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Planners’ Picks News
Our Planners’ Picks newsletter comes out every Tuesday with podcasts, articles, book recommendations, and an image of the week for you to enjoy!
Sit With Us!
Visit our Past Events page for a taste of the programs and sessions we’ve offered. Most have links to resources and further reading.
Inspirational Speakers
Rachel Druckenmiller presented on being “unmuted” at our 10-year Anniversary event on August 4, 2025. What’s next?
“A leader is anyone, regardless of title or position, who holds themselves accountable for finding potential in people and ideas, and who has the courage to develop that potential.”
Resources for Supervisors and Aspiring Leaders
Campus Supervisors Network is a UW-Madison Community of Practice, formed out of the desire for more communication and connection among supervisors and aspiring leaders. By communicating with your peers, everyone has the chance to learn and improve their methods of leadership.
Our planning committee strives to support managers and supervisors in a welcoming and safe environment where ideas can be shared and connections can be made.
CSN sessions help you to be better in your role as a leader
Our CSN events are geared toward supervisors interested in collaborating with others and sharing information from their work areas, so everyone can learn from positive experiences and avoid future issues. Our events planning is driven by feedback from past participants and trends on campus. Your voice is crucial to our success; please let us know what you are looking for! See our past events for examples of the topics and books we have covered.
Were you there?
Campus Supervisors Network celebrated Ten Years of Leadership Learning in the summer of 2025 at DeLuca Forum in the Wisconsin Institutes of Discovery.
Our special event featured a livestreamed visit with keynote speaker and songwriter Rachel Druckenmiller!
She shared her story and inspired attendees to speak up for themselves, and that being invited to do something is really them saying you’re qualified to do the thing, even if you’re doubting your credentials or readiness.
Attendees also responded to the question “What advice would you tell your younger self?” and themes arose: You belong, trust yourself more, don’t worry about what others think, keep balance, and more.
UNMUTE Yourself equips supervisors to break free from self-silencing and lead with greater courage, influence, and authenticity. Rachel Druckenmiller shares her powerful V.O.I.C.E. Method and practical strategies to help you show up, step up, and say YES!
For more inspiration, check out Rachel’s speaker reel:
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Planners’ Picks — January 27, 2026
We’re still experiencing the high of our most recent session on delivering and receiving feedback effectively; the conversations and stories during this event were amazing, and attendees are better prepared for their midpoint reviews…
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Planners’ Picks — January 20, 2026
We enjoyed a long weekend, and now we start a new semester at the university. We’ll reflect on the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by featuring his motivational quotes throughout…
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Planners’ Picks — January 13, 2026
School is back in session next week. We’re also tapping into midpoint reviews and navigating uncertainty. Let’s January! :: Image of the Week :: Self-Leadership Development Resources Roadshow Panel Discussion from LTD,…
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Planners’ Picks — January 6, 2026
It’s a new year, full of possibilities. We will set new goals and resolutions, and many of them will fail in the first quarter due to the struggles we encounter. How do…
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Planners’ Picks — December 30, 2025 – The Images Edition
And that’s a wrap on 2025! Once again, we are featuring a 20-image issue in our end-of-year Planners’ Picks. A special thank you goes out to the committee responsible for all the CSN events…
CSN’s Mission
Support supervisors and managers in a welcoming and safe environment to promote leadership and effective personnel management.
Member Testimonials 
“At our monthly Department Office Meeting, we go around the room and each talks about a CSN article from the archives. Our meeting has a lot of non-supervisors in it, but it helps them create dialogue about topics that they may not want to bring up (i.e., difficult people or any frustrating situation) without giving specifics. and it allows them to talk through how they would handle the situation, and builds their leadership skills too. I love the images, too. I have cut out 4 or 5 of them and posted them on my door. Thanks for all you do!” ~ Julie, regarding Planners’ Picks
“What a meaningful, connection-making, thoughtful gathering you and the planning committee created today! Always grateful to be in spaces with you.” ~ Tamie, regarding the 10th anniversary celebration event
“Thank you for a great session! Atomic Habits was absolutely one of my favorite sessions. And it is definitely the one that I think will have the most impact on my day-to-day life, both at work and at home.” ~K. A., regarding the Atomic Habits at Work Presentation
“I want to share how much I have enjoyed reading the book and also participating in the discussion. The entire experience made me feel supported and part of something much bigger.” ~ Laura, regarding our book clubs
“I always look forward to this newsletter, especially the weekly image, and this week I was able to cut and paste it directly into an agenda I was working on for a group retreat! Thanks for all the work you put into this!” ~Bonniejean, regarding Planners’ Picks
“I am grateful for CSN and all the fantastic people I have met through the book clubs and leadership meetings. Thanks so much for making this group a place to thrive, learn and network.” ~Wendy, regarding CSN in general
“I wanted to send a quick thank-you for coordinating these lists. While I don’t always get to read all of them, the content is really good – timely, from reliable sources, a good mix of practical and academic – and often serves as something I turn to when I need a quick afternoon pick-me-up or source of inspiration.” ~ Heather, regarding Planners’ Picks
“Thank you for putting this book club together, selecting such a wonderful book, and providing these resources. It was so great to hear from Heather in person; thanks for setting that up. To me, caring leadership is the only way to lead, and this book provides the perfect framework to put it all together and therefore is a great tool to share with others.” ~Joel, regarding our book clubs
Do you have a great story to tell us about your experience with CSN events or content? We want to hear it!
Personal Development Links
As a supervisor, you have access to our live events, as well as other resources including book recommendations, TED talks, and more. Check out some of our suggested resources below!