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I'm sooo over it π
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Reader, I bet you can relate to Paula's story. Paula is a highly educated professional.
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She works in an organization filled with experts who frequently lack emotional intelligence and leadership skills.
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She's feeling frustrated because the managers above her only recognize her leadership by giving her more tasks.
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In her recent annual review, she received only the typical increase, despite the volume of extra work she had taken on.
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Her dissatisfaction is stealing her joy, and she's wondering how much longer she wants to stay.
Reader, I have been Paula at the end of every company I left. When you look for happiness outside of yourself, you are always chasing the next thing. I've taken this lesson to heart and made it the heart of my Star Treatmentπ«5-point System. Honor Your Inner StarMake no mistake about it, in the above story, Paula knows she is a rock star for her employer. She has ego about her ability to deliver that demands to be seen, appreciated, and rewarded. She is happy to take center stage and "front the band," but eventually she will settle for no less than being treated like the star she is. Too often, the message stars like Paula receive is to continue delivering their stellar performance, but then to be humble and not seek recognition and rewards. I say, "Poppycock!" Reader, when you hear it so plainly called out like that, it is clearly nonsense. In 2022 I challenged the notion that culture required action from the top of the organization and spread my message of empowerment to individuals at every level. In 2025, I'm challenging the idea that workplace stars are not allowed to demand recognition and value as the company reaps the benefits of their exceptional performance. Moreover, I aim to amplify star power throughout organizations through intentional conversations and behaviors that encourage everyone to bring their best selves daily. Star Treatmentπ« transforms workplace culture by helping organizations recognize and nurture the unique strengths and gifts each employee brings in service of the whole, fostering engagement, loyalty, accountability, and collaborative excellence. Help me ignite the revolution.Reader, I'm asking for your help with one or more of the following:
β The 5-point System applies the latest insights from neuroscience and psychology to deliver: LONG-TERM RETENTION: Retain the best people without the added cost of perks. COST SAVINGS: Retain institutional knowledge and reduce the expense of talent replacement. PERFORMANCE: Full discretionary effort from employees and resilience in the face of any challenge.
β Reader, I know you are a star too because you are a loyal reader and follower. I see you, and if you are not getting the recognition you deserve, I'm ready to help you change that. I'm CelebratingI have a new speaker reel. Check it out! β β Catch Up on 'the story i'm telling myself' podcastGive us a 5-star review and share an episode with a friend: Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube Musicβ βEpisode 1 with Karen Laos: Are You Enough? Finding your inner powerβEpisode 2 with Gail Kraft: Is Your Fear of Abandonment Running the Show?βEpisode 3 with Sandra Adeyeye Bello: Am I Worth It? A question too many are afraid to answerβEpisode 4 with Leslie Minchin: Are You Busy or Just Avoiding Your Life?βEpisode 5 with Srivatsan Aravamudan: Broken, Dirty, Not Enough? The journey to self-acceptanceβEpisode 6 with Vivian Blade: How Do I Say "I Lost My Job?"βEpisode 7 with Angie Redmon: Who Am I Letting Down? The hidden costβEpisode 8 with Debbie Potts: I Refuse to Settle: Rewriting my story after a life-changing diagnosisβEpisode 9 with Tandra Price: Can I Do That? Unleashing your inner powerβEpisode 10 with Ronda Berns: Am I the Prey? Overcoming fear and mastering salesβ The Story Iβm Telling Myself is for anyone who wants to overcome the limitations of self-doubt and live a life of purpose and fulfillment. Through candid conversations, you'll discover:
Real-life stories of courage and resilience: Gain inspiration from everyday people who overcame their negative self-talk to live a life of purpose and fulfillment. Listen to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube Music.β |
βRita Ernst, Positivity Influencer
My weekly emails are for you if you want a transformational SHOT OF POSITIVITY that makes you think, gets you laughing, and sparks a positive change. Start each week inspired.
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