Before we shut down for a few weeks to enjoy the holidays, I decided to write you a little poem, Reader. Here goes: To my beloved readers, my clients, and friends, You’ve led with courage, you’ve stretched and tried, Your impact, it ripples, quite far and quite wide, So as the holidays bloom with twinkling lights, At Red Cape Revolution, with gratitude profound, 🎁🎁🎁 I'm grateful to you for being here. Best to you, your family, and all who are affected by your presence this holiday season. You matter, Reader, even more than you realize. We're honored to be here for you. See you in 2025. Always, Darcy But if this season has you feeling stuck, |
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. **
BBBLLLTHHHHWWWWEEEEEEEEEEE!!!! (That's the sound of me blowing my New Year's celebration horn for you, Reader.🎉) Yes, the clock's ticked down on 2024 and 2025 has elbowed her way in. But before we completely turn the corner, let's stop. 🛑 Let's take a look back. Wait--what? Yep, if you're a longtime reader of my work here at RedCapeRevolution.com, you know I'm not a big fan of wading through the past. I'm more interested in the choices we make NOW. The decisions we're making TODAY. The...
Every December, Reader, millions of professionals around the world agonize over one simple question: Should I give gifts to my coworkers? It's tricky to answer. But I'll try anyway. Here's my mental model for giving gifts at work. First of all, everybody appreciates appreciation. If you've had a great experience working with someone this year--or even if it's been a little bumpy but you've welcomed how they've shown up--consider some form of appreciation. I'm not a fan of giving food or drink...
Y'know, Reader, I've always said "readers are leaders and leaders are readers." And I try hard to live up to that saying by reading (or listening to) a LOT of books. As the holidays draw near, I like giving books, too. To me, a book isn't just about the content--it's a symbol that you're thinking about the person and who they are or what they might need. If you'd like some ideas for the folks on your list, here are a few books I read (or re-read) this year. Note: links are Amazon affiliate...