by Terri Klass | Jul 9, 2013 | Building Trust, Communication, Core Values, Influential Leader, Leadership Brand, Leadership Development, Storytelling
Growing up, I was taught to keep my personal life private. Beginning with my family, my parents encouraged me to be careful about what information I shared with people, including my friends. When I entered the workplace, I carried that belief with me that there should...
by Terri Klass | Jul 1, 2013 | Collaborative Leadership, Leadership Development, Open-Minded, Storytelling
I know summer is just beginning, but I just returned from my most exciting vacation ever! We decided to explore the South of France without a tour or even a guide. I was determined to do my critical research and create an itinerary that would include both historical...
by Terri Klass | Feb 11, 2013 | Building Trust, Communication, Influential Leader, Leadership Development, Storytelling
I recently listened to a powerful presentation on global leadership where Sheena Iyengar from the Columbia Business School was interviewed about her vision on the characteristics of a global leader. She stressed the need for an increase in cultivating a new type of...
by Terri Klass | Apr 17, 2012 | Influential Leader, Leadership Brand, Leadership Development, Storytelling
A few days ago I was speaking with a leader in one of my trade organizations who was complaining about not having members involved. He was wondering why only certain people who join associations become involved. We have all joined different professional organizations...
by Terri Klass | Jan 31, 2012 | Communication, Leadership Development, leadership qualities, Manager as Coach, Storytelling
When I coach leaders in how to become stronger communicators, I always ask them to share stories of who influenced them or greatly impacted their careers. We go around the room and each leader has a powerful anecdote to express with details of an important person and...
