by Terri Klass | Sep 28, 2015 | Change Management, Gifts and Strengths, Influential Leader, Leadership Development
The past few weeks I’ve noticed a large, furry, not-so-attractive creature in my backyard eating everything in site. At first I thought it was just a squirrel that had eaten too many acorns but I finally got a closer look yesterday. As the odd shaped animal meandered...
by Terri Klass | Sep 21, 2015 | Building Trust, Collaborative Leadership, Leadership Brand, Leadership Development, leadership qualities, Management Development, Open-Minded, Team Building
Whether we work on large teams, rotate between different groups, oversee our own smaller businesses or volunteer our services, we all have a need to belong. People feel valued when those they connect with, provide support and encouragement. Being part of something...
by Terri Klass | Sep 15, 2015 | Core Values, Empowerment, Leadership Development, strategic listening
Before I get into the heart of any presentation or workshop, I share a bit about myself. The part I am always the most excited about is when I describe how I partner with organizations to create cultures of empowerment. Eyes and ears usually perk up at that point as...
by Terri Klass | Sep 7, 2015 | Career Development, Change Management, Empowerment, Leadership Development, leadership qualities
Today was no different than most mornings where I rush to do a workout at the gym before beginning my work. Walking out, feeling like I was being good to my body and mind, I hopped into my car to head home. I turned on the radio and started listening to a talk show....
by Terri Klass | Aug 31, 2015 | Building Confidence, Career Development, Empowerment, Leadership Development, Management Development, Storytelling
If someone were to ask you about your childhood leadership, how would you answer? What lessons did you learn about leading when you were a child? Who influenced your leadership and why? Do you remember always being a leader or were there specific events or challenges...
by Terri Klass | Aug 24, 2015 | Building Confidence, Core Values, Empowerment, Leadership Development, leadership qualities, Management Development
It can be so difficult at times to keep a positive perspective when everyone around us seems unhappy. I hear leaders falling into the trap of “disengagement” with words like: “Why should I care when my boss doesn’t even acknowledge my work?” “I seem to be the only one...
