by Terri Klass | Oct 29, 2013 | Influential Leader, Leadership Brand, Leadership Development, leadership qualities, Team Building
When we were little children, we learned methods to remind us how to spell certain words and how to remember different grammatical rules. One of my favorite rhymes involved the word, “good”. I even can recite the way it went: “Good, better best Never let it rest...
by Terri Klass | Jun 3, 2013 | Collaborative Leadership, Influential Leader, Team Building
While working with a client last week, I ran into some glitches on how I should design a training program for their leaders. We knew what the topic was, but it was unclear what the objectives were. Although they had committed to being a 10X organization, as...
by Terri Klass | May 23, 2013 | Building Trust, Communication, Leadership Brand, Leadership Development, leadership qualities, Team Building
Over the years I have noticed that many leaders hide who they really are. They pride themselves on creating a particular persona and refuse to step out of it. This is how they want their teams and their workplaces to know them. They are afraid if they share any...
by Terri Klass | Jan 14, 2013 | Coaching, Empowerment, Influential Leader, Team Building
There is a sign on the wall at my gym that says: “Motivation got you here. Habit will keep you coming.” I stare at these words when I work out and think about how this applies to both life and organizations. When it comes to exercising, a person can’t even begin a...
by Terri Klass | Sep 5, 2012 | Building Trust, Influential Leader, Leadership Development, Team Building
As the first days of school begin, as the leaves begin to show their colors, there is not a more perfect time for leadership to reawaken a team bidding farewell to summertime. Remember back to getting ready for a new school year. Each September I would choose a new...
by Terri Klass | Jul 24, 2012 | Collaborative Leadership, leadership qualities, Positive Feedback, strategic listening, Team Building
Whether we are senior executive leaders or middle management leaders, our biggest and most powerful challenge is creating the best team. According to Jim Collins, it all starts and ends with people. He points out that: “It all begins with people. Right people on the...
