So you REALLY want to be a better people leader—or want to grow more effective people leaders across your organization—but it all feels so darn complicated these days, right? Hybrid workforces. Increased demands on pay and time off. Turnover turbulence. Economic headwinds. Fill in your company's crisis du jour here. 😱 I help leaders create fresh solutions to people problems, especially when it comes to retaining and motivating their best people. In a nutshell, I help you help people stay—and grow, and thrive. And when your people grow, you do, too. **Please know you're not alone. I see you, and I can help. One way to start is to sign up for my weekly Insider strategies and stories—ideas I only share with my private clients and with you directly in email. **
what to do before your annual review (yes, NOW)
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I don't want to scare you, dear Reader, but with September's arrival, the race to the end of the year is ON! Personally, I can't believe it. Some days my brain still thinks it's April, with plenty of time to fulfill my plans for the year. Okay, let's not panic. There's still plenty of time to do what we need to and become more of who we want to be. But here's one thing I've learned over the years as a coach. Taking five minutes to think today about how you want to be seen in 2-3 months may pay off for YEARS . . That's why I'm encouraging you to think about your annual review NOW. Even if you don't have yours until early next year. 🗓️ 'Cause NOW is when you have the opportunity to take back control over the outcomes. How? I've got you covered: Read my article, What to Do Before Your Annual Review (Even If It Seems Far, Far Away) How 'bout you, Reader? Who do you need to make sure will notice your contributions? Where do you need to reset expectations? Hit REPLY and tell me your story. I love hearing from every one of you. Right now's the perfect time to harvest the wins you've been cultivating all year and to make sure others see them, too. A review can be a great excuse to tell our story and reinforce the ways we're contributing in our world of work--and you're needed, now more than ever. Thanks for being here, and keep soaring! Always, Darcy P.S.--Maybe you're thinking "hmm, I'm lucky to get any feedback at all, much less an annual review." If that's you, it's time to ask for what you need. Read my article on how to ask for feedback at work --you'll find scripts to use, too. Don't let a poor process or inexperienced manager get in the way of your growth and success--you always have more control than you think. Let's go! --D
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Darcy Eikenberg, PCC
So you REALLY want to be a better people leader—or want to grow more effective people leaders across your organization—but it all feels so darn complicated these days, right? Hybrid workforces. Increased demands on pay and time off. Turnover turbulence. Economic headwinds. Fill in your company's crisis du jour here. 😱 I help leaders create fresh solutions to people problems, especially when it comes to retaining and motivating their best people. In a nutshell, I help you help people stay—and grow, and thrive. And when your people grow, you do, too. **Please know you're not alone. I see you, and I can help. One way to start is to sign up for my weekly Insider strategies and stories—ideas I only share with my private clients and with you directly in email. **
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