University of Wisconsin–Madison

Month: December 2025

Your purpose isn’t something to find, it’s something you form

From author Ross White: In my work as a clinical psychologist, I have supported numerous people who described feeling listless, apathetic, and lost in life. These clients often say they lack a guiding light to direct their efforts. ‘I’m searching for my North Star,’ one recently said. ‘Finding purpose in life’ is a commonly cited …

The Chemistry of Gratitude

We covered gratitude in December’s CoP session. Here’s a breakdown of how gratitude affects our brains and attitudes. Introducing Your Brain’s Feel-Good Symphony Gratitude doesn’t just change your mood — it changes your molecular makeup. When you practice gratitude, your brain activates a cascade of neurotransmitters and hormones that influence everything from your motivation and focus …

In Gratitude

This month’s servant leadership meeting was all about gratitude. Attendees shared their thoughts and experiences about resilience, courage, and connection as they relate to gratitude in our lives. Find the meeting notes and summary in our archive. Many great resources were shared during our session, including a quote from Dave: We will share more about …

How to Implement Servant Leadership Core Values in Your Daily Life

Servant leadership prioritizes the needs of others, fostering trust, empathy, and shared success over authority. This approach transforms leadership into a commitment to helping and empowering others.  In this article, we will give a brief overview of what servant leadership is and then dive into how to proactively implement servant leadership values in your life …