by Terri Klass | Mar 2, 2015 | Building Trust, Collaborative Leadership, Influential Leader, Leadership Development, leadership qualities, strategic listening
I can easily recognize a fake leader. When they attend my workshops or I partner with them to resolve an organizational challenge, I can see right through them. They usually will tell me in a loud manner what needs to be done and how it should be executed. They rarely...
by Terri Klass | Feb 23, 2015 | Building Trust, Generosity, Influential Leader, Leadership Development, strategic listening, Team Building
Today began with a surprise box on my front porch. I couldn’t imagine who it was from or what I might have forgotten that I ordered. But sitting outside on this cold, snowy morning was a big, brown square of excitement. I carefully stepped onto the frigid cement...
by Terri Klass | Feb 16, 2015 | Building Trust, Career Development, Influential Leader, Leadership Brand, Leadership Development, leadership qualities, Manager as Coach, Social Intelligence, strategic listening
Have you ever thought about what makes you an influential leader? I’m always on the hunt for insights and clues to why one leader is able to connect with their team and colleagues while another leader has such a challenging time building relationships. How is one...
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...
by Terri Klass | Feb 2, 2015 | Communication, Empowerment, Influential Leader, Leadership Development, leadership qualities
I have worked with so many different types of leaders and each one brings their unique perspective to their leadership. Some leaders are more extroverted and share their messages in a loud, excitable way, while other leaders are more introverted, offering their ideas...
by Terri Klass | Jan 26, 2015 | Empowerment, Leadership Development, Open-Minded, Problem Solving
I have never been a big fan of snowstorms. I don’t mind the white fluffy stuff but driving in it is another story. Since my college days when I went to school in Buffalo, NY, I learned to brave the icy roads by just getting in my car, turning on the ignition and...
