by Terri Klass | Feb 19, 2017 | Career Development, Compassion, Core Values, Generosity, Influential Leader, Inspire, Leadership Development, Team Building
I have seen all shapes and types of leaders in my workshops. There is never a program I present that I don’t learn something new from a participant. But of all the qualities that contribute to strong and impactful leadership, the one that stands out and makes the...
by Terri Klass | Jan 15, 2017 | Building Trust, Core Values, Empowerment, Generosity, Influential Leader, Leadership Development, leadership qualities
Each year we honor the great leader, Martin Luther King Jr. for his courage and contributions to humanity. He had a vision about equality and care for one another that still rings true today. Leaders can learn so much by looking at the empowering actions and...
by Terri Klass | Aug 21, 2016 | Building Trust, Core Values, Influential Leader, Leadership Brand, Leadership Development, leadership qualities, Open-Minded, Team Building
One of the most critical qualities leaders say they must possess is integrity. When asking leaders what is important for great leadership, there isn’t a time that integrity doesn’t pop-up. It also doesn’t matter what type of job or industry that leaders work,...
by Terri Klass | Aug 14, 2016 | Collaborative Leadership, Core Values, Evaluating Leaders, Influential Leader, Leadership Development, leadership qualities
I’m a big believer in visuals and images. When leaders make commitments to themselves and their teams about the importance of strong leadership, words may not be enough. Although words can be a good way to begin a conversation or reflection about leadership, words...
by Terri Klass | Jul 24, 2016 | Compassion, Core Values, Creative Leadership, Empowerment, Leadership Brand, Leadership Development, Management Development
I just returned from a wonderful vacation in the northwest of the U.S. and Canada. That part of the world possesses incredible natural beauty and laid-back charm. Very different from the hustle and bustle of the northeast U.S. where I spend most of my professional and...
by Terri Klass | Jun 5, 2016 | Collaborative Leadership, Core Values, Gifts and Strengths, Influential Leader, Leadership Development, leadership qualities
Leadership is comprised of an abundance of imperfection. We work in imperfect environments with imperfect choices. Our team members and colleagues are imperfect human beings. Our bosses and their bosses are imperfect leaders attempting to set agendas and direction...