{"id":32875,"date":"2020-02-07T13:52:35","date_gmt":"2020-02-07T18:52:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/intranet\/?page_id=32875"},"modified":"2026-02-23T15:46:31","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T20:46:31","slug":"monday-morning-manager","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/intranet\/monday-morning-manager\/","title":{"rendered":"CALS Monday Morning Manager Series"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n

Start Your Week with Monday Morning Manager!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Monday Morning Manager is a series of posts from the CALS Human Resources Office (CALS HR and Extension HR) that is sent each Monday to supervisors and managers in CALS. Each post is aimed at providing timely and helpful information and best practices for those in supervisory positions. Topics include engagement, wellness, communication, recruitment and retention strategies, professional development, and many more HR-related topics. Anyone can subscribe to this series, even if you’re not in a supervisory position!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2026 Monday Morning Manager Series<\/h2><\/a>
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February 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do Your Teams Feel Psychologically Safe?<\/a>
Why NC State Wellness Days Matter, Especially for Leaders<\/a>
Community Is No Longer a Trend, but an Imperative for Team Success<\/a>
How Will AI Change My Job? And Other Common AI Fears<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

January 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Traditional Feedback is a Recipe for Disaster<\/a>
Inspire and Celebrate Your Teams this Awards Season!<\/a>
Finding Your New Year Rhythm and What\u2019s in Store for 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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2025 Monday Morning Manager Series<\/h2><\/a>
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December 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Embracing “Letting Go” as We Close Out 2025<\/a>
Leading Our Teams Through the Technological Boom<\/a>
What\u2019s Really Causing Burnout and How to Recover<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

November 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Technology Can\u2019t Replace Human Imagination<\/a>
Your Professional Development Journey Tailored to YOU<\/a>
Why Leading with Kindness and Understanding is Non-Negotiable<\/a>
Your Annual Reminder for Navigating the Holiday Blues<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

October 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is Urgency Hindering Your Effectiveness as a Leader?<\/a>
Is Your Wellness Journey Becoming a Source of Stress?<\/a>
Leading with Trust in an Era of Constant Change<\/a>
What Unnecessary Things Are Slowing You Down?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

September 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Management Lessons from the Storm \u2013 Reflections One Year After Helene<\/a>
5 GenAI Prompts That Will Change How You Lead<\/a>
As We Approach Wellness Day, Don\u2019t Forget This Powerful Leadership Practice<\/a>
Why Leading With Vulnerability Is Key in Today\u2019s Workforce<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

August 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This Simple Trait Can Transform Your Leadership and Life<\/a>
How to Navigate and Leverage the \u201cDisruptions\u201d Defining Today\u2019s Workscape<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2025 MMM Summer Series: Planting the Seeds of the Future<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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Cultivating Meaning in Our Daily Routine<\/a>
How One Word Can Lead to a More Sustainable Future<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

July 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Harvesting the Power of Data is Essential for Today\u2019s Leaders<\/a>
The Future Starts with the Present: Cultivating a Bountiful Tomorrow, Today<\/a>
Navigating the Great Detachment as Employee Engagement Erodes<\/a>
Adapting to New Climates<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

June 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enjoy Your Growth Journey this Summer with NC State Benefits and Perks!<\/a>
Weeding Out Inefficiencies For New Growth<\/a>
Now is the Time to Plant Your GenAI Seeds<\/a>
Unearth Your Team\u2019s Strengths for a Vibrant Future<\/a>
Finding Joy in the Mundane Can Cultivate a More Fulfilling Future<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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May 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Team Synergy Off? Re-Evaluate What It Means to Be a Team<\/a>
Manager Engagement Is Falling \u2013 Here\u2019s How We Can Re-Engage<\/a>
Seven Types of Rest and How to Achieve Them<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

April 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plan Now for NC State Employee Appreciation Week!<\/a>
Find Purpose and Strengthen Your Community Through Volunteering<\/a>
Strengthening Our Teams Through Connection<\/a>
Being a Strong Leader Requires Us To Stop Doing These Things<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

March 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Power of Pivoting<\/a>
The Weight We Carry: Acknowledging Burnout in Higher Education<\/a>
Prepare for the Future by Building High-Performing Teams<\/a>
Using Disagreement to Your Advantage<\/a>
Good Leaders Meet the Needs of Their Followers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

February 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Honest Feedback is a Must-Have in Your Managerial Toolbox<\/a>
SHRA\/COSS Performance Management<\/a>
How \u201cDoing Nothing\u201d Can Make Us Better Leaders<\/a>
Riding the Waves of Uncertainty<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

January 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leading With Compassion May Be Your Key to Success in 2025<\/a>
Awards Season is Here!<\/a>
Easing Into the New Year<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2024 Monday Morning Manager Series<\/h2><\/a>
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December 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A \u201cMindless\u201d Approach to End the Year<\/a>
From the Great Resignation to the Great Discontent: Communication Strategies to Boost Retention in 2025<\/a>
From the Final Four to\u2026Pickle Dr. Pepper? Your 2024 Review and Reminders<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

November 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Importance of Soft Skills in Today\u2019s Technical Landscape<\/a>
Resilience \u2013 The Key to Combatting Burnout This Season<\/a>
Your Annual Reminder for Navigating the Holiday Blues<\/a>
Upskilling for a Tech-Driven Future<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

October 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Managing in the Age of Misinformation<\/a>
Finding Strength in Gratitude<\/a>
Asking for Help During Difficult Times<\/a>
Managing in the Aftermath of Disaster and Crisis<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2024 MMM Fall Wellness Reboot<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

September 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trying to Achieve Work-Life Balance Could Be Hindering Your Wellness Journey<\/a>
A Realistic and Sustainable Guide to Physical Wellness<\/a>
Overcoming Perfectionism in Your Wellness Journey<\/a>
A Thriving Team Starts With Your Own Well-being<\/a>
The Unexpected Power of Kindness in the Workplace<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2024 MMM Summer Series: Road Tripping With CALS<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

August 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taking the Scenic Shortcut: How Effective One-on-Ones Can Save You Valuable Time<\/a>
Running on Empty? Micro-Strategies to Refuel Your Mind<\/a>
Road Trip Reflections: What It Means To Be a Part of NC State and CALS<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

July 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CALS Employee Portal: Your One-Stop Shop for Success<\/a>
Navigating Uncharted Territory: How to Lead Your Team Through Uncertainty and Change<\/a>
Generative AI: Your Road Trip Co-Pilot for Enhanced Productivity<\/a>
Road Trip to the Future: Professional Development and Upskilling for the Future of Work<\/a>
Engine Running Hot? Check Out These Strategies for Cooling Down and Managing Stress<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

June 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rev Up Your Summer Reading: Refuel and Refocus with NC State Library Resources<\/a>
Take a Break while Exploring NC\u2019s Agricultural Landscape<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cultivating Positive Habits (Part 2): Empowering Your Team<\/a>
Cultivating Positive Habits (Part 1): Enhance Your Leadership Experience<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

May 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Important SHRA\/COSS and EHRA\/EPS Performance Plan Deadlines<\/a>
SHRA\/COSS Performance Evaluations<\/a>
Spring Cleaning for Your Managerial Workspace<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

April 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Employee Appreciation Week Is Approaching \u2013 How To Show Your Team You Care!<\/a>
Recognizing National Volunteer Week<\/a>
Strategies for Engaging a Multigenerational Workforce<\/a>
Improve Belonging and Wellbeing Using FISH!<\/a>
Questions Every Manager Should Ask Their Employees<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

March 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Employee Experience is More Important than Ever<\/a>
Stress and Overthinking: Breaking the Cycle<\/a>
Feeling Stuck at Work? These Things Can Help<\/a>
Are You a Good Listener?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

February 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SHRA\/COSS Performance Management<\/a>
Approaching Workplace Wellness in 2024<\/a>
It\u2019s Time to Be Strategic About Employee Recognition<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

January 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Microhabits: Achieve Big by Starting Small<\/a>
Managing Change When Times Are Uncertain<\/a>
Mental Wellness Check-In and MMM Feedback for the New Year<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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2023 Monday Morning Manager Series<\/h2><\/a>
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New Year\u2019s Resolutions for Managers<\/a>
The Importance of Appreciation and Belonging this Season<\/a>
2023 Overview and End of Year Reminders<\/a>
Cultivating Purpose and Community Through Volunteering<\/a>
Looking to Grow? You\u2019re in the Right Place!<\/a>
Staying Physically Healthy This Holiday Season<\/a>
Managing Email Overload!<\/a>
Onboarding is More Important Than Ever<\/a>
Coaching Our Employees<\/a>
A Reminder to Show Our Employees Appreciation and Recognition<\/a>
Wellness Series: A Deeper Dive Into Mental Health<\/a>
Wellness Series: A Holistic Approach to Wolfpack Wellness<\/a>
Wellness Series: Recognizing Wellness Day and Supporting Our Students<\/a>
Wellness Series: Suicide Awareness and Prevention<\/a>
Job Flexibility is More Than Just Remote Work<\/a>
Engaging, Developing and Communicating with Our Teams<\/a>
Mental Health Reboot<\/a>
It\u2019s Time To Assess Our Team\u2019s Culture<\/a>
Summer Road Trip Through NC? CALS is Nearby!<\/a>
Keeping Your Employees, and Yourself, Motivated<\/a>
Employees Are More Engaged \u2014 and More Stressed<\/a>
The Importance of Psychological Safety in the Workplace<\/a>
Strategies for Managing Leave and Time<\/a>
Implementing the CALS Strategic Plan Across the College and Within Your Teams<\/a>
Crucial Conversations in the Workplace<\/a>
Why Taking a Vacation Could Save Your Life and How to Make the Most of It!<\/a>
When Managing People Becomes Challenging<\/a>
Taking Charge of Our Mental and Physical Health<\/a>
Embracing Employee Turnover<\/a>
Celebrating Employee Appreciation Week<\/a>
Training and Professional Development Resources at NC State<\/a>
Mental Health Resources for All<\/a>
Creating and Maintaining a Positive Work Environment<\/a>
Performance Management SHRA\/COSS<\/a>
Feedback, How to Give It AND How to Receive It<\/a>
Get Back Your Time By Empowering Your Teams<\/a>
Understanding the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990<\/a>
Understanding Family Medical Leave<\/a>
Fostering Better Workplace Communication<\/a>
Wellbeing and Time Management<\/a>
Recruiting, Retaining, and Investing in the Best People<\/a>
Fighting the Winter Blues and Motivating Your Teams in the New Year<\/a>
Welcome Back Managers! What\u2019s in Store for 2023 and Invitation for Suggestions<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Questions, Comments, or Feedback?<\/h2>

Meredith Towery,<\/strong>\u00a0Communications, CALS Administration
mltowery@ncsu.edu

Rebecca Zuvich,<\/strong>\u00a0Assistant Dean for HR
rbzuvich@ncsu.edu<\/p>\n

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