by Terri Klass | Sep 22, 2014 | Building Trust, Collaborative Leadership, Leadership Development, Open-Minded, Problem Solving, Team Building
In an intriguing NY Times Op Ed piece today, David Brooks explained that whatever activities we pursue, we are essentially looking for ways to cultivate friends. Whether we attend a conference, go on a tour or go to a networking event, what we are truly “craving” is...
by Terri Klass | Jun 30, 2014 | Collaborative Leadership, Leadership Development, Open-Minded, Problem Solving
Contrary to popular opinion, achieving your final destination as quickly as possible may not always be the best choice. Although we feel pressure to tackle our projects speedily so we can move on to our next task, that approach may be doing us a disservice. Has this...
by Terri Klass | Jan 12, 2014 | Building Trust, Collaborative Leadership, Communication, Core Values, Leadership Development, strategic listening
While working with a client this week, I conducted follow-up sessions with the participants of a workshop I recently presented. As with many conversations, these dialogues took a turn from the original agendas and evolved into more meaningful exchanges of ideas. Some...
by Terri Klass | Dec 20, 2013 | Collaborative Leadership, Leadership Development, Team Building
I was so intrigued with Prince Harry’s recent trip to the South Pole with the 12 men and women who had previously been wounded in battle. They endured very harsh conditions, but never seemed to want to give up. The journey must have been so physically challenging...
by Terri Klass | Dec 16, 2013 | Building Trust, Collaborative Leadership, Leadership Development, leadership qualities, Open-Minded
Several years ago I connected with a colleague to do some research and write some articles. I was so excited to collaborate with another writer who shared my passion of leadership. We began to meet regularly and brainstorm our different perspectives, trying to hammer...
by Terri Klass | Nov 28, 2013 | Collaborative Leadership, Empowerment, Goal Setting, Influential Leader, Inspire
As I watched the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade this year, I couldn’t help but notice the marching band leaders. All primed in their colorful uniforms and looking very serious as they led their musicians forward, these leaders screamed- “Here we come!” Of course the...
