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There are definitely some scary people at work, but maybe it's not who you think. Here are three to watch out for . . . and what to do if the scary person is you. From executive coach Darcy Eikenberg, ACC, author of "Bring Your Superpowers to Work: Your Guide to More Clarity, Confidence & Control."
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By Darcy Eikenberg, ACC
Founder, Red Cape Revolution
www.RedCapeRevolution.com
404.857.2738
For more career & success ideas, visit www.RedCapeRevolution.com
Who he is:On the surface, everyone thinks Frank
rocks. He's the hero, the savior, the one you call
when everything is falling apart. In fact, he's often the one to tell you that
it's falling apart in the first place.
Why he’s scary:Heroes are great, but when we hold out for
a hero, we fail to develop heroic skills in ourselves. Relying on Frank cheats others out of learning how to get things done, and
trains your organization to expect fires rather than building the skills to to prevent
them in the first place.
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Recognize where you add the most value--and where your talents or approach may be overkill.
Bring a colleague along to the next fire, and show her where the ladders are.
Step away from the fire once in a while and give someone else the space to douse the flames.
And don’t get burned.
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Who he is:Life is hard for Sandy. Each new project or assignment feels like walking through mud.
No matter how many hours he works, he struggles. And as his colleague, you know about it, and you feel bad, but you're never quite sure how to help. You're just waiting for him to "get it”--and you keep waiting.
Why he’s scary:There’s nothing worse than someone who sucks all the energy and positive action out
of the room like a struggler can. Sandy might be a nice person, but he’s hard to be around--and you feel worse
because you just can’t figure out what to do to help.
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Wondering if you’re struggling or just being challenged for your own
good? Those struggles can look similar on the outside, but feel different on the inside.
If your struggles are exhausting and frustrating instead of energizing and hopeful,
it's time for a change.
You may not have to leave your company or even your job, but if you don’t change your life at work soon,
you’ll be struggling out the door.
It's time for an honest conversation about why you're doing what you’re doing--and what you are really meant to do.
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Who he is:No matter what's going on, ask Oliver how
he is and he'll say, "I'm fine." He's perfectly pleasant, always reliable,
and doesn't demand much from his colleagues
or the organization.You don’t know a lot about him, but if he
says he’s fine, you figure you should believe him.
Why he’s scary:Consistency and reliability is great--until
one day, Oliver stops by to tell you that he's leaving. Right when you need him.
And you had no idea.
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There’s nothing wrong with enjoying your work, your colleagues, your success as you define it. As long as it’s the truth.
It’s easy to lie to ourselves and say we’re okay when we’re really not. We think changing our life at work means changing too many things in our life,
and that feels overwhelming and hard. So we pretend it’s all okay.
There are proven ways to change your life at work in small but significant ways that can help you go from okay to excellent. If you’re really not okay,
get the support you need now.
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For more career & success ideas, visit www.RedCapeRevolution.com
Are you one of the scary people? Then it’s time for change.
Download our Change Your Life at Work toolkit today, packed with tools
and strategies for you to use immediately. You’ll also get our
ebook “27 Days to Change Your Life at Work.”
Visit RedCapeRevolution.com
Click “Start Changing Your Life at Work” at the top of the page
At Red Cape Revolution, we help smart leaders change their lives at work without
changing everything in their lives.
We take a fun, playful approach to revolutionizing the career and success issues that often feel too heavy, intense, and
overwhelming for today’s busy professional.
But our results are far from playful or light.
Our coaching programs, corporate and professional group workshops, and online tools at RedCapeRevolution.com create practical, real-world results for people like you and
your colleagues.
Let’s talk about your life at work, and how it can work for you and your organization again. Call 404.857.2738 or email
founder Darcy Eikenberg at [email protected].
For more career & success ideas, visit www.RedCapeRevolution.com
Connect with us:
Facebook.com/RedCapeRevolution
LinkedIn/in/DarcyEikenberg
Twitter: @RedCapeRev
