by Terri Klass | Jul 2, 2017 | Building Trust, Collaborative Leadership, Communication, Empowerment, Generosity, Leadership Development, leadership qualities, Open-Minded, Teams
Independence Day is upon us in the United States and many will celebrate with fireworks, social gatherings and plenty of barbecued food. It is a joyous time as we honor those who helped create a country of freedom and choice. Along with having the many opportunities,...
by Terri Klass | Jun 25, 2017 | Career Development, Change Management, Goal Setting, Leadership Development, Management Development, Open-Minded
The sun started to go behind the clouds and it became darker and darker on the beach. I was only sitting in my chair for about an hour. I needed the break and was so looking forward to a morning of calm and rest. Should I ride this unsettled weather out or rethink my...
by Terri Klass | Jun 18, 2017 | Change Management, Collaborative Leadership, Goal Setting, Influential Leader, Leadership Development, Open-Minded, Problem Solving, Team Building
How does your team look these days? Are team members dragging their feet, awaiting a vacation or a day off? Has the routine and workload gotten the better of everyone? Maybe the direction the team is following doesn’t seem to make a lot a sense or support the overall...
by Terri Klass | Jun 11, 2017 | Creative Leadership, Dealing With Crises, Generosity, Influential Leader, Leadership Development, Problem Solving
During a recent short out- of- town adventure, my leadership antennae went into high gear. Going into any new local, I am usually very excited and pumped to learn and recharge my batteries. It is a great opportunity to take time to just think and dream and plan. This...
by Terri Klass | May 28, 2017 | Appreciation, Communication, Core Values, Gifts and Strengths, Influential Leader, Leadership Brand, Leadership Development, leadership qualities
Rituals are important to the survival of any organization as they contribute to the unique culture of a workplace. Rituals can mean honoring our co-workers’ birthdays with cards that everyone signs and a special birthday cake or making Wednesday “Bagel Day” for the...
by Terri Klass | May 21, 2017 | Communication, Dealing With Crises, Delegation, Empowerment, Leadership Development, Management Development, Storytelling
In one of my leadership programs this past week, I met a very devoted leader who was overwhelmed with her workload. As she shared her story and challenges with us her face and entire body grew tense and rigid. She was visibly upset, shaking her head as she rolled out...
