My Circus, My Monkeys

Are you and your team getting the results you want? I know you're busy almost every day. But does that busyness actually get you where you need to be? If you're not getting the result you want, your autopilot programs might need some fine tuning. In this episode, we talk about the function of autopilot programs from the perspective of an actual pilot. You are on autopilot 95-99% of the day. If you don't know what your brain has been programmed to do during that time, there's a really good chance you're actually working against yourself and your goals. Listen and find out why you're not getting the results you want and what you can do to change your autopilot settings. The inspiration for this episode comes from Pilot Petter Hörnfeldt and his YouTube channel Mentour Pilot. You can find out more about him at his website - https://mentourpilot.com/The spring term is almost done! That means it's almost time for the Summer Supervisor Strengths Institute! We start on Tuesday, May 27th and run through July 22nd just in time to prep for the fall term. This is a great opportunity to hobnob with your fellow higher ed professionals while learning to better harness your talents, manage your stress, and upgrade your supervisor skills. You get... 9 - Group cohort Success & Accountability Calls 8 - Online leadership modules with lifetime access 1 - Individual Success & Accountability Call Your CliftonStrengths for Managers Report featuring your Top 10 Register for the Summer Supervisor Strengths Institute - https://learn.strengthsuniversity.org/Institute If you've been waiting for the right time to invest in training for yourself or your team, this is it! Have questions? Email Anne at anne@strengthsuniversity.org or set up a meeting with her HERE. Want more information about Strengths University? Check out our website at https://www.strengthsuniversity.org/

Do some of these stressors sound familiar? Are you tired of not getting what you need from your supervisor? Are you frustrated that your team isn't doing things the right way? Are you and your team rushing from meeting to meeting without time to think? And finally, do you and your team simply have too much to do on a regular basis? In this episode, I'm revisiting my interview last fall with Karen Smolarek, Director of TRIO Student Support Services at University of Wisconsin – River Falls and current President of the Educational Opportunity Association (EOA). During our conversation, she talks about how she's upgraded how she supervises her team and changed her mindset around a few key areas that have made her and her team more impactful and less stressed. The spring term is almost done! That means it's almost time for the Summer Supervisor Strengths Institute! We start on Tuesday, May 27th and run through July 22nd just in time to prep for the fall term. This is a great opportunity to hobnob with your fellow higher ed professionals while learning to better harness your talents, manage your stress, and upgrade your supervisor skills. You get... 9 - Group cohort Success & Accountability Calls 8 - Online leadership modules with lifetime access 1 - Individual Success & Accountability Call Your CliftonStrengths for Managers Report featuring your Top 10 Register for the Summer Supervisor Strengths Institute - https://learn.strengthsuniversity.org/Institute If you've been waiting for the right time to invest in training for yourself or your team, this is it! Have questions? Email Anne at anne@strengthsuniversity.org or set up a meeting with her HERE. Want more information about Strengths University? Check out our website at https://www.strengthsuniversity.org/

Have you found it challenging to develop your younger employees into the leaders of tomorrow? In this episode, we answer a question from a listener that begins with, “Dear Anne, I am feeling like it is hard to build up the next cycle of leaders in my department.” And ends with “What types of things can I focus on to truly adjust the culture?” So we discuss not only how to grow leaders, but also how to truly adjust your culture so this process becomes automatic. Midterms also means SPRING BREAK! To give everyone the opportunity to get the best training and the best rates, we're running Spring Break Rate Specials through Friday, April 18th on the Summer Supervisor Strengths Institute AND most of our Team Services, including new 1 and 2 hour options! Get more information on Team Services Special Rates here - https://learn.strengthsuniversity.org/springbreakteamrates Register for the Summer Supervisor Strengths Institute at the best rate here - https://learn.strengthsuniversity.org/Institute These rates EXPIRE on FRIDAY, APRIL 18TH, so if you've been waiting for the right time to invest in training for yourself or your team, this is it! Have questions? Email Anne at anne@strengthsuniversity.org or set up a meeting with her HERE. Want more information about Strengths University? Check out our website at https://www.strengthsuniversity.org/

Whether it's midterms, the end of the semester, or prepping for the beginning of the semester, when things ramp up, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and wonder exactly how you're going to get everything done. In this episode, we'll dive into four ways you can better manage these stressful times, so you can not only get the most done, but also the most important things done.Midterms also means SPRING BREAK! To give everyone the opportunity to get the best training and the best rates, we're running Spring Break Rate Specials through Friday, April 18th on the Summer Supervisor Strengths Institute AND most of our Team Services, including new 1 and 2 hour options! Get more information on Team Services Special Rates here - https://learn.strengthsuniversity.org/springbreakteamrates Register for the Summer Supervisor Strengths Institute at the best rate here - https://learn.strengthsuniversity.org/Institute These rates EXPIRE on April 19th, so if you've been waiting for the right time to invest in training for yourself or your team, this is it! Have questions? Email Anne at anne@strengthsuniversity.org or set up a meeting with her HERE. Want more information about Strengths University? Check out our website at https://www.strengthsuniversity.org/

Did you start having folks do Strengths on campus, but then things just kind of stalled? We often get asked, "How do you actually implement CliftonStrengths on campus?" Whether you already started this process and it fizzled out or you're considering using it with your team or on your campus, in this episode we cover three very do-able ways you can integrate Strengths on your campus.Want more information on how to implement CS on your campus? Join us for a free 60-minute webinar on Using CliftonStrengths with Your Students and Team Member, on Thursday, April 10, 2025 @ 11AM (CST). Register here - https://learn.strengthsuniversity.org/usingCSwebinarOne powerful way to become a more effective supervisor is to register for the Summer Supervisor Strengths Institute - https://learn.strengthsuniversity.org/Institute I know you're thinking, “But it's only February! Summer is months from now!” Technically you're right, but if you want to take advantage of our special summer investment rate of $795, you need to register by March 30, 2025. The full price of $997 kicks in on April 1st, and that's no fooling. Get it, because April 1st is April Fools day ;) Okay, but for realz, if you've been waiting for the right time to enroll, what are you waiting for? We know this year has already gotten off to a rocky start. Make sure you lock down your professional development now. And Remember, this isn't just for you, it's an investment in your team and your students. The more effectively you manage your energy, stress, and team, the better outcomes you'll see – including a better sense of wellness for you and your team. You can get the details and register with the link in the podcast summary. Have questions? Email Anne at anne@strengthsuniversity.org or set up a meeting with her HERE. Want more information about Strengths University? Check out our website at https://www.strengthsuniversity.org/...

If you're a supervisor, you want to be successful - both for yourself and your team. But since most supervisors don't get the training they need, where do you start? In this episode, we cover the three S's you need to be a successful supervisor - Strengths, Supervisor Skills, and (Effective) Systems. We'll cover why these three S's are so important and how to get started if you want to be more successful in your supervisor role.One powerful way to become a more effective supervisor is to register for the Summer Supervisor Strengths Institute - https://learn.strengthsuniversity.org/Institute I know you're thinking, “But it's only February! Summer is months from now!” Technically you're right, but if you want to take advantage of our special summer investment rate of $795, you need to register by March 30, 2025. The full price of $997 kicks in on April 1st, and that's no fooling. Get it, because April 1st is April Fools day ;) Okay, but for realz, if you've been waiting for the right time to enroll, what are you waiting for? We know this year has already gotten off to a rocky start. Make sure you lock down your professional development now. And Remember, this isn't just for you, it's an investment in your team and your students. The more effectively you manage your energy, stress, and team, the better outcomes you'll see – including a better sense of wellness for you and your team. You can get the details and register with the link in the podcast summary. Have questions? Email Anne at anne@strengthsuniversity.org or set up a meeting with her HERE. Want more information about Strengths University? Check out our website at https://www.strengthsuniversity.org/...

The new administration certainly started off with a bang. This left many of us scrambling to understand what changes might impact us, our team, and our students. In times of uncertainty, it's all too easy to get sidetracked by worry. Unfortunately, worry doesn't make anything better and zaps our energy. That means you'll have less energy to push back or forward. In this episode, we talk about how making sure your nervous system stays regulated may just be the most important thing you can do for your team and your students. It's 2025. Make this year one of action if you want to see change in your life at work and personally. We launched our signature program, the Supervisor Strengths Institute, in the summer of 2021. We've had hundreds of supervisors just like you participate in our traditional 8-Week cohort model that we offer once a semester. We just started our Spring 2025 Cohort started this week. We know a structured 8-week course might not be for everyone, so if the Spring Cohort wasn't the right time or the best option for you, we've created TWO NEW ways to go through this empowering curriculum.DIY EDITION | If you and want to go through the curriculum at your own pace without the group or individual coaching calls, the DIY Edition might be for you. Get more information and register here - https://learn.strengthsuniversity.org/DIYInstitute VIP EXPERIENCE | Or maybe you want to go through the Institute at your own pace but want lots of support to ensure you're moving forward and implementing what you've learned. Then our new VIP Experience is for you! You'll get instant access to all eight learning modules AND nine 60-minute Individual Support & Accountability Calls. Get more information and register here - https://learn.strengthsuniversity.org/VIPInstitute Have questio...

No matter which way you voted, the new administration poses challenges to the Higher Ed field, especially those working in DEI. Many of us are concerned for ourselves, our team, and our students. In today's episode, Dr. LaShawnda Fields,  Scholar of Equitable Experiences in Higher Education and teacher of social work practice, joins us to discuss her thoughts on the election and even more importantly, what we can focus on as we move forward in these uncertain times. It's 2025. Make this year one of action if you want to see change in your life at work and personally. We launched our signature program, the Supervisor Strengths Institute, in the summer of 2021. We've had hundreds of supervisors just like you participate in our traditional 8-Week cohort model that we offer once a semester. We just started our Spring 2025 Cohort started this week. We know a structured 8-week course might not be for everyone, so if the Spring Cohort wasn't the right time or the best option for you, we've created TWO NEW ways to go through this empowering curriculum.DIY EDITION | If you and want to go through the curriculum at your own pace without the group or individual coaching calls, the DIY Edition might be for you. Get more information and register here - https://learn.strengthsuniversity.org/DIYInstitute VIP EXPERIENCE | Or maybe you want to go through the Institute at your own pace but want lots of support to ensure you're moving forward and implementing what you've learned. Then our new VIP Experience is for you! You'll get instant access to all eight learning modules AND nine 60-minute Individual Support & Accountability Calls. Get more information and register here - https://learn.strengthsuniversity.org/VIPInstitute Have questio...

Happy New Year! It's 2025. We wrapped up 2024 talking about how small shifts in thinking and behavior can significantly change the trajectory of your life. If you wanted 2024 to turn out differently than it did, you probably had a list of things you meant to do to upgrade how you showed up as a supervisor and in your life that you never quite did. In this episode, we talk about getting into action around those changes we KNOW we should make. Listen to find out how you can start moving forward to turn 2025 into a year of change.It's 2025. Make this year one of action if you want to see change in your life at work and personally. One great way to invest in yourself and upgrade how you show up as a supervisor and as a human being is to join our spring cohort of the Supervisor Strengths Institute. Registration is open now. We start on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. If you have questions about whether the institute is a good fit for you or your team members, join us for our Institute Q&A session on Monday, January 13, 2025. Register here - https://strengthsu.kartra.com/webinar/InstituteQA. You'll be given the opportunity to ask questions in advance, in case you can't make it to live. We'll send out the replay ASAP, so you get the answers you need in plenty of time to register! Have questions? Email Anne at anne@strengthsuniversity.org or set up a meeting with her HERE. Want more information about Strengths University? Check out our website at https://www.strengthsuniversity.org/

As the end of the semester and year approaches, it's natural to think about all the things you have and haven't done. There's probably a few things that you wanted to change about yourself or your work, but you never quite got there. Thinking about having to add them to next year's to-do list can feel discouraging. In today's episode, we talk about how just making small shifts now can create big change in your life as you think about how you want to be in 2025. I hope this episode resonated with you. Remember any ah-ha moments you had during this episodes, MUST be followed by action or you won't see any changes.We just started the fall Supervisor Strengths Institute. If this wasn't the right time for you to join us, I want to offer you a free resource and a challenge...FREE RESOURCEHere's the link to get our FREE Supervisor Success Activity Book - https://learn.strengthsuniversity.org/activitybook. You'll get 20 pages of information and activities focused on energy, stress, and performance management. In addition to the book you'll be on our mailing list so you never miss out on our great resources and upcoming events.YOUR CHALLENGEAs I said earlier, change only comes through action. So look through the activity book or relisten to this or another episode. Then pick ONE thing you're going to focus on for the rest of the semester. Once you decide, write down your plan. List the one thing you're going to work, your goal, and what exactly you're going to do to achieve it.If you want things to be different, you need to be different. I'll check back in with you about how your plan is going during the semester. Have questions? Email Anne at anne@strengthsuniversity.org or set up a meeting with her HERE...

If you work in Higher Education, you're most likely concerned about what the election results mean for you, your institution, and your students. In this episode, we talk about ways to better process all these emotions, understand how we got here, and plan for the future amidst uncertainty.Link to article, Election Grief Is Real. Here's How to Copehttps://www.scientificamerican.com/article/election-grief-is-real-heres-how-to-cope/I hope this episode resonated with you. Remember any ah-ha moments you had during this episodes, MUST be followed by action or you won't see any changes.We just started the fall Supervisor Strengths Institute. If this wasn't the right time for you to join us, I want to offer you a free resource and a challenge...FREE RESOURCEHere's the link to get our FREE Supervisor Success Activity Book - https://learn.strengthsuniversity.org/activitybook. You'll get 20 pages of information and activities focused on energy, stress, and performance management. In addition to the book you'll be on our mailing list so you never miss out on our great resources and upcoming events.YOUR CHALLENGEAs I said earlier, change only comes through action. So look through the activity book or relisten to this or another episode. Then pick ONE thing you're going to focus on for the rest of the semester. Once you decide, write down your plan. List the one thing you're going to work, your goal, and what exactly you're going to do to achieve it.If you want things to be different, you need to be different. I'll check back in with you about how your plan is going during the semester. Have questions? Email Anne at anne@strengthsuniversity.org or set up a meeting with her HERE...

Supervisors frequently encounter similar challenges. When those problems pop-up, it can be easy to focus on the situation. When that happens, you spend loads of time and energy dealing with recurring problems. But when you dig deeper and find the root cause, you can change the systems that are creating the problem. In this episode, we break down three common supervisor challenges to discover what's most likely causing those challenges, so you can create better systems to support you, your team, and your students.  I hope this episode resonated with you. Remember any ah-ha moments you had during this episodes, MUST be followed by action or you won't see any changes.We just started the fall Supervisor Strengths Institute. If this wasn't the right time for you to join us, I want to offer you a free resource and a challenge...FREE RESOURCEHere's the link to get our FREE Supervisor Success Activity Book - https://learn.strengthsuniversity.org/activitybook. You'll get 20 pages of information and activities focused on energy, stress, and performance management. In addition to the book you'll be on our mailing list so you never miss out on our great resources and upcoming events.YOUR CHALLENGEAs I said earlier, change only comes through action. So look through the activity book or relisten to this or another episode. Then pick ONE thing you're going to focus on for the rest of the semester. Once you decide, write down your plan. List the one thing you're going to work, your goal, and what exactly you're going to do to achieve it.If you want things to be different, you need to be different. I'll check back in with you about how your plan is going during the semester. Have questions? Email Anne at anne@strengthsuniversity.org or set up a meeting with her HERE...

If you want to be a better supervisor, you probably think you need to focus on information related to how to manage your team, right? While you do need to know what effective supervisors do, that's only part of the solution. Who you are now impacts the type of supervisor you are now. If you want to upgrade how you supervise, you also need to upgrade your identity. In this episode, we discuss why so many topics we cover may not seem to be directly related to supervising but are crucial to your success if you truly want to become a better supervisor.I hope this episode resonated with you. Remember any ah-ha moments you had during this episodes, MUST be followed by action or you won't see any changes.We just started the fall Supervisor Strengths Institute. If this wasn't the right time for you to join us, I want to offer you a free resource and a challenge...FREE RESOURCEHere's the link to get our FREE Supervisor Success Activity Book - https://learn.strengthsuniversity.org/activitybook. You'll get 20 pages of information and activities focused on energy, stress, and performance management. In addition to the book you'll be on our mailing list so you never miss out on our great resources and upcoming events.YOUR CHALLENGEAs I said earlier, change only comes through action. So look through the activity book or relisten to this or another episode. Then pick ONE thing you're going to focus on for the rest of the semester. Once you decide, write down your plan. List the one thing you're going to work, your goal, and what exactly you're going to do to achieve it.If you want things to be different, you need to be different. I'll check back in with you about how your plan is going during the semester. Have questions? Email Anne at anne@strengthsuniversity.org or set up a meeting with her HERE...

We've discussed in many episodes just how important self-care and stress management are to you as a person and a supervisor. Today, we have a guest, Morgan Starr-Riestis, who has a degree in neuroscience, is a licensed therapist, and had developed her own system to fill the gaps that current mental health practices miss when it comes to healing and growth. In this episode, Morgan goes into more depth about how important it is to keep your nervous system regulated if you want to be productive and get the best outcomes. During our interview, Morgan discusses what happens to your brain under stress; how to handle emotions in the workplace, including during those often-challenging accountability conversations; and finally, how to keep yourself and your team members regulated so you can do the important work in front of you.  I hope this episode resonated with you. Remember any ah-ha moments you had during this episodes, MUST be followed by action or you won't see any changes.We just started the fall Supervisor Strengths Institute. If this wasn't the right time for you to join us, I want to offer you a free resource and a challenge...FREE RESOURCEHere's the link to get our FREE Supervisor Success Activity Book - https://learn.strengthsuniversity.org/activitybook. You'll get 20 pages of information and activities focused on energy, stress, and performance management. In addition to the book you'll be on our mailing list so you never miss out on our great resources and upcoming events.YOUR CHALLENGEAs I said earlier, change only comes through action. So look through the activity book or relisten to this or another episode. Then pick ONE thing you're going to focus on for the rest of the semester. Once you decide, write down your plan. List the one thing you're going to work, your goal, and what exactly you're going to do to achieve it.If you want things to be different, you need to be different. I'll check back in with you about how your plan is going during the semester. Have questions? Email Anne at anne@strengthsuniversity.org or set up a meeting with her HERE...

It can be challenging to give yourself permission and space to invest in yourself. But you cannot effectively supervise your team, if you don't have what you need. In today's episode of My Circus, My Monkeys, I interview Karen Smolarek, Director of TRIO Student Support Services at University of Wisconsin – River Falls and incoming President of the Educational Opportunity Association (EOA). Karen has gone through our Supervisor Strengths Institute, and we just recently did three training sessions for her team. I talked to Karen about how the Institute and those team trainings gave her the tools and support she needed to maximize her team and herself. If you found this episode helpful, I'd like to invite you to continue your journey with us. Strengths University's mission is to empower supervisors and their teams, so you can create an environment where everyone can be engaged and succeed. Join us for the fall Supervisor Strengths Institute, September 18th – November 13th. If you want to learn how to better manage your energy, your stress, and your team, there's no better investment you can make. You'll get nine group calls, 8 weeks of online content with lifetime access, one individual coaching call, and your CliftonStrengths Managers Report with your Top 10 Talent Themes. You can get more information here - https://learn.strengthsuniversity.org/Institute. If you have questions about the institute or doing a team workshop, just reach out to me at anne@strengthsuniversity.org. Have questions? Email Anne at anne@strengthsuniversity.org or set up a meeting with her HERE. Want more information about Strengths University? Check out our website at https://www.strengthsuniversity.org/

The beginning of the school year brings excitement and challenges. Add to that people's emotions and motivations and leading your team can become complicated. In this episode, we unpack a question from an HR Director about how to manage team members who seem to shut down when their excitement is thwarted because their ideas or suggestions aren't implemented. We'll unpack what might be going on and how supervisors can get clear on how to navigate similar situations.If you found this episode helpful, I'd like to invite you to continue your journey with us. Strengths University's mission is to empower supervisors and their teams, so you can create an environment where everyone can be engaged and succeed. Join us for the fall Supervisor Strengths Institute, September 18th – November 13th. If you want to learn how to better manage your energy, your stress, and your team, there's no better investment you can make. You'll get nine group calls, 8 weeks of online content with lifetime access, one individual coaching call, and your CliftonStrengths Managers Report with your Top 10 Talent Themes. You can get more information here - https://learn.strengthsuniversity.org/Institute. If you have questions about the institute or doing a team workshop, just reach out to me at anne@strengthsuniversity.org. Have questions? Email Anne at anne@strengthsuniversity.org or set up a meeting with her HERE. Want more information about Strengths University? Check out our website at https://www.strengthsuniversity.org/

It's August. For most folks in Higher Ed, it's one of the busiest time of the year. If you've already been wondering whether you should stay in your job, this episode might seem like poor timing. But if you're trying to decide whether to stay or go, you need to know whether your institution and your supervisor really have your back. If not now, when? In this episode, we dig into a few things to consider when deciding whether to start that job search, including engagement, your stories and strengths, and fit. If you found this episode helpful, I'd like to invite you to continue your journey with us. Strengths University's mission is to empower supervisors and their teams, so you can create an environment where everyone can be engaged and succeed. Join us for the fall Supervisor Strengths Institute, September 18th – November 13th. If you want to learn how to better manage your energy, your stress, and your team, there's no better investment you can make. You'll get nine group calls, 8 weeks of online content with lifetime access, one individual coaching call, and your CliftonStrengths Managers Report with your Top 10 Talent Themes. You can get more information here - https://learn.strengthsuniversity.org/Institute. If you have questions about the institute or doing a team workshop, just reach out to me at anne@strengthsuniversity.org. Have questions? Email Anne at anne@strengthsuniversity.org or set up a meeting with her HERE. Want more information about Strengths University? Check out our website at https://www.strengthsuniversity.org/

One important aspect of performance management is setting clear expectations for your team members. That can be challenging because supervisors are often so busy, we don't feel like we have the time to get clear on what we expect. To make things even more complicated, there's often a story that good employees should go above and beyond basic expectations. In this episode, we unpack where the idea of striving for excellence and doing more might come from. We also discuss how to set clear expectations so you can be both fair and kind to the folks you supervise. I can't believe we're halfway through summer! As you switch in to fall prep mode, don't forget to invest in your team's success. Strengths University offers in person and virtual workshops and retreats and still have some available dates for training before the fall term starts. We can get your entire team up to speed on CliftonStrengths or support your supervisors with topics like Discovering Your Authentic Leadership Style or Performance Management 101. Get started by emailing us at anne@strengthsuniversity.org or click this link to our team services questionnaire and we'll get back to you ASAP - https://strengthsu.kartra.com/survey/teamservices. Have questions? Email Anne at anne@strengthsuniversity.org or set up a meeting with her HERE. Want more information about Strengths University? Check out our website at https://www.strengthsuniversity.org/

You know there are plenty of things that need to be fixed on your campus and in Higher Education. But when you have staff members that only seem to focus on the negative or are chronic complainers, it can negatively impact your team and add to your stress. Complaining is often a symptom of a larger problem, so in this episode, we're going to dig into why folks on your team might be focusing on the negative. Then we'll discuss how to better manage those individuals and prevent them from negatively impacting your team. We have shifted to summer mode at Strengths University. The Summer Institute is in full swing, so now we're focusing on helping teams get the training and motivation they need for the upcoming academic year. If you're looking for ways to upgrade your team and your training, we can help. We can guide you in integrating more CliftonStrengths into your training. Or we can do the training for you. We're already scheduling live and virtual workshops for folks for June, July, and August, so contact us ASAP at anne@strengthsuniversity.org to make sure you get on our calendar. Get more information and register here - https://learn.strengthsuniversity.org/Institute. Have questions? Email Anne at anne@strengthsuniversity.org or set up a meeting with her HERE. Want more information about Strengths University? Check out our website at https://www.strengthsuniversity.org/

In a recent coaching call, someone asked me what they're supposed to do with all these emotions people are bringing to the workplace these days, especially with newer generations. We had a great discussion, so I wanted to break down a few of the key points we discussed for you here. In this episode, you'll learn the role emotions play in making decisions, how to figure out what those emotions are telling you, and how to more effectively navigate emotions in the workplace. We have shifted to summer mode at Strengths University. The Summer Institute is in full swing, so now we're focusing on helping teams get the training and motivation they need for the upcoming academic year. If you're looking for ways to upgrade your team and your training, we can help. We can guide you in integrating more CliftonStrengths into your training. Or we can do the training for you. We're already scheduling live and virtual workshops for folks for June, July, and August, so contact us ASAP at anne@strengthsuniversity.org to make sure you get on our calendar. Get more information and register here - https://learn.strengthsuniversity.org/Institute. Have questions? Email Anne at anne@strengthsuniversity.org or set up a meeting with her HERE. Want more information about Strengths University? Check out our website at https://www.strengthsuniversity.org/

Using CliftonStrengths with your team is a fantastic way to increase your productivity, innovation, positivity and sense of wellbeing. And when we finally find time to set aside for that initial training, it can be a great experience. The tricky part always seems to be what comes next. For many teams, life gets in the way and that initial excitement just fades away. That's why in this episode, I'm going to share six easy hacks to use the CliftonStrengths framework with your team. Whether you and your team have taken the assessment in the past and it fell to the wayside, or you're just starting on your Strengths journey, you'll walk away with some simple ways to integrate this framework into you and your team's daily routine. We have shifted to summer mode at Strengths University. The Summer Institute is in full swing, so now we're focusing on helping teams get the training and motivation they need for the upcoming academic year. If you're looking for ways to upgrade your team and your training, we can help. We can guide you in integrating more CliftonStrengths into your training. Or we can do the training for you. We're already scheduling live and virtual workshops for folks for June, July, and August, so contact us ASAP at anne@strengthsuniversity.org to make sure you get on our calendar. Get more information and register here - https://learn.strengthsuniversity.org/Institute. Have questions? Email Anne at anne@strengthsuniversity.org or set up a meeting with her HERE. Want more information about Strengths University? Check out our website at https://www.strengthsuniversity.org/

Chronic stress negatively impacts so many things in your life, including your relationships, decisions, creativity, productivity – the list goes on and on. But you know those people and situations that stress you out? You have the power to make them less stressful. In today's episode, you'll learn how to deconstruct the situations that cause you stress. Then you'll learn how to upgrade how you react to those same things, decreasing your stress and increasing your productivity. We've made it even easier to deconstruct your stress with a worksheet you can use to follow along! You can download that worksheet here - https://strengthsu.kartra.com/page/deconstructyourstressThe #1 way to increase employee retention at your institution is by investing in supervisors! One great way to invest in yourself and your team is to join us for the summer cohort of the Supervisor Strengths Institute. We are revamping the Institute to make it even more manageable for your busy schedule. It's the same great content but we've condensed it so you can work through each week's modules and start implementing change even faster. We know life can too easily get in the way of you staying on track, so we've also added a bonus for everyone who completes all eight weeks of learning. You get an additional 60 minutes of our time! You can use that for more individual coaching, a short team session, or to receive a discount on a longer team workshop. We want you, your team, and your students to shine their brightest, and that starts with you. Register for the summer cohort of the Supervisor Strengths Institute. It starts on Tuesday, May 28th and runs through July 23rd. You'll get the support you need to better manage your energy, stress, and your team. Get more information and register here - https://learn.strengthsuniversity.org/Institute. Have questions? Email Anne at anne@strengthsuniversity.org or set up a meeting with her HERE. Want more information about Strengths Univer...

Employee retention continues to be a hot topic in Higher Ed. Over the past six months, Alicia and I did a session titled, "The Truth About Employee Engagement" at conferences and as webinars based on the data collected in the CUPA-HR 2023 Higher Education Employee Retention Survey.  In today's episode, we're going to cover a few key take aways from that session, including the #1 thing you should do now to improve employee retention and the culture of your institution. The #1 way to increase employee retention at your institution is by investing in supervisors! One great way to invest in yourself and your team is to join us for the summer cohort of the Supervisor Strengths Institute. We are revamping the Institute to make it even more manageable for your busy schedule. It's the same great content but we've condensed it so you can work through each week's modules and start implementing change even faster. We know life can too easily get in the way of you staying on track, so we've also added a bonus for everyone who completes all eight weeks of learning. You get an additional 60 minutes of our time! You can use that for more individual coaching, a short team session, or to receive a discount on a longer team workshop. We want you, your team, and your students to shine their brightest, and that starts with you. Register for the summer cohort of the Supervisor Strengths Institute. It starts on Tuesday, May 28th and runs through July 23rd. You'll get the support you need to better manage your energy, stress, and your team. Get more information and register here - https://learn.strengthsuniversity.org/Institute. Have questions? Email Anne at anne@strengthsuniversity.org or set up a meeting with her HERE. Want more information about Strengths Univer...

Last week, we watched the 2024 solar eclipse. Normally, the sun shines brightly bringing warmth and light into the world. But when there's clouds or a pesky moon that gets in the way, there's darkness. This is a great metaphor for our own lives. The world needs our warmth and light to transform. In this episode, we talk about how things in our own lives might be eclipsing our brilliance. Let's talk about what might be keeping you from being your best self and how you can start to make the changes you need to show the world your brilliance. As always, Alicia and I are here to support you as you reflect on where you are and where you need to go. One great way to invest in yourself and your team is to join us for the summer cohort of the Supervisor Strengths Institute. We are revamping the Institute to make it even more manageable for your busy schedule. It's the same great content but we've condensed it so you can work through each week's modules and start implementing change even faster. We know life can too easily get in the way of you staying on track, so we've also added a bonus for everyone who completes all eight weeks of learning. You get an additional 60 minutes of our time! You can use that for more individual coaching, a short team session, or to receive a discount on a longer team workshop. We want you, your team, and your students to shine their brightest, and that starts with you. Register for the summer cohort of the Supervisor Strengths Institute. It starts on Tuesday, May 28th and runs through July 23rd. You'll get the support you need to better manage your energy, stress, and your team. Get more information and register here - https://learn.strengthsuniversity.org/Institute. Have questions? Email Anne at anne@strengthsuniversity.org or set up a meeting with her HERE. Want more information about Stre...

Do you ever wish you had more hours in the day to get everything done? One of the biggest challenges supervisors mention is simply not having enough time to get everything done that's been added to their plates. In this episode, we're going to talk about how to navigate this overwhelming problem. We'll talk about how to stop worrying about how to do more with less and instead focus on the things that matter most, including you and your team's wellbeing.  We've just hit midterms and spring break. That means it's time to wrap up the spring semester and prepping for the summer. If you're a supervisor in Higher Ed, or any service field, you feel the stress and frustration that comes with trying to do more with less. If you want to start leading your team instead of grinding through endless tasks, it's time to upgrade your mindset and your skills. Register for the summer cohort of the Supervisor Strengths Institute. It starts on Tuesday, May 28th and runs through July 23rd. You'll get the support you need to better manage your energy, stress, and your team. You'll discover how to create more effective systems that will improve you and your team's sense of wellbeing. Get more information and register here - https://learn.strengthsuniversity.org/Institute. Have questions? Email Anne at anne@strengthsuniversity.org or set up a meeting with her HERE. Want more information about Strengths University? Check out our website at https://www.strengthsuniversity.org/

If you're a supervisor, you probably love folks who are team players. You know, the people who over perform, exceed expectations, and give 100% for your students and Institution. I've had folks complain and worry about this new generation of employees because they don't go above and beyond. But did you know that the very attributes we love to see in our employees are also trauma responses? In this episode, I have a guest, Laura Brackett, a Licensed Professional Counselor, who specializes in treating adults healing from trauma. Laura breaks down how trauma often shows up at work and how you can create a trauma informed workplace that will better support your team's well-being, engagement, and performance. It's officially 2024. How are you going to make this year better for yourself, your team, your students, and your family? If you're struggling in an area, doing what you've always done isn't going to give you the results you need. Instead, you need to upgrade who you are and how you navigate those areas. Strengths University is here to help you along your journey, whether it's around performance management, leadership, teamwork, or productivity. We offer individual coaching, team retreats and workshops, and our signature program, the Supervisor Strengths Institute. The spring is the perfect time to think about investing in your team. Schedule a group workshop or think about individual coaching to help your team get through the rest of the year and be more productive. Just email Anne at anne@strengthsuniversity.org or set up a meeting with her HERE and we'll get your team set up for a successful spring semester! Want more information about Strengths University? Check out our website at https://www.strengthsuniversity.org/

We've talked about the importance of having a well-rounded team in past episodes, which includes having a diverse set of talents. But what if other people's talents leave you feeling drained? It can feel like a win-lose situation. Either you and your talents get what they need and have a great day, or they do. In this episode, you'll learn how to navigate those situations so both of you get your needs met AND you support each other in becoming your best selves. It's officially 2024. How are you going to make this year better for yourself, your team, your students, and your family? If you're struggling in an area, doing what you've always done isn't going to give you the results you need. Instead, you need to upgrade who you are and how you navigate those areas. Strengths University is here to help you along your journey, whether it's around performance management, leadership, teamwork, or productivity. We offer individual coaching, team retreats and workshops, and our signature program, the Supervisor Strengths Institute. The spring is the perfect time to think about investing in your team. Schedule a group workshop or think about individual coaching to help your team get through the rest of the year and be more productive. Just email Anne at anne@strengthsuniversity.org or set up a meeting with her HERE and we'll get your team set up for a successful spring semester! Want more information about Strengths University? Check out our website at https://www.strengthsuniversity.org/

Have you ever had to have a difficult conversation with a team member who continuously has difficulty meeting expectations? It's a pretty common situation, and one of the most challenging ones for supervisors. In this episode, I answer a listener's question concerning how to handle difficult situations with staff members. You'll learn how you can better address your team's performance and make the process less stressful for everyone involved. It's officially 2024. How are you going to make this year better for yourself, your team, your students, and your family? If you're struggling in an area, doing what you've always done isn't going to give you the results you need. Instead, you need to upgrade who you are and how you navigate those areas. Strengths University is here to help you along your journey, whether it's around performance management, leadership, teamwork, or productivity. We offer individual coaching, team retreats and workshops, and our signature program, the Supervisor Strengths Institute. The spring is the perfect time to think about investing in your team. Schedule a group workshop or think about individual coaching to help your team get through the rest of the year and be more productive. Just email Anne at anne@strengthsuniversity.org or set up a meeting with her HERE and we'll get your team set up for a successful spring semester! Want more information about Strengths University? Check out our website at https://www.strengthsuniversity.org/

You've heard me talk about employee engagement and Gallup's Engagement Survey the Q12. Well, one of the Q12 is about having a best friend at work. And it can seem like one of the oddest of the Q12. In this episode, Anne and guest, Alicia Wojciuch, celebrate their 15th Friendiversary by discussing this often misunderstood engagement element. Having a Work Best Friend (WBF) can improve you and your team's engagement, productivity, and communication. Learn why it's so important and how you can encourage your team to find their WBF. It's officially 2024. How are you going to make this year better for yourself, your team, your students, and your family? If you're struggling in an area, doing what you've always done isn't going to give you the results you need. Instead, you need to upgrade who you are and how you navigate those areas. Strengths University is here to help you along your journey, whether it's around performance management, leadership, teamwork, or productivity. We offer individual coaching, team retreats and workshops, and our signature program, the Supervisor Strengths Institute. The spring is the perfect time to think about investing in your team. Schedule a group workshop or think about individual coaching to help your team get through the rest of the year and be more productive. Just email Anne at anne@strengthsuniversity.org or set up a meeting with her HERE and we'll get your team set up for a successful spring semester! Want more information about Strengths University? Check out our website at https://www.strengthsuniversity.org/

Do you ever get stuck trying to make a decision? You keep going round and round trying to decide the best course of action. Frustrating isn't it? In this episode, we talk about what's really happening when you can't decide. We'll talk about how you can get out of your thought loop, focus on addressing the real issue, and finally make a decision. It's officially 2024. How are you going to make this year better for yourself, your team, your students, and your family? If you're struggling in an area, doing what you've always done isn't going to give you the results you need. Instead, you need to upgrade who you are and how you navigate those areas. Strengths University is here to help you along your journey, whether it's around performance management, leadership, teamwork, or productivity. We offer individual coaching, team retreats and workshops, and our signature program, the Supervisor Strengths Institute - https://learn.strengthsuniversity.org/SP24Institute. The Institute combines group calls, individual calls, and online content to help you better understand how to supervise your team effectively. You can get more information from the link listed in the show summary. Our spring 2024 Institute begins on Wednesday, January 17th with our welcome call. Feel free to join anytime the first week. Register now and start upgrading your identity so you can create the 2024 you want - https://learn.strengthsuniversity.org/SP24Institute. Just email Anne at anne@strengthsuniversity.org or set up a meeting with her HERE and we'll get your team set up for a successful spring semester! ...

It's officially 2024! The new year means reflecting on the past and planning for the future. When you look back at the things that frustrated you in 2023, it's easy to focus on external circumstances. It can easily seem like if we were just in another job or worked with other people, we'd be more successful and less stressed. But if you want lasting change in your life, you don't need to be somewhere else, you need to upgrade your identity. In this episode, learn how you can create the 2024 you want by upgrading your identity. It's officially 2024. How are you going to make this year better for yourself, your team, your students, and your family? If you're struggling in an area, doing what you've always done isn't going to give you the results you need. Instead, you need to upgrade who you are and how you navigate those areas. Strengths University is here to help you along your journey, whether it's around performance management, leadership, teamwork, or productivity. We offer individual coaching, team retreats and workshops, and our signature program, the Supervisor Strengths Institute - https://learn.strengthsuniversity.org/SP24Institute. The Institute combines group calls, individual calls, and online content to help you better understand how to supervise your team effectively. You can get more information from the link listed in the show summary. Our spring 2024 Institute begins on Wednesday, January 17th with our first group call. Register now and start upgrading your identity so you can create the 2024 you want - https://learn.strengthsuniversity.org/SP24Institute.. Just email Anne at anne@strengthsuniversity.org or set up a meeting with her HERE and we'll get your team set up for a successful spring semester! Want more information about Strength...

How are your strengths showing up for you right now? It's the end of the semester and the year. This time of the year can be stressful for a number of reasons. While it often seems like those stressors are coming from external sources, when you're not using your talents as strengths you actually add to that stress. In this episode, we talk about why it's so important to check in on how your talents are showing up for you both at work and as you prepare for the holidays. By better managing your talents, you can positively impact your experience of the last weeks of 2023. The fall semester is starting to wind down. When's the last time you checked in with your team? How are they doing? Do they have the support they need to be successful? The winter break is a great time to take some time to invest in you and your team. Here are two great ways...First, registration is now open for the Spring 2024 Supervisor Strengths Institute! We start on January 17th and run through March 13th. Our weekly calls will be on Wednesdays at 2PM (CST). Here's a link to more information and to register https://learn.strengthsuniversity.org/SP24Institute. It's a great way for you or anyone on your team who supervises to become more empowered and less stressed! Second, think about a Group Workshop or Retreat. We can cover Strengths basics to help you and your team better understand their own talents and how to work together more effectively. Or we can help you and your team with their supervisor skills and stress management. Alicia and I both have Adaptability, so we're here to help you meet your team's needs no matter how many folks you supervise. Our workshops are interactive and can get your team motivated and engaged for the fall. Just mail Anne at anne@strengthsuniversity.org or set up a meeting with her HERE and we'll get your team set up for a successful spring semester! ...

Every year we remind ourselves how important it is to thank the folks in our lives for everything they do. But every year, we forget one important person. In this week's episode, we talk about why giving thanks is so important to engagement and growth. We also talk about why you need to add that always forgotten person to your list. The fall semester is starting to wind down. When's the last time you checked in with your team? How are they doing? Do they have the support they need to be successful? The winter break is a great time to take some time to invest in you and your team. Here are two great ways...First, registration is now open for the Spring 2024 Supervisor Strengths Institute! We start on January 17th and run through March 13th. Our weekly calls will be on Wednesdays at 2PM (CST). Here's a link to more information and to register https://learn.strengthsuniversity.org/SP24Institute. It's a great way for you or anyone on your team who supervises to become more empowered and less stressed! Second, think about a Group Workshop or Retreat. We can cover Strengths basics to help you and your team better understand their own talents and how to work together more effectively. Or we can help you and your team with their supervisor skills and stress management. Alicia and I both have Adaptability, so we're here to help you meet your team's needs no matter how many folks you supervise. Our workshops are interactive and can get your team motivated and engaged for the fall. Just mail Anne at anne@strengthsuniversity.org or set up a meeting with her HERE and we'll get your team set up for a successful spring semester! ...

If you've been working in Higher Ed for awhile, you've probably noticed that way more folks are leaving their jobs for other opportunities. If you've had the additional burden of trying to fill these new vacancies, you know it can be challenging to find replacements with the same qualifications. This has become such a big issue, organizations like CUPA-HR are trying to find out why.  In this episode, we'll unpack some of the results of the 2023 survey. We'll also talk about how consistent coaching can address  some of the key issues found in the survey and increase employee retention. The fall semester is starting to wind down. When's the last time ,you checked in with your team? How are they doing? Do they have the support they need to be successful? The winter break is a great time to take some time to invest in you and your team. Contact us about our GROUP WORKSHOPS & RETREATS. We can cover Strengths basics to help you and your team better understand their own talents and how to work together more effectively. Or we can help you and your team with their supervisor skills and stress management. Alicia and I both have Adaptability, so we're here to help you meet your team's needs no matter how many folks you supervise. Our workshops are interactive and can get your team motivated and engaged for the fall. Just mail Anne at anne@strengthsuniversity.org or set up a meeting with her HERE and we'll get your team set up for a successful fall semester! Want more information about Strengths University? Check out our website at https://www.strengthsuniversity.org/

We're talking about Strengths this week in the Supervisor Strengths Institute. In this episode, Alicia Wojciuch joins us to talk about why CliftonStrengths can be such a valuable tool for you and to upgrade your team's performance. Whether you've taken the CliftonStrengths assessment but it hasn't quite stuck or you've just been wondering what the big deal is, listen to discover how it can make such a huge impact in your productivity and your relationships.  The beginning of the new academic year is a great time to invest in you and your team. If you and your team are still exhausted from last year, you're not going to be at your best for your students. Or if you have new folks who haven't acclimated to your institution, you need to get them on board ASAP. Either way, let us help. We still have availability this semester for GROUP WORKSHOPS. We can cover Strengths basics to help you and your team better understand their own talents and how to work together more effectively. Or we can help you and your team with their supervisor skills and stress management. Alicia and I both have Adaptability, so we're here to help you meet your team's needs no matter how many folks you supervise. Our workshops are interactive and can get your team motivated and engaged for the fall. Just mail Anne at anne@strengthsuniversity.org or set up a meeting with her HERE and we'll get your team set up for a successful fall semester! Want more information about Strengths University? Check out our website at https://www.strengthsuniversity.org/

We know the impact fake news has had on our society. When politicians, organizations, or companies put out fake news, we stop and question their motives and the evidence. Even though we're on alert for external fake news, we miss one of the largest sources of fake news in our lives - the thoughts in our head. Learn how to identify the lies you tell yourself everyday that keep you from being your best as a supervisor and a human.The beginning of the new academic year is a great time to invest in you and your team. If you and your team are still exhausted from last year, you're not going to be at your best for your students. Or if you have new folks who haven't acclimated to your institution, you need to get them on board ASAP. Either way, let us help. We still have availability this semester for GROUP WORKSHOPS. We can cover Strengths basics to help you and your team better understand their own talents and how to work together more effectively. Or we can help you and your team with their supervisor skills and stress management. Alicia and I both have Adaptability, so we're here to help you meet your team's needs no matter how many folks you supervise. Our workshops are interactive and can get your team motivated and engaged for the fall. Just mail Anne at anne@strengthsuniversity.org or set up a meeting with her HERE and we'll get your team set up for a successful fall semester! Want more information about Strengths University? Check out our website at https://www.strengthsuniversity.org/

In previous episodes, we've mentioned the Supervisor Strengths Institute. It's our signature program that combines many of the things we cover in this podcast. Our fall Institute starts this month, so in this episode we talk about what that experience is actually like, including the time commitment and the curriculum. If you've ever wondered if the Institute is right for you, listen to this episode. The beginning of the new academic year is a great time to invest in you and your team. If you and your team are still exhausted from last year, you're not going to be at your best for your students. Or if you have new folks who haven't acclimated to your institution, you need to get them on board ASAP. Either way, let us help. We still have availability now through September for GROUP WORKSHOPS. We can cover Strengths basics to help you and your team better understand their own talents and how to work together more effectively. Or we can help you and your team with their supervisor skills and stress management. Alicia and I both have Adaptability, so we're here to help you meet your team's needs no matter how many folks you supervise. Our workshops are interactive and can get your team motivated and engaged for the fall. Just mail Anne at anne@strengthsuniversity.org or set up a meeting with her HERE and we'll get your team set up for a successful fall semester! Want more information about Strengths University? Check out our website at https://www.strengthsuniversity.org/

In the last episode, we talked about why waiting until you have more time just makes your stress worse. In the second part of this August 911 series, we go through three quick exercises you can do in the office to reset your nervous system and get out of fight or flight. This won't make the work disappear, but it will allow you to better navigate those challenges. The beginning of the new academic year is a great time to invest in you and your team. If you and your team are still exhausted from last year, you're not going to be at your best for your students. Or if you have new folks who haven't acclimated to your institution, you need to get them on board ASAP. Either way, let us help. We still have availability now through September for GROUP WORKSHOPS. We can cover Strengths basics to help you and your team better understand their own talents and how to work together more effectively. Or we can help you and your team with their supervisor skills and stress management. Alicia and I both have Adaptability, so we're here to help you meet your team's needs no matter how many folks you supervise. Our workshops are interactive and can get your team motivated and engaged for the fall. Just mail Anne at anne@strengthsuniversity.org or set up a meeting with her HERE and we'll get your team set up for a successful fall semester! Want more information about Strengths University? Check out our website at https://www.strengthsuniversity.org/

Whelp, it's August. Prepping for the new academic year is typically associated with busyness and exhaustion, especially for supervisors. Yes, you need to get all the things ready for your students, but when the stress gets too high it triggers your sympathetic nervous system - aka fight or flight. When that happens, your ability to think critically, respond appropriately, and bring your best go out the window. In this episode, we talk about how important it is to manage your stress NOW and a tool to do that, so you can give your students the best experience possible. The beginning of the new academic year is a great time to invest in you and your team. If you and your team are still exhausted from last year, you're not going to be at your best for your students. Or if you have new folks who haven't acclimated to your institution, you need to get them on board ASAP. Either way, let us help. We still have availability now through September for GROUP WORKSHOPS. We can cover Strengths basics to help you and your team better understand their own talents and how to work together more effectively. Or we can help you and your team with their supervisor skills and stress management. Alicia and I both have Adaptability, so we're here to help you meet your team's needs no matter how many folks you supervise. Our workshops are interactive and can get your team motivated and engaged for the fall. Just mail Anne at anne@strengthsuniversity.org or set up a meeting with her HERE and we'll get your team set up for a successful fall semester! Want more information about Strengths University? Check out our website at https://www.strengthsuniversity.org/

It's almost August again. How does that make you feel? Stressed? Overwhelmed? Anxious? If you work in Higher Ed, those responses are pretty typical. But what if things didn't have to be so chaotic? In this episode, we talk about how you can start organizing and planning what REALLY needs to be done now to have a calmer, more productive, and less stressful August. The beginning of the new academic year is a great time to invest in you and your team. If you and your team are still exhausted from last year, you're not going to be at your best for your students. Or if you have new folks who haven't acclimated to your institution, you need to get them on board ASAP. Either way, let us help. We still have availability now through September for GROUP WORKSHOPS. We can cover Strengths basics to help you and your team better understand their own talents and how to work together more effectively. Or we can help you and your team with their supervisor skills and stress management. Alicia and I both have Adaptability, so we're here to help you meet your team's needs no matter how many folks you supervise. Our workshops are interactive and can get your team motivated and engaged for the fall. Just mail Anne at anne@strengthsuniversity.org or set up a meeting with her HERE and we'll get your team set up for a successful fall semester! Want more information about Strengths University? Check out our website at https://www.strengthsuniversity.org/

Performance management involves setting expectations and holding your team members accountable. Unfortunately, this process has gotten a bad wrap. Most folks only focus on the negative aspects of accountability, so they get flustered and avoid it. In this episode, we reframe the concept of holding your team accountable. When you change how you approach this part of your job, you not only make it less stressful on yourself, but you also improve your team's engagement and productivity. Feeling stressed? Invest in your wellbeing with our new online course, Empowered Self Care: Building Better Habits. https://strengthsu.kartra.com/page/empoweredselfcareHave questions about the podcast or how we can support you as a supervisor? Email Anne at anne@strengthsuniversity.org or set up a meeting with her HERE. Want more information about Strengths University? Check out our website at https://www.strengthsuniversity.org/

Managing your stress is crucial to your health and wellbeing. But when self-care just becomes another thing to do, it can just add to your stress. In this episode, I share my own struggles with stress management, including the one thing that has empowered me the most in my journey to less stress and better self-care. Feeling stressed? Invest in your wellbeing with our new online course, Empowered Self Care: Building Better Habits. https://strengthsu.kartra.com/page/empoweredselfcareHave questions about the podcast or how we can support you as a supervisor? Email Anne at anne@strengthsuniversity.org or set up a meeting with her HERE. Want more information about Strengths University? Check out our website at https://www.strengthsuniversity.org/

We have so much on our plates that we all too often just jump from task to task. But when we're unclear about what we want the end to look like, we set ourselves up for frustration and lots of wasted energy. When you start with the end in mind, you can more easily make sure you're staying on track and achieving the goals or objectives you want. In this episode, we explore why stopping to think about where you really want to end up is so important. Enrollment is open for the summer Supervisor Strengths Institute! You can get more information and register here https://www.strengthsuniversity.org/supervisorstrengthsinstituteFeeling stressed? Invest in your wellbeing with our new online course, Empowered Self Care: Building Better Habits. https://strengthsu.kartra.com/page/empoweredselfcareHave questions about the podcast or how we can support you as a supervisor? Email Anne at anne@strengthsuniversity.org or set up a meeting with her HERE. Want more information about Strengths University? Check out our website at https://www.strengthsuniversity.org/

In this episode, we continue our conversation with Alicia Wojciuch. This time Alicia shares her thoughts on setting boundaries, being intentional where you're spending your energy, and complementary partnerships. By making changes in those areas, you can start to change the culture at your institution and in Higher Education. Enrollment is open for the summer Supervisor Strengths Institute! You can get more information and register here https://www.strengthsuniversity.org/supervisorstrengthsinstituteFeeling stressed? Invest in your wellbeing with our new online course, Empowered Self Care: Building Better Habits. https://strengthsu.kartra.com/page/empoweredselfcareHave questions about the podcast or how we can support you as a supervisor? Email Anne at anne@strengthsuniversity.org or set up a meeting with her HERE. Want more information about Strengths University? Check out our website at https://www.strengthsuniversity.org/

In 2017, Alicia and I founded Strengths University to help supervisors feel more confident, empowered, and less stressed. Alicia joins me on today's episode to talk about what we wish we would have known about supervising before we started Strengths University and really researching how to be an effective supervisor. Enrollment is open for the summer Supervisor Strengths Institute! You can get more information and register here https://www.strengthsuniversity.org/supervisorstrengthsinstituteFeeling stressed? Invest in your wellbeing with our new online course, Empowered Self Care: Building Better Habits. https://strengthsu.kartra.com/page/empoweredselfcareHave questions about the podcast or how we can support you as a supervisor? Email Anne at anne@strengthsuniversity.org or set up a meeting with her HERE. Want more information about Strengths University? Check out our website at https://www.strengthsuniversity.org/

If you're listening to this podcast, you're probably busy...like, too busy. You go, go, go all day long. And when you're done, you feel like you've done oh so much. But what if you're not? What if all that busyness isn't really helping you move towards your goals? Far too many of us waste our most valuable resource - energy - every day. In this episode, you'll learn three ways you're probably wasting your energy and how you can stop those leaks and be more productive and less stressed. Enrollment is open for the summer Supervisor Strengths Institute! You can get more information and register here https://www.strengthsuniversity.org/supervisorstrengthsinstituteFeeling stressed? Invest in your wellbeing with our new online course, Empowered Self Care: Building Better Habits. https://strengthsu.kartra.com/page/empoweredselfcareHave questions about the podcast or how we can support you as a supervisor? Email Anne at anne@strengthsuniversity.org or set up a meeting with her HERE. Want more information about Strengths University? Check out our website at https://www.strengthsuniversity.org/

We use Maslow's Hierarchy to inform how we support students. But those needs are just as important for us. In today's episode, we talk about why making sure your needs are being met is crucial to bringing the best for your students. We'll review the theory, and how to assess what need gaps you might have. And even more importantly, we'll tell you how to start bridging these gaps. Enrollment is open for the summer Supervisor Strengths Institute! You can get more information and register here https://www.strengthsuniversity.org/supervisorstrengthsinstituteFeeling stressed? Invest in your wellbeing with our new online course, Empowered Self Care: Building Better Habits. https://strengthsu.kartra.com/page/empoweredselfcareHave questions about the podcast or how we can support you as a supervisor? Email Anne at anne@strengthsuniversity.org or set up a meeting with her HERE. Want more information about Strengths University? Check out our website at https://www.strengthsuniversity.org/

Too many of you have too much to do. Combine that with a culture that emphasizes overworking and pushing through, and you're probably not using your PTO or sick time when you should. The problem is, when you're ignoring what you need physically and mentally, you're not going to be your best. In today's episode, we'll discuss the three times you should stay home from work. Even more importantly, you'll learn why staying home gets you better long term results. Enrollment is open for the summer Supervisor Strengths Institute! You can get more information and register here https://www.strengthsuniversity.org/supervisorstrengthsinstituteFeeling stressed? Invest in your wellbeing with our new online course, Empowered Self Care: Building Better Habits. https://strengthsu.kartra.com/page/empoweredselfcareHave questions about the podcast or how we can support you as a supervisor? Email Anne at anne@strengthsuniversity.org or set up a meeting with her HERE. Want more information about Strengths University? Check out our website at https://www.strengthsuniversity.org/

We create stories to interpret the world around us. But those stories aren't benign, they impact how we see the world and what we do. In this episode, we discuss how your stories can have a positive or negative impact on the outcome of any situation. You'll learn how to start assessing your own stories, so you can change any that aren't serving you. Have questions about the podcast or how we can support you as a supervisor? Email Anne at anne@strengthsuniversity.org or set up a meeting with her HERE. Want more information about Strengths University? Check out our website at https://www.strengthsuniversity.org/

We've come to a generational shift as we welcome young professionals into our fold. The newest members of our teams are often Gen Zers. As with all new generations, this comes with its share of struggles. As we think about how to lead and mentor these individuals so they can become good stewards of the profession, a number of supervisors are struggling to motivate this new crop of professionals. In this episode, we discuss how we arrived at the work culture we have now, the benefits of that culture, and whether or not we SHOULD be motivating new professionals to accept the status quo. Have questions about the podcast or how we can support you as a supervisor? Email Anne at anne@strengthsuniversity.org or set up a meeting with her HERE. Want more information about Strengths University? Check out our website at https://www.strengthsuniversity.org/

Valentine's Day is typically when you show love to the people that are most important to you. Now that you've done that, it's time to show yourself that same love. Some people might think this is selfish, but when you aren't getting what YOU need, you can't be your best for anyone else. Discover why taking care of yourself benefits everyone and five ways you can start doing so now. Have questions about the podcast or how we can support you as a supervisor? Email Anne at anne@strengthsuniversity.org or set up a meeting with her HERE. Want more information about Strengths University? Check out our website at https://www.strengthsuniversity.org/