Schedule specific days or times to informally meet with stakeholders.

Provide the link to a map the next time that you send directions to someone.

Play improv games with a group that you are involved in to promote collaboration, respect and engagement.

Model helpful behaviors and respectful language to everyone (e.g., say "hello" to people you see in the halls).

Mentor a recent hire who is new to U-M.

Make site visits and engage with teams. Write a thank you note or email afterward and include how their work connects to the overall mission or the organization as well as something new that you learned from them.

If you sit on a non-profit board or committee, take each request that your group receives under thoughtful consideration. Provide a prompt response after a decision is rendered.

Help someone new to your group by making introductions, locating resources, and networking.

Ask guests who are coming to your home for a meal if they have dietary restrictions and plan the meal accordingly.