by Terri Klass | Oct 21, 2018 | Building Confidence, Empowerment, Goal Setting, Influential Leader, Leadership Development, strategic listening
Working with a leader the past few weeks to help her prepare for a presentation was an eye-opening experience. She had all the technical skills needed to be highly successful but was facing a new challenge- speaking in front of a large group. She did have some...
by Terri Klass | Oct 7, 2018 | Building Trust, Influential Leader, Leadership Development, Storytelling
Working with a new vendor this past week I tried to understand who they were and if I could work well with them. Questions circled my mind: Did I like what they were explaining about their experience? Were they good listeners and willing to hear my side and...
by Terri Klass | Sep 23, 2018 | Building Trust, Conflict Resolution, Influential Leader, Leadership Development, Team Building
What would you say is the linchpin of influential leadership? Sure there are many important skills that go into successful leadership such as powerful communication and laser-focused execution. Yet there is one overriding element that can lead to a leader’s impact or...
by Terri Klass | Jul 29, 2018 | Business Development, Career Development, Core Values, Influential Leader, Leadership Brand, Leadership Development, Management Development, Open-Minded, Team Building
During a conversation this past week with a sales rep, the importance of following ethical practices came up. It has become very difficult in many industries to have face-to-face time with the real decision makers, which is causing sales people to be in a quandary....
by Terri Klass | May 20, 2018 | Building Culture, Communication, Core Values, Influential Leader, Leadership Brand, Leadership Development, Management Development, Team Building
In a recent coaching session a deep discussion ensued about what it means to show our “true self”. We explored why it sometimes seems easier to just become the team’s image of who they think we are. After all, is it necessary to reveal our “real side” if it may upset...
by Terri Klass | Apr 29, 2018 | Career Development, Communication, Core Values, Gifts and Strengths, Influential Leader, Leadership Brand, Leadership Development, leadership qualities, Management Development
Last week I spent time in a desert town and met many different types of people and leaders. Each connection made a big impact on how I eventually interacted with each of these individuals. Some of the leaders were efficient but lacked emotion while other leaders spent...