Submit an opinion piece in a local or regional news source in support of a proposed unpopular action pertaining to your community, the region, or the state.

Serve on a municipality's planning commission.

Schedule small group meetings with impacted stakeholders to have crucial conversations about the action.

Run for a political office or seat on a municipal committee or task force.

Meet with a mentor or coach to talk about and design a strategy to champion an unpopular action in your unit.

Meet individually with as many team members as you can. Offer support and resources for team members in need of them, including Faculty and Staff Counseling and Consultation Services (FASCCO) and Human Resources.

Lead a change initiative that requires people from different organizations to create a new structure, such as merging departments and streamlining staff and processes.

Join a task force that is working on an unpopular action.

Create a factual yet compassionate message pertaining to the need for an unpopular action. Take into consideration reactions that people have expressed and use empathy, recognizing the challenges of the situation.