Coach a group of rising leaders on how to optimize networking opportunities.

Coach a colleague in an area of expertise that you have.

Check your Individual Development Plan (IDP) once every month or two to see how you are meeting goals and objectives. Take actions to catch up if you find yourself falling behind or moving off target.

Check with HR about early office closure the day before a university holiday.

Challenge a mentee by reviewing one to two case studies involving discretion (e.g., determining whether or not to fire a direct report, budget matters) and talk about how they would make their decisions.

Chair a group within your professional organization that focuses on developing and leveraging the strengths of its members.

Chair a brand new committee or task force that requires you to recruit members and resources.

Cast your vote on a decision pertaining to a U-M committee project that you sit on.

Book a speaker for a conference who will present best hiring practices, including ways to mitigate bias.

Before your next gathering with peers, practice using the terms, "yes and" in order to gain more clarification before responding.