by Terri Klass | Oct 13, 2014 | Coaching, Inspire, Leadership Development, Manager as Coach, Team Building
Sitting and having dinner with friends this week, we started talking about all the challenges we are each facing with our families and professional lives. One of my friends blurted out: “I know that I should be taking action.” “I know I am feeling stuck and out of...
by Terri Klass | Oct 6, 2014 | Empowerment, Goal Setting, Leadership Development, Team Building
I am not a believer in pure leadership luck. It’s not that some leaders don’t have great opportunities come their way while others seem to be less fortunate with workplace issues. The perfect rainbow as well as the perfect storm can happen to any of us. But that’s not...
by Terri Klass | Sep 22, 2014 | Building Trust, Collaborative Leadership, Leadership Development, Open-Minded, Problem Solving, Team Building
In an intriguing NY Times Op Ed piece today, David Brooks explained that whatever activities we pursue, we are essentially looking for ways to cultivate friends. Whether we attend a conference, go on a tour or go to a networking event, what we are truly “craving” is...
by Terri Klass | Aug 18, 2014 | Building Trust, Generosity, Influential Leader, Inspire, Leadership Brand, Leadership Development, Team Building
In the NY Times this morning there was an article about how several small companies are using algorithms to market specific products like clothing, make-up and wines to different individuals. The concept is to make online shopping more customized for buyers based on...
by Terri Klass | Jan 27, 2014 | Evaluating Leaders, Influential Leader, Leadership Brand, Leadership Development, leadership qualities, Team Building
When I go looking for a new car, I am always amazed at how many choices there are available. I am also surprised why people choose cars that seem so unappealing to me or ones, which would not complement the way I live and work. Since I am a trainer, I am always...
by Terri Klass | Dec 20, 2013 | Collaborative Leadership, Leadership Development, Team Building
I was so intrigued with Prince Harry’s recent trip to the South Pole with the 12 men and women who had previously been wounded in battle. They endured very harsh conditions, but never seemed to want to give up. The journey must have been so physically challenging...