The Importance of Community and Belonging
Have you ever thought about what true community and belonging looks like within your respective chapters? As members of Delta Zeta, we are guided by our six shared values which include community and belonging. There are plenty of practices that can help promote community and belonging within our chapters and having a sense of belonging…
The Power of Connection Versus Communication
Have you ever thought about the difference between communicating and connecting? If not, now is a great time to reflect on the difference between these two types of interactions as we enter the new year! Though they may seem similar, communication and connection are distinctly different, and each plays an important role in our relationships—both…
Setting Boundaries
Our shared definition of Generosity states that “Delta Zeta women willingly and freely share and provide help to others without expecting anything in return.” In theory, this sounds ideal. However, we are all human and cannot always be freely sharing our resources, time, assistance and encouragement without also being generous to ourselves. In order to take care…
Let’s Have Difficult Conversations!
Let’s face it, difficult conversations are . . . well difficult! These conversations can be uncomfortable, hurtful or deflating. Whether that is sharing bad news, confronting a loved one about a behavior that was hurtful or receiving constructive (or maybe just negative) feedback. Despite the possible discomfort, difficult conversations are necessary and, in fact, can…
The Power of Reflection
The power and benefits of intentional reflection are impactful! Sometimes it can be difficult to spend time reflecting on certain situations as we can become stuck in a repetitive, even negative thought process. This is because many people don’t know how to reflect in a way that is helpful for individual growth. When done correctly,…
Interviewing Best Practices for Officer Elections!
Written by: Lisa Allen, Director of Learning and Summer Salazar, Omicron Alpha, St. Mary’s University It is hard to believe the academic year just started, and we are already thinking about officer elections! With officer elections comes an exciting time for emerging and current leaders to think about the future of their chapter and their…