This post is part of a three-part series on starting a supervisory relationship in residence life. Following a chronological timeline, this series is broken up into three parts:The Beginning: Staff Performance Begins with YouThe Middle: A ResLife Supervisor's Guide: Managing Performance Through InquiryThe End (coming soon) In the previous segment, we explored how setting a... Continue Reading →
A ResLife Supervisor’s Guide: Staff Performance Begins with You
This post is part of a three-part series on starting a supervisory relationship in residence life. Following a chronological timeline, this series is broken up into three parts:The Beginning: Staff Performance Begins with YouThe Middle (coming soon)The End (coming soon) They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder. So when you hear “performance... Continue Reading →
5 Key Behaviors To Go From ResLife Supervisor to Leader: Respect Their Expertise
This is a five part series based on best practices for supervisors. Each of these principles on their own can achieve great leadership, but all five will ensure it.1. Personalize Your Supervisory Style2. Communication is Key3. Know Who Works For You4. Acknowledge Their Work5. Respect Their Expertise The truth is that the higher you are... Continue Reading →
5 Key Behaviors To Go From ResLife Supervisor to Leader: Acknowledge Their Work
This is a five part series based on best practices for supervisors. Each of these principles on their own can achieve great leadership, but all five will ensure it.1. Personalize Your Supervisory Style2. Communication is Key3. Know Who Works For You4. Acknowledge Their Work5. Respect Their Expertise One of the least utilized tools in employee... Continue Reading →
To All The ResLife Jobs I Have Loved Before
For most of us, this year has been a roller coaster of emotions, events, and big life decisions. On my social media many of my long time friends and colleagues are celebrating leaving the field or finding new roles at different institutions. What I like about the posts is that all of them are reporting... Continue Reading →
5 Key Behaviors To Go From ResLife Supervisor to Leader: Know Who Works For You
This is a five part series based on best practices for supervisors. Each of these principles on their own can achieve great leadership, but all five will ensure it.1. Personalize Your Supervisory Style2. Communication is Key3. Know Who Works For You4. Acknowledge Their Work5. Respect Their Expertise Know Who Works For You It is extremely... Continue Reading →
5 Key Behaviors To Go From ResLife Supervisor to Leader: Communication is Key
This is a five part series based on best practices for supervisors. Each of these principles on their own can achieve great leadership, but all five will ensure it.1. Personalize Your Supervisory Style2. Communication is Key3. Know Who Works For You4. Acknowledge Their Work5. Respect Their Expertise Communication is Key We all know that communication... Continue Reading →
5 Key Behaviors To Go From ResLife Supervisor to Leader: Personalize Your Supervisory Style
This is a five part series based on best practices for supervisors. Each of these principles on their own can achieve great leadership, but all five will ensure it.We have all had that one boss that we’ve loved. The one that seemed to truly care about you, the person, as much as they cared about... Continue Reading →
Don’t Just Recruit New Res Ed Staff, Re-Recruit Current Staff Members
We’ve heard the attributions of another year covered in the cloak of COVID-19’s shadow–arresting the development of our residents, limiting academic engagement and success, and continuing to exhaust the efforts of our residential life staff members. Though there have been many types of efforts at recognizing these vital staff within a university, I offer an... Continue Reading →