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Dear Faculty Relations: In a recent meeting, one of my colleagues spoke harshly and rubbed some people the wrong way. I should have said something, but I was surprised and tongue-tied. What can I do now that the moment has passed? —Tongue-Tied and Tripped Up

Dear Faculty Relations: I try to show my appreciation for my colleagues, both faculty and staff. But I’ve noticed that while some of my colleagues seem to love a warm thank you, others can’t seem to care less. Am I doing something wrong? —Hesitant in Hellems

Dear Faculty Relations: Several colleagues have suggested that I could improve my approach to giving feedback. I appreciate their candor, and I’d like to do better. What can you suggest? — Fumbling with Feedback

Dear Faculty Relations: Our unit bylaws are a bit of mess, to put it politely. Any suggestions for rewriting, revising, and—perhaps most importantly—getting everyone on board? —Worried Chair

Dear Faculty Relations: Last month, I was approached by multiple colleagues with requests for leave. I confess, I'm confused. What is the difference between FMLA and FAMLI? And where do I go to get this right? –Stressed Supervisor

Dear Faculty Relations: I have a pretty good handle on yearly evaluations of staff, but I confess I’m a bit confused about how to talk about performance issues as they come up. Any thoughts? —Confused Supervisor

Dear Faculty Relations: As a new leader in my unit, I want to cultivate psychological safety to encourage faculty to communicate more candidly, with me and with each other. What practices can I implement in my leadership? —Culture Cultivator

Dear Faculty Relations: I’ve worked hard to establish common sense expectations for my staff, but people aren't following them. What am I doing wrong? —Fumbling in the Foothills

Dear Faculty Relations: One of my colleagues studies and writes on a topic that’s the subject of political controversy. I’m worried that they might be trolled, doxxed, bullied, or harassed in other ways by individuals outside the CU community. What should my colleague do if this happens, and how does our campus support them and their research, creative work, and teaching? —Concerned about a Colleague

Dear Faculty Relations: I’m probably not supposed to say this out loud, but I want to become a dean. I also want to be good at my job. Any tried and tested advice about leadership as I hone my skills? —Up and Coming