Leadership Series: Leaning Into Change

Written by Sharri Margraves, Director for HR Organization and Professional Development I invite you to take a fresh perspective on leading change by starting with yourself and how you lead change. We are experiencing unprecedented… Continue Reading… Leadership Series: Leaning Into Change

Leadership Series: Languages of Appreciation

Written by Sharri Margraves, Director for HR Organization and Professional Development Often, when there is a mismatch of appreciation and acknowledgment preferences between co-workers or supervisors, it contributes to miscommunication and distrust. While this is… Continue Reading… Leadership Series: Languages of Appreciation

Leadership Blog Series: Ready to Lead

Written by Sharri Margraves, Director for HR Organization and Professional Development How did you know you were ready to lead? What inspired you to take that first step? What is your mission as a leader?… Continue Reading… Leadership Blog Series: Ready to Lead

Leadership Blog Series: Learning & Development Resources for Supervisors

Whether new to a supervisory role or a long-time manager, the best leaders are lifelong learners adaptable to change and flexible in their leadership style. The rapid changes and unknowns of the past couple years… Continue Reading… Leadership Blog Series: Learning & Development Resources for Supervisors

Leadership Blog Series: The Value of Meaningful Work

Written by Sharri Margraves, Director for HR Organization and Professional Development Have you had the opportunity to engage recently with a project or team that inspired you and connected you to the larger significance of… Continue Reading… Leadership Blog Series: The Value of Meaningful Work

Leadership Blog Series: Lean Into Leading — Remote Work Edition

Written by Sharri Margraves, Director for HR Organization and Professional Development At the retirement party for one of my former colleagues, they reflected that the main thing they were looking forward to was “never being… Continue Reading… Leadership Blog Series: Lean Into Leading — Remote Work Edition

Leadership Blog Series: Bring Meaning and Joy to the Employee Experience Through Job Crafting

Written by Sharri Margraves, Director for HR Organization and Professional Development  Leaders who understand their role in bringing out the best in their employees make a significant impact on the employee experience, with a positive… Continue Reading… Leadership Blog Series: Bring Meaning and Joy to the Employee Experience Through Job Crafting

Leadership Blog Series: New Leadership Library and Leader Development Resources

Whether new to a supervisory role or a long-time manager, the best leaders are lifelong learners adaptable to change and flexible in their leadership style. The ongoing changes and unknowns brought on by COVID-19 have… Continue Reading… Leadership Blog Series: New Leadership Library and Leader Development Resources

Leadership Blog Series: Happiness, Well-Being and Psychological Wealth

Written by Sharri Margraves, Director for Organization and Professional Development Am I happy? How do I know if someone is happy? What can I do to influence the happiness of others? Happiness is subjective —… Continue Reading… Leadership Blog Series: Happiness, Well-Being and Psychological Wealth

Leadership Blog Series: Leading Strategic Planning

Written by Sharri Margraves, HR Associate Director for Organization and Professional Development  Strategic planning is a critical aspect for leaders in all organizations, and now that MSU has recently introduced its first strategic plan in… Continue Reading… Leadership Blog Series: Leading Strategic Planning