Walk around your office checking in and supporting direct reports (e.g., needing direction, motivation, empathy). Tie their contributions to the greater community that you serve.

Share with your team positive feedback from clients connecting the values of your group to your deliverables.

Read a weekly message from U-M CFO Kevin Hagerty to Business and Finance staff to learn how a leader successfully focuses a team on creating value and a positive culture for everyone.

Plan a meeting or event for a U-M organization in which you are involved.

Join a cross functional U-M group (e.g., Voices of the Staff) to learn how such a group maintains the line of sight in creating value for stakeholders.

Create and deliver a motivating speech to your direct reports that incorporates: A specific success story or recognition to several staff for distinct positive actions or outcomes, giving clear direction, providing empathy "How are we doing?", "I trust that you can do this", "I see how hard you've been working and appreciate "x" during this period of transition", link your department's or unit's mission to your group's goals (include stories of how work impacts your customers or community).

Communicate the value that you and fellow volunteers contribute to an organization you are involved in.