Category: Planners’ Picks Newsletters and Other Updates

Planners’ Picks — June 20, 2023

Planners’ Picks A collection of resources from CSN planning committee members worth mentioning Juneteenth reminds us to take a different perspective and open our minds to more possibilities than just our own view (Check out a brief video on Juneteenth available on the Office of University Staff website for a different perspective). We will also …

Planners’ Picks — June 13, 2023

Planners’ Picks A collection of resources from CSN planning committee members worth mentioning We honor the late Tina Turner in our image of the week and her inspiring messages of resilience and positivity through song.  We also tap into more resources to continue the Summer of Gratitude and figure out how to deal with polarizing …

Planners’ Picks — June 6, 2023

Planners’ Picks A collection of resources from CSN planning committee members worth mentioning We continue on our journey of the Summer of Gratitude, grab a slice of psychological safety pizza, and study our ABCs of people-first culture this week. Enjoy!   :: Image of the Week Psychological safety is not about comfort, conforming, or being …

Planners’ Picks — May 30, 2023

Planners’ Picks A collection of resources from CSN planning committee members worth mentioning How Can You Not Be Grateful? We’ll cover that and more in this Planners’ Picks news, as we kick off the Summer of Gratitude at UW–Madison. We’ll also deal with the hecticness of life, fill our own cups before filling others, and …

Planners’ Picks — May 23, 2023

Planners’ Picks A collection of resources from CSN planning committee members worth mentioning We start exploring the idea of gratitude, learn about lifelong learning, and create space to innovate in this installment of PP. :: Image of the Week Organizations that don’t prioritize continuous learning are bound to struggle. Before fully understanding how it impacts …

Planners’ Picks — May 16, 2023

Planners’ Picks A collection of resources from CSN planning committee members worth mentioning This week we revisit positive intent from a different perspective, we expose ourselves to art, and make the essential effortless in our links.   :: Image of the Week The days that we most need to care for ourselves are the days …

Planners’ Picks — May 9, 2023

Planners’ Picks A collection of resources from CSN planning committee members worth mentioning Where are you in your metamorphosis?  How do you battle decision fatigue?  How are you at receiving compliments?   Empower your team and excel in your role using links from this week’s PP.   :: Image of the Week Don’t compare your journey …

Planners’ Picks — May 2, 2023

Planners’ Picks A collection of resources from CSN planning committee members worth mentioning Let’s take ownership of our choices, learn to listen more fully, and explore our strengths in this week’s dose of the Picks.   :: Image of the Week :: Resources on Mental Health and Self-Care How to Be Your True Self? Do …

CSN Presents: Gratitude Revealed May 24th!

CSN is kicking off its Summer of Gratitude by hosting a screening of this full-length film on the power of gratitude in nature and in our lives. An epic journey forty years in the making, Gratitude Revealed from acclaimed filmmaker, Louie Schwartzberg, the director of Fantastic Fungi, takes us on a transformational, cinematic experience of …

Planners’ Picks — April 25, 2023

Planners’ Picks A collection of resources from CSN planning committee members worth mentioning Are you curious? It might help you get through an otherwise bad situation. Are you happy? It may be because of your sense of smell. What emotional stamp are you leaving on those you encounter? Is it confidence and hope, or frustration …