Janeen Shaffer, PCCJan 26, 20224 minTips for working with peers and teams that invite collaboration and proactive behaviorMy clients have been discussing the need to act more deliberatively with their peers and teams as the pace of change and shifts in...
Janeen Shaffer, PCCNov 29, 20212 minHow to honor the holidays and 2021, while stepping into a new year.As we begin to approach the end of 2021 and enter the holiday season, there is more discussion about approaching the end of the year from...
Janeen Shaffer, PCCJul 29, 20213 minCommunication framework to use in discussing additional responsibilitiesPerhaps more frequently than before, there are discussions about role changes and priority shifts that are impacting your bandwidth of...
Janeen Shaffer, PCCMay 6, 20214 minDon’t like workplace politics? You can still help yourself.I haven’t talked to anyone who likes workplace politics. However, I caution people to not use the negative perception and experiences as...
Janeen Shaffer, PCCMar 11, 20213 minThe Power of “What?” QuestionsI have the pleasure of working with many smart, analytical, and strategic clients. By nature, they tend to ask questions to better...
Janeen Shaffer, PCCJan 29, 20214 minDo you need to fix that?Most leaders see how things could be better – be it a process, team, product, or service. You are in a leadership role because you have a...
Janeen Shaffer, PCCJan 29, 20214 minHow to expand your role into areas you want.Many organizations have been experiencing shifts in priorities. This can provide opportunities to expand your responsibilities into areas...
Janeen Shaffer, PCCJan 29, 20214 minHow to listen to others when all you want to do is solve the problem?Most leaders see how things could be better – be it a process, team, product, or service. You are in a leadership role because you have a...
Janeen Shaffer, PCCJan 29, 20213 minWhat to consider when asked to do more and you want to say “no”?Saying “no” to a peer or boss can be hard at the best of times. Saying “no” during a pandemic can appear to not be an option at all. ...