Manager Newsletter Archive
This archive houses past editions of the Manager Newsletter, a resource designed to support supervisors and leaders across campus. Each issue highlights practical leadership insights, emerging workplace topics, and tools that help managers lead their teams effectively.
The newsletter focuses on areas that are central to successful supervision at the university, including employee relations, communication, team development, performance management, and fostering a positive workplace culture. Newsletters are written and resources are shared with the goal of providing practical guidance that managers can apply in their day-to-day leadership responsibilities.
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2026
Personal Leadership Philosophy
A personal leadership philosophy acts as a compass that guides how leaders show up, make decisions, and support others. Grounded in core values, it helps managers lead with clarity and consistency rather than reacting to pressures or circumstances. When leaders understand what they stand for, they can respond thoughtfully, prioritize with purpose, and model authentic leadership for their teams.
Effort vs. Impact
Managers often praise effort, but effort alone doesn’t always lead to meaningful outcomes. In busy campus environments, teams can mistake busyness for value, scattering their energy across too many priorities. Effective managers shift the focus from how much work is being done to the impact that work creates. By guiding teams toward meaningful outcomes, celebrating progress, and concentrating effort where it matters most, leaders help create a culture where contribution is measured by impact - not intensity.
Reviews That Move People Forward
Performance reviews are more than paperwork - they’re critical leadership moments to align expectations, address gaps, and reinforce accountability. When ratings don’t match real performance conversations, credibility suffers. Thoughtful preparation helps managers ground feedback in evidence, navigate difficult discussions, and use reviews to strengthen trust, clarify expectations, and support employee growth.
Culture Carriers
Team culture is shaped less by policies and more by everyday interactions. Often, a few individuals quietly set the tone - welcoming others, supporting colleagues, and bringing positive energy to their work. These “culture carriers” help transform teams from transactional workplaces into communities where people feel connected and motivated. Managers play a key role in recognizing and supporting their influence.
2025
- January | Purpose
- February | Performance Reviews
- March | Appreciation
- April | Daily Habits
- May | Transitions
- June | Coaching
- July | Time Management
- August | Traditions and Rituals
- September | Encouragement
- October | Monster Meetings
- November | Resilience
- December | Aspirations
2023