Resources & Networking for Supervisors & Aspiring Leaders @ UW-Madison
I had a great discussion today with Heather R. Younger, J.D., author of the book The 7 Intuitive Laws of Employee Loyalty. We referenced this book as one of the materials in CSN’s Recognition and Appreciation sessions. Heather also produces a podcast entitled Leadership with Heart, interviewing managers in various roles and talking about their …
In conversation with Jenny Faust of the Office of Strategic Consulting for our next CSN event – Overcoming Distractions… Look! a squirrel! (Maybe I will need to attend this one). Stay tuned for details on date and summary of this event. This is a follow-up to her recent presentation on Managing Priorities.
Celebrate German culture and heritage at Oktoberfest, Friday, Oct. 12, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at Gordon Dining and Event Center, Sonata Room. Complimentary food and beverages will be available. This event is sponsored by University Staff Shared Governance.
There are numerous studies that have shown that engaging in mindfulness practices offers psychologic, physiologic and cognitive benefits. More recent research proves there are tangible results of mindfulness that can lead to greater leadership effectiveness. Over the last decade, corporate mindfulness training has enjoyed greater acceptance as employees have derived benefits from a mindfulness practice …
Are you a supervisor of advisors or advising units? If so, read on. The Advising Supervisors Community of Practice (separate from CSN) meets monthly to discuss supervision best practices & challenges, share resources, and provide opportunities to learn from others. Topics include conducting performance evaluations, motivating staff, building an inclusive, healthy work environment, conflict management, …
Hey, we still have space available for a few more participants at our CSN presentation of Leadership Improv with Sean Bossinger and Jason Erdmann of UW-IT Connects. No experience needed! Come prepared to engage with others. Attendees of this fun and interactive event will be able to: • Get practice being “in the moment” (as …
Check out this short video from Melissa Hughes for a few secrets for on-the-job happiness.
Become a multiplier of well-being with this cutting-edge “leadership meets wellness” training program! This comprehensive program, in partnership with Pro-Change Behavior Systems, includes a half-day, intensive workshop, along with a pre- and post-assessment and follow-up report. You will walk away with three strategies to spark movements of well-being with your teams: DO – lead by …
You’ve left an important task undone for weeks. It’s hanging over you, causing daily anxiety. And yet instead of actually doing it, you do a hundred other tasks instead. Or you’ve been feeling guilty about not replying to an email, even though replying would only take 10 minutes. Or maybe the last time you needed …
Leadership is not positional. Lead from where you sit. This was one of the summary statements from a session at the UW–Madison that Campus Supervisors Network sponsored this week. This is so important to reiterate, because all too often people feel as if they don’t have the power or authority to lead. I stress this …