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. **
TA-DA! and the gold goes to [FIRST NAME GOES HERE]🥇
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Like millions all over the world, I'm thrilled to see the sparkling joy of everyone at the Paris Olympics. 🇫🇷 You watching, Reader? The world was ready for a dose of joy, honoring these champions' long years of hard work and resilience. Many competitors talked about how lonely it was at the Toyko Olympics--and how being able to strive and celebrate in front of real live humans has made all the difference. 🫶🏾 I don't think this feeling is restricted to Olympians, though. When things get hard at work, we often overlook all the good we’re doing and all of the success we’re actually having. And if we're working remotely, it's even harder to see what's good without others nearby to mirror back your success. We clearly see all the things that are undone or imperfect, right? What we fail to see are all the places we're clearing the hurdles of our personal steeplechase or hitting consistent 10s with our corporate bow and arrows. That's exactly the time when you need to find your TA-DAs. You’ve seen a TA-DA. It’s that move where we toss up our arms in a celebratory V, throw back our shoulders and pause, for a moment, basking in the energy of what we’ve just accomplished. TA-DAs are typically the sole province of Olympians, circus folk, and toddlers proudly waddling, arms up, toward their parents. But here's the interesting thing. You don't have to be perfect to give yourself a TA-DA. Fall off the beam? It happens. TA-DA--you tried. Swing your hammer into the net? At least you picked it up. It's time to find your TA-DAs. I write more about the art of the TA-DA in chapter 15 of "Red Cape Rescue: Save Your Career Without Leaving Your Job." The chapter's called Pursue Progress, which I think can be a motto to live by. To find your TA-DAs, ask yourself a few questions:
Now throw your hands up, sing out TA-DA, and take a bow. How 'bout you, Reader? Hit REPLY and tell me YOUR TA-DA. I always love to hear from you and celebrate the amazing human that you are. We don't have to wait four years (or when the project's done, or when the goal is reached) to celebrate. Progress is always worth a TA-DA. Be sure to give yourself one today--and every day as you do your work in the world. Red capes on, all--keep soaring!
P.S. If you missed taking our poll recently, please take a second and tell me what class topic would be useful to you as we plan offerings for the rest of the year:
Thanks for your answers! Remember, you can always hit REPLY and share other ideas with me. I'm glad you're here. --D |
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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