by Terri Klass | Mar 30, 2015 | Building Trust, Collaborative Leadership, Influential Leader, Leadership Development, leadership qualities, Team Building
Before I put together any presentation, I make sure to do my homework and research about the topic. I also try to find out as much as possible about the audience and some of their concerns. During my preparation, I learn many new things about the challenges people may...
by Terri Klass | Mar 23, 2015 | Building Trust, Collaborative Leadership, Communication, Empowerment, Influential Leader, Leadership Development, Teams
An energetic but frustrated team leader I worked with recently, had some great ideas but was having a difficult time rallying her troops to see her vision. Her concerns about her team members ranged from: “They are stuck in old routines and patterns.” “They can’t hear...
by Terri Klass | Mar 2, 2015 | Building Trust, Collaborative Leadership, Influential Leader, Leadership Development, leadership qualities, strategic listening
I can easily recognize a fake leader. When they attend my workshops or I partner with them to resolve an organizational challenge, I can see right through them. They usually will tell me in a loud manner what needs to be done and how it should be executed. They rarely...
by Terri Klass | Feb 23, 2015 | Building Trust, Generosity, Influential Leader, Leadership Development, strategic listening, Team Building
Today began with a surprise box on my front porch. I couldn’t imagine who it was from or what I might have forgotten that I ordered. But sitting outside on this cold, snowy morning was a big, brown square of excitement. I carefully stepped onto the frigid cement...
by Terri Klass | Feb 16, 2015 | Building Trust, Career Development, Influential Leader, Leadership Brand, Leadership Development, leadership qualities, Manager as Coach, Social Intelligence, strategic listening
Have you ever thought about what makes you an influential leader? I’m always on the hunt for insights and clues to why one leader is able to connect with their team and colleagues while another leader has such a challenging time building relationships. How is one...
by Terri Klass | Jan 19, 2015 | Building Trust, Collaborative Leadership, Empowerment, Influential Leader, Leadership Development, Storytelling
Whether we work on a small or large team, partner with colleagues on business projects or volunteer in an organization, we greatly depend on collaboration. When we join forces with other people we benefit from their gifts and insights to create a deeper and richer end...
