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We’re coming off our sugar buzz and have moved our clocks back an hour. Don’t let the shorter days discourage you from getting out for a walk, though—there’s proven science around moving and being outside benefiting your health and mind. Let’s show up, listen, and question ourselves this week in PP. We’re also exploring the …

There are only two more months in 2025 — while we’re hoping for more treats than tricks to finish out the year, you have more control of that than you think. James Clear asked this in his recent newsletter: Where am I rushing right now when I should be moving deliberately? Where am I dragging …

Thanks to everyone who visited some of our planners at the CSN booth at the Employee Resource Fair last week. Congrats to Mandy Morrow and Heather Mace for their winning entries in our book giveaway raffle! This week, we are focusing on the LMD conference and finishing October strong. We’ll lock in on the idea …

Today’s the day! The Employee Resource Fair is happening at Union South 9a-3p and you should encourage your staff to attend and get help with their benefits planning for 2026. The UW Office of Human Resources will be offering in-person 1:1 advice and sessions during the fair. Additionally, OHR will be offering Benefits 2026: What You …

October is the month for Leaders at UW–Madison with the Employee Resource Fair, the Leadership and Management Development Conference, and much more in store. How do you innovate to stimulate growth? What do you regret? How do you delegate to your peers? These questions and others are answered in our collection of resources this week. …

Another month has passed — we’ve acclimated the students to our campus, and are navigating change in more ways than one. Let’s check in on how to be more productive, more kind, and more connected in our resources today.   :: Image of the Week The 5 Unconscious Questions We are all trying our best; …

We’re getting past our self-doubt to share those beautiful ideas we have to offer, leading with heart, and influencing through our stories today in PP. Fall is in the air, too; what’s your favorite thing about the changing season?   :: Image of the Week Stepping Into Your Offering Think of someone you admire. It …

CSN planners are popping up all over the place this fall — from the Employee Resource Fair on October 14, to LMD on October 22, to some new sessions we just announced. How are you committing to personal growth and development while still leading your team? We’re going heavy on self-leadership resources this issue to …

We’re knee deep in September now. Let’s enjoy the changing weather, the new semester full of promise, and the infusion of pumpkin spice. In a recent survey of the attendees of our anniversary celebration, we asked members how they use Planners’ Picks in their environment.  Julie responded with this: “At our monthly Department Office Meeting, …

This week, we’re talking about showing up: showing up to lead, showing up to engage in a new semester of college, and showing up for others in a more confident manner. Welcome the students back with your smiles and caring leadership, and Go Badgers!!   :: Image of the Week When you live in alignment …