by Terri Klass | Oct 13, 2014 | Coaching, Inspire, Leadership Development, Manager as Coach, Team Building
Sitting and having dinner with friends this week, we started talking about all the challenges we are each facing with our families and professional lives. One of my friends blurted out: “I know that I should be taking action.” “I know I am feeling stuck and out of...
by Terri Klass | Feb 25, 2014 | Coaching, Empowerment, Goal Setting, Leadership Development, Open-Minded
I have had great opportunities during my career. I have also had less satisfying positions at companies and in collaborations. I am sure you feel similarly because we do sometimes end up in jobs and roles that don’t meet our expectations. We even learn some of our...
by Terri Klass | Feb 3, 2013 | Coaching, Influential Leader, Leadership Development, Manager as Coach
Last week when I was training managers to be more effective coaches, a young participant with a sheepish grin approached me very quietly. She pulled me into the hallway and wanted to know if she could discuss an issue she was facing regarding her team members. She...
by Terri Klass | Jan 14, 2013 | Coaching, Empowerment, Influential Leader, Team Building
There is a sign on the wall at my gym that says: “Motivation got you here. Habit will keep you coming.” I stare at these words when I work out and think about how this applies to both life and organizations. When it comes to exercising, a person can’t even begin a...
by Terri Klass | Nov 19, 2012 | Career Development, Coaching, Influential Leader, Leadership Development, Manager as Coach
When was the last time you thought about helping someone reach for a higher goal? As leaders, one way we motivate others to achieve and grow is by taking the time to discuss strengths, passions and dreams. Not all leaders have the confidence or desire to meet with...
by Terri Klass | Oct 22, 2012 | Career Development, Coaching, Communication, Influential Leader, Leadership Development, Positive Feedback
In a recent management training program I presented, we explored obstacles to effective coaching sessions. We shared stories of feedback sessions gone wrong. We laughed, we groaned and then we decided to try to understand why some managers and leaders are more...
