With a person you are coaching, target in on a particular skill or aptitude they would like to hone (e.g., public speaking). Break it into smaller components. Demonstrate and then invite them to try. Offer positive and constructive feedback including a set of drills or strategies.

When meeting 1-1 with direct reports, discuss their strengths and talents and how they can be optimized.

Write a personal vision statement, what you see yourself doing professionally.

With your direct supervisor, create three goals and action plans to achieve them. Include stretch assignments.

With someone you mentor or coach, review several case studies and identify the cause, the effects and ways that relationships can be repaired.

With your teenagers, create guidelines and expectations for respectful interactions.

With stakeholders, create deadlines for task and project completion.

When requesting feedback, first ask participants to offer three positive attributes for one negative or constructive comment.

Volunteer to recruit and facilitate a team comprised of faculty and staff across university campuses with the aim of effectively addressing a university initiative.