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. **
are you waiting for permission to grow?
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I'll often admit to asking for forgiveness instead of permission, Reader. Maybe you're the same way. So I'm always surprised when I talk to someone who's waiting for permission to do something they know is the right thing to do. I get it--doing what we know is right can feel risky in a world where not everyone agrees on "right." Our relationships—especially in a remote and/or time-strapped workplace— can feel easily crackable if we unintentionally injure or insult someone. 😳 So we tend to tread with care. That might be okay in some areas of your professional life. But when it comes to managing our own growth and professional development, we can't afford to wait for an invitation, permission, approval. You have control over that right now, right where you are, just as you are, with the resources you already have in hand. I share exactly how to do it here: Read "Stop Waiting for Permission to Grow. Create Your Professional Development Plan" So how about you, Reader? Are you waiting for permission to invest in your professional growth? If you are, what's holding you back? Hit REPLY and tell me about it. I read all your notes and write back 99% of the time. 👩🏽💻 May is a great time to reset and reboot your own growth, especially if you've been feeling stalled out, underutilized or bored. Don't underestimate what's possible for you when you grant yourself the permission you crave. Red capes on, friends--time to soar. 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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