling vision statement of upcoming change. Practice in front of those colleagues for feedback.

With input from other Leaders of Multiple Teams, and stakeholders, develop a shared vision for your team/unit.

Watch a video of a leader who successfully delivers compelling messages. Analyze their body language, verbal delivery, and message composition.

Volunteer to take a leadership role in a local professional or community organization that overlaps with your unit's mission and the interests of the university.

Volunteer to help another team develop a strategic plan.

Visit teams within your unit to communicate goals and the reasoning behind them. Invite questions, either at that time or via email, so that the goals are understood by all.

Using your Individual Development Plan (IDP) and resources that explain your unit's priorities, collaborate with your supervisor, or a coach, to create individual goals that are in sync with the priorities of your unit.

Use your creativity the next time you do not have all of the instructions or tools to complete a task.