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. **
it's good to have friends (with podcasts)
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Y'know Reader, one of the blessings of doing what I do here at RedCapeRevolution.com is the opportunity to meet so many amazing people from all around the world. Yes, it's good to have friends. Recently, I had a chance to have fun, in-depth chats with a couple of my talented friends on their popular podcasts. First, there's my pal Tina Marie St. Cyr, who fires up the Ignite Your Leadership podcast. We chatted about bringing more courage to our conversations--especially when things aren't working for you at work (a topic of my book, "Red Cape Rescue: Save Your Career Without Leaving Your Job.") Tina Marie knows a thing or two about courage. In addition to owning Houston-based Bonfire Coaching, she's also a stand-up comic--catch her at the Broadway Comedy Club on April 26 in NYC! Listen to the episode here. Next, I turned the tables on my Boston bud Tony Martignetti and interviewed him on his popular Virtual Campfire podcast. Tony's recent book, "Campfire Lessons for Leaders: How Uncovering Our Past Can Propel Us Forward," is filled with lessons from some of the world's most inspirational leaders--all who've been on Tony's show. My favorite lesson from that chat? Curiosity plus compassion equals connection. Listen to the episode here. What are YOU listening to these days, Reader? Hit REPLY and tell me about your favorite podcasts --I love new listens and it's always great when I hear from you. Hope you enjoy these conversations! Share 'em with YOUR wonderful friends, too, and in the meantime, keep soaring! Always, Darcy P.S. Thanks for all the powerful stories and excellent questions you sent inspired by my LinkedIn Live video on What is Emotional Labor? If you missed it, there's a snippet here that shares more. --D |
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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