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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I'm still laughing at this story a friend told me, Reader. Here goes . . . As he approached a big birthday, he decided to do a little vision boarding. 🎂 If you don't know what that is, it's when you gather pictures that help you visualize who you want to be, what you want to do, what you want to have, etc. Some people assume it's kind of woo, but there's solid research that visual reminders help us take consistent action toward our goals. But this story isn't about vision boards. 👁️ Like many of us, my friend no longer gets magazines in the postal mail. But he wanted to clip vision pics so needed some. So while he was at the dentist, he asked the receptionist whether they had magazines they no longer needed. "Hmm," she said, scanning my friend with a confused look on her face. "I think there are some old people magazines in the back." She left to check. My friend started fuming inside. Old-people magazines? WTF?! Like AARP or Reader's Digest? Maybe Modern Maturity?? I'll show you who's mature!! You may be Gen Z but I'm GEN ME!!!!" (My friend is a funny storyteller. I'm sure he didn't really think all of that in the moment but it makes a good tale after the fact.) The young woman returned with a handful of glossies, all with a celebrity headshot on the cover. "Here they are," she smiled as she held them out. "Our old People magazines." [mic drop 🎤] My friend thanked her, scheduled his next cleaning, and sheepishly snuck away. What we hear isn't always what was said. And what was said isn't always what was meant. That's why I teach how to Imagine Positive Intent. It's the best way I know to reduce conflict and put a pinprick in the spiraling balloon of your frustration. This blog post includes an audio sample of the chapter on how to imagine positive intent. Listen in here (under 7 min). How about you, Reader? Ever heard something that you later found wasn't what was said? Or said something that someone else interpreted differently? (I know I have.) Hit REPLY and tell me your story. I always love hearing from you! Misunderstandings are a part of life, but seeing them through a lens of positive intent can change everything. Here's to staying positive and soaring through your work and life!
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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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