by Terri Klass | May 12, 2019 | Career Development, Communication, Influential Leader, Leadership Development, leadership qualities
Most young leaders I meet in my leadership workshops come with their eyes wide open and a strong desire to propel their careers forward. Although they are often hired for their technical skills and educational background, they are eager to figure out how to maneuver...
by Terri Klass | Mar 17, 2019 | Career Development, Empowerment, Leadership Development, leadership qualities, Storytelling
I opened my leadership workshop this week with a question I often ask and one that usually stirs some deep thinking in the participants’ minds: Think of a leader you have met along the way who has helped you get to where you are today. What made them so impactful for...
by Terri Klass | Apr 29, 2018 | Career Development, Communication, Core Values, Gifts and Strengths, Influential Leader, Leadership Brand, Leadership Development, leadership qualities, Management Development
Last week I spent time in a desert town and met many different types of people and leaders. Each connection made a big impact on how I eventually interacted with each of these individuals. Some of the leaders were efficient but lacked emotion while other leaders spent...
by Terri Klass | Apr 8, 2018 | Building Culture, Building Trust, Career Development, Coaching, Empowerment, Influential Leader, Leadership Development, leadership qualities, Management Development, Manager as Coach, Open-Minded
Listening to a client this week share his frustrations on the state of leadership in his organization brought alarm to me on how I was going to help. By the time I got off the phone call my head was spinning with both concern and possibility. Sure this company had...
by Terri Klass | Mar 11, 2018 | Career Development, Dealing With Crises, Empowerment, Leadership Development, leadership qualities
Although we may want to, we can’t control everything in our workplaces or personal lives. Take for instance this terrible Nor’easter that my community has faced for the past few days. Many of us lost power and couldn’t drive down the streets as they were covered in...
by Terri Klass | Jan 7, 2018 | Empowerment, Goal Setting, Leadership Development, leadership qualities, Management Development
For some leaders this is a challenging time of year with snowstorms and cold temperatures. Daylight hours are shorter which may cause us to feel a little down or even less ambitious. I know there is a psychological condition for individuals who suffer severely with...