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Planners’ Picks A collection of resources from CSN planning committee members worth mentioning
  • Planners’ Picks — May 12, 2026

    Let’s commence with some summer suggestions in this issue of PP, along with enhancing your communication methods and working with more constraints. :: Image of the Week Don’t worry what others think;…

  • Planners’ Picks — May 5, 2026

    Here we are, in May already. Graduation is at the doorstep, and flowers are in full bloom after the storms we’ve all weathered in April.  Let’s focus on our personal lives a little…

  • Planners’ Picks — April 28, 2026

    We’re going heavy on self-leadership this issue of PP; you deserve the attention, after all. We’ll also speak the language of appreciation and bring some awe into your and your family’s lives.…

  • Planners’ Picks — April 21, 2026

    The seasonal return of the chairs to Memorial Union Terrace reminds us how pervasive — and beloved — the sunburst seats are in Madison. We are also hailing in the stormy season in Wisconsin;…

  • Planners’ Picks — April 14, 2026

    This week, we’ve been taxed with the challenge to overcome small challenges with resilience and grace. Let’s also listen better, create cultures of belonging, and demystify AI in our resources from the…

  • Planners’ Picks — April 7, 2026

    April is a great time to look for signs: of change around you, of new opportunities, and of things you should let go of. What signs are you on the lookout for?…

  • Planners’ Picks — March 31, 2026

    Out like a lion it is! Let’s roar into April with some resources on self-awareness, leadership development and retention, and handling stress.  :: Image of the Week Above the clouds, the sun…

  • Planners’ Picks — March 24, 2026

    We are more than one-fifth of the way through 2026. Are you 20% done with your goals for the year? No worries if you aren’t; there’s no time like the present to…

  • Planners’ Picks — March 17, 2026

    On St. Patty’s Day, we shouldn’t rely only on luck to lead our teams — let’s instead focus on communication and curiosity resources to enlighten and grow.  :: Image of the Week…

  • Planners’ Picks — March 10, 2026

    March is a great time to connect with nature. It’s also a wonderful time to connect with others around you. How can you be a light for someone who is in a…

  • Planners’ Picks — March 3, 2026

    Tomorrow is March Forth — something we’ve talked about before. A chance for you to move the needle, make progress, and elevate your leadership.  How will you March Forth this week? :: Image…

  • Planners’ Picks — February 24, 2026

    Have you found your V.O.I.C.E. yet?  Are you unbecoming those parts of your past that no longer serve you? What’s the weather forecast around your desk? See these topics and much more…

  • Planners’ Picks — February 17, 2026

    We’re on the coattails of a weekend celebrating love. Our Planners LOVE this community and want you all to hear that leading with heart is the best formula to create human workplaces. We’re also pushing…

  • Planners’ Picks — February 10, 2026

    We’re looking at love in leadership, growing through positivity, and building your capacity for strategic thinking this week in PP. Enjoy! :: Image of the Week :: Becoming Unmuted Showing Up Unmuted…

  • Planners’ Picks — February 3, 2026

    Did you see your shadow or not? Does it change your direction on how to lead yourself and others, or are you being led instead by your values? We talk about staying…