Maintenance of morale is an essential component of personal and collective success for the individual faculty member and the academic leader. It is built on an individual’s engagement in satisfying work and a leader’s involvement with both people and processes. Relationships must be respectful and supportive, with regular communication and active engagement in decision-making and problem-solving. Personal and shared goals should be clear, with regular feedback on performance based on meaningful and achievable standards. There must be accessible processes to promptly acknowledge and address problems. Balance should be maintained between leadership directives and individual autonomy.