Volunteer with Michigan Medicine's HOPE Ambassador Program or another of its volunteer programs.

Respectfully acknowledge your differences of opinion the next time you are involved in a challenging discussion with someone.

Maintain open and respectful communication with stakeholders and colleagues.

Introduce yourself to someone you often see in and around your office but do not know.

Demonstrate continued accountability to those with whom you work: meet deadlines, follow through on commitments.

Ask questions using positive inquiry (e.g., "Help me to further understand your point of view").

Ask a neighbor or friend if there is anything you can do for them the next time they go out of town.