Guide family or friends in making a decision pertaining to an important, complex matter.

For a professional organization that you belong to, plan and run a panel discussion about talent management systems, talent pipelines and succession planning.

Focus on facts the next time you share your point of view.

Familiarize yourself with the resources and tools offered by the U-M Work-Life Resource Center and invite a representative to speak to your team.

Facilitate a long or short term strategic plan for an organization you volunteer with.

Enlist a team of family and friends to help you with a specific home improvement project.

Encourage a quiet and reserved colleague to express themselves in a meeting or class.

Develop stretch assignments for direct reports who demonstrate willingness to grow in their careers.

Delete your work email app from your phone during vacations. Designate one person who may contact you in an emergency.

Create an internship program for your department or team to bring in diverse students from the university.