One important ingredient in leadership is networking and interacting with others. Through exposure to professional development, mentorship, shared experiences and feedback, we get to improve not just awareness of what’s going on around us, but also our own self-awareness. This month we highlight a few opportunities for connecting with others on their own leadership journeys.

University of Iowa Family Services has partnered with Hills Bank to offer financial well-being services to UI employees. Services include one-on-one coaching, webinars, and access to a library of online resources.

The new year is a time for setting goals and building habits, like improving health and fitness. But what about your strategic fitness? Defined by Rich Horwath in his Harvard Business Review article, The Most Strategic Leaders Excel in 4 Disciplines, strategic fitness is a leader’s ability to learn from and adapt to their environment in order to set direction and create competitive advantage. Read on to build your strategic fitness and flex your leadership muscles!

As a telemetry nurse, Wells and his unit are responsible for monitoring heart rhythms and oxygen levels using sensors that collect data and transmit it back to equipment that can read it. At UI Health Care, he's experienced strong leadership and teammates who care about each other.

The PHA is a short, confidential survey faculty and staff are asked to complete annually in an effort to encourage reflection on their personal and professional well-being. Insights from the PHA drive strategic decisions and ensure resources are allocated to meaningful programs and services.

LivWell Seniors has launched a new mobile app, LivWell Connects, to simplify caregiving and quickly connect families with critical resources and support directly from a smartphone.

It only takes a moment to reflect on your team’s accomplishments and contributions from the past year; however, taking the time to recognize and acknowledge individuals and teams can dramatically impact team culture. Explore the opportunities below to celebrate outstanding work on campus.

The goal of the Office Olympics is to keep the activities simple and accessible, ensuring everyone can participate without needing a gym membership or special equipment.

Faculty and staff who are eligible for paid vacation will be granted two additional paid leave days before the end of the year.

2023 Iowa graduate Matthew Wang sees a future at the State Hygienic Laboratory in Coralville as he grows in his career.