by Terri Klass | Apr 26, 2015 | Collaborative Leadership, Empowerment, Leadership Development, Management Development, Problem Solving, Teams
My leadership programs this week were vibrant with great fun, laughter, learning and connecting. The participants were eager to grab some new skills for their leadership toolbox while sharing their knowledge and experiences. As they worked on some of their department...
by Terri Klass | Apr 20, 2015 | Collaborative Leadership, Empowerment, Influential Leader, Leadership Development, Storytelling
It all began as a group of leaders sharing their challenges and dreams on social media chats and hangouts. Whether we worked internally for organizations or consulted from the outside, one thing for sure was clear- we enjoyed learning from one other and our energy...
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 16, 2015 | Change Management, Empowerment, Goal Setting, Leadership Development, Management Development
After the treacherous winter we have had in the Northeast part of the United States, spring cannot come soon enough. In less than a week, the calendar officially welcomes the vernal equinox with joy and possibility. It is a time of hope for warmer temperatures, longer...
by Terri Klass | Mar 9, 2015 | Coaching, Empowerment, Influential Leader, Leadership Development, Storytelling
I am a great proponent of storytelling because narratives are transformative. As the writer of the story, we get an opportunity to take a deeper look at our actions and behaviors. As a reader of the anecdote, we peer into someone else’s journey and how they grew from...
by Terri Klass | Feb 9, 2015 | Building Confidence, Empowerment, Influential Leader, Leadership Development, leadership qualities, Open-Minded, strategic listening
Managers are frequently asking me how to gain the respect of their teams and bosses. They feel that they have great insights to share but are having a challenging time being recognized. They will inquire: “Why can’t I get my boss to respect my decisions?” “My team...
