Communications

by Paige Edwards-Werhan Change in higher education is no longer episodic — it’s constant.  As the Chronicle of Higher Education recently noted, institutions are facing consistent change within society’s shifting dynamics. Whether you’re a department chair, academic advisor, athletics coordinator, or development officer, navigating […]

In every workplace—especially at Wake Forest, where we are motivated by pro humanitate and the pursuit of genuine human flourishing—trust is the currency that fuels high-performing teams and relationships. Trust isn’t simply granted by titles or tenure; it’s built purposefully, consistently, and with intention. Trust […]

The biggest psychological and emotional shift any of us make in our professional lives is the one from being an individual contributor who does great work, to a leader who must manage, direct, and lead others. And when that happens, many step into that new role and get absolutely […]

What do you think of when you read the following words: “Performance Management” For some, it may be something like,  Yeah, it’s that thing on Workday we have to do once a year, at the end of the year, where I put in my ratings […]

This month’s blog from the PDC is written by Dr. Melissa Clodfelter. After more than 20 years at WFU in a variety of roles including leading the PDC for several years and most recently as Assistant Vice President, Faculty & Staff Experience in Human Resources, […]

In January, there are usually commercials or ads all around us with the theme, “New year? New you.” For many of us after the holiday break, it may be a new year, but we feel we have to return to the same old job. What […]