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's eclipsing for you?
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"But I don't see anything," my mom thumbed into the group text as I announced the eclipse had begun. "PUT YOUR GLASSES ON!" typed both my sister and I simultaneously. As I patiently watched the sun turn into Pac-Man-esque shapes during the moon's partial blockage, I started thinking about the word eclipse. Beyond its celestial meanings, to be eclipsed can mean losing power or significance. Which got me thinking about what we might need to eclipse in our day-to-day lives right now. I mean, we add things all the time to our lists and to-dos. But when do we decide what's coming off the list? What's ready to fade away now? What are we ready to drop? Not sure? Consider these:
What about you, Reader? What might YOU need to eclipse in your world, even if it causes temporary shade? Hit REPLY and tell me what's coming to mind for you, full moon or not. After all, sometimes we need a moment in total, dumpy darkness. It's the only way we can appreciate the light you bring to your corner of the world. See you soon! Always, Darcy
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Darcy Eikenberg, PCC
I help leaders how to help their people stay & grow in the new world of work
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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