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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Recently, Reader, you might have seen my article in the Harvard Business Review offering strategies for when your colleagues have an outdated perception of you. (Read it here if you missed it--may require a free sign-up). Misperceptions about what you can do can cause you to miss out on new projects and be stuck in things you've done forever, which can get boring fast. But what if others are just forgetting or overlooking how you can help? In today's wild world of "who's working from where when?" it's easier than ever to get overlooked and underutilized. And when you've got free time on your hands, it's a fast jump to start worrying that maybe the company doesn't need you anymore. Ouch. If that's you or someone you love, be sure to pay attention to the strategies I share here: Read "My Skills Are Not Being Utilized (And What to Do If That's You" So how 'bout you, Reader? Ever feel like you could/should/would do more? What'd you do then? Hit REPLY and tell me. I always love to hear from you, and work hard to respond to every reply. No matter what's happening for you in your world of work, never forget that you have immense value, and that you matter. Until next time, red capes on, friend—let's soar. Always, Darcy P.S. Don't miss my next Ask Me Anything on LinkedIn LIVE this coming Tuesday, April 30, at 1pm Eastern. Click here to get it on your calendar. --D
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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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