Take on a leadership priority where you will be charting a new opportunity involving conducting research, collecting and analyzing data, and making recommendations to senior leadership.

Take on a leadership role within a nonprofit organization to practice goal setting, prioritization, procedures, and flexibility.

Take a professional or career development course. Select between in-person and LinkedIn Learning courses.

Take a mediator training course to earn your certification (e.g., Dispute Resolution Center, Wayne County Dispute Resolution Center).

Tailor presentations to your specific audience.

Support your friend or family member to set a stretch goal. Work backwards to help them develop a plan with monetary goals, actions, and milestones. Check in to offer support or guidance.

Suggest a change to long standing practices in a group or organization that you are involved in. Share your reasoning for that change, using data when possible.

Study the techniques of a leader within the university who is known as a very effective communicator. Watch videos and read articles or newsletters in which they are featured.

Start a "lunch and learn" group to teach/share skills or areas of expertise with colleagues.

Sit on the hiring committee of a non-profit organization or the nominating committee of a professional organization.