Contributor post by Alicia of AliciasFindings
Leaders are an essential part of any team or organization. Leaders help other members succeed and grow as well as help the Captain achieve their objectives. Here at Christmas in July we have some wonderful Leaders and we want to honor your accomplishments in what we are calling Leadership Spotlight.
Jennifer Loftfield from CaffeinatedPapercuts is our first honoree
1. What made you decide to join the CIJ team and what do you love about the team?
Oh my, I think originally it was to find out more about the CIJ sale each year and then I stayed for the business tips and constructive chatter. I like that we’re a judgement-free zone that works towards helping our members, not just pushing promotion after promotion.
2. What made you decide to become a CIJ team leader and what do you enjoy most about being a team leader?
I believe my promotion happened when the CIJ blog was in its infancy; regular contributors were needed and it sounded like fun. I enjoy interacting with our members and seeing what talents they have. One of my favorite series so far was Christmas Around the World, remember that one? So many beautiful places to visit and experience through our members. My fellow leaders are so easy to work with as well; we all understand that sometime ‘real life’ gets in the way and then everyone moves in to pick up the slack. It’s a true team around here.
3. What is your style of leadership?
Is passive-aggressive a style? LOL I’ll passively put out a topic that requires member input, then aggressively demand answers when the deadline gets close. Hand me a task and I’ll run with it, and I’m always happy to help out the team.
4. Tell us about yourself and your shop.
I’m an engineer, mom, wife, and coffee-drinker by day and a crafter by night. Yes, with more coffee; it is my blood type. My shop is a paper lover’s paradise filled with handmade goodies – greeting cards, coasters, gift tags, invitations…anything I can create with paper and ink.
5. What are your social media sites?
Oh, there’s a bunch, because I do love social media!
Blog – www.caffeinatedpapercuts.com
Facebook – www.facebook.com/caffeinatedpapercuts
Twitter – www.twitter.com/caffpapercuts
Instagram – www.instagram.com/caffeinatedpapercuts
YouTube – www.youtube.com/user/caffeinatedpapercuts
Pinterest – www.pinterest.com/caffpapercuts
Periscope – www.periscope.tv/caffpapercuts
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Lovely getting to know more about you!
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