by Terri Klass | Apr 21, 2014 | Influential Leader, Storytelling
This past weekend I viewed an inspiring Biennial exhibit at the Whitney Museum in New York City where relatively unknown artists had the opportunity put together their exhibits. It was fascinating to see how each show was presented in a way that reflected the artist’s...
by Terri Klass | Apr 7, 2014 | Communication, Empowerment, Influential Leader, Leadership Brand, Storytelling
Like you, my conversations sometimes get away from me. I wish I could have a do-over and tell another person what I truly wanted to express. We don’t want to hurt someone’s feelings or we don’t want to create conflict, so we just rattle off some words that end a...
by Terri Klass | Mar 24, 2014 | Communication, Leadership Brand, Self-Promotion, Storytelling
Along the way, many of us have gotten the message that promoting our leadership brand needs to be done quietly. We worry that if we make too big a deal of what we represent, whether it be a product or service, other people will think we are being too pushy. While...
by Terri Klass | Mar 3, 2014 | Empowerment, Influential Leader, Leadership Development, Storytelling
As with every impending snowstorm, I marched myself to the local food store this week, to stock up on all the items which I will never go through. Those of us who live in cold climates, witnessed this crazy, irrational routine many times this winter. We grab our...
by Terri Klass | Nov 11, 2013 | Generosity, Influential Leader, Leadership Development, Storytelling
One of the most common concerns I hear from leaders at all levels is being “left out of the loop.” We think we have a strong connection to our colleagues and teams, yet we sometimes miss out on information being shared. We may not be told that someone is really...
by Terri Klass | Aug 27, 2013 | Empowerment, Generosity, Influential Leader, Leadership Brand, Storytelling
I have recently noticed leaders everywhere I go. I see them in organizations stepping up and taking a controversial stand. I see them in retail stores helping customers who are unhappy with a purchase. I see them in volunteer positions packing up sandwiches and making...
