by Terri Klass | Jul 3, 2016 | Compassion, Gifts and Strengths, Leadership Brand, Leadership Development, leadership qualities, Open-Minded
In the United States we celebrate our independence on July 4th. Being independent can mean many things depending on your leadership perspective. It can mean following through on your most passionate dream or making a decision that works for you only. It could call on...
by Terri Klass | Jun 26, 2016 | Building Trust, Customer Needs, Influential Leader, Leadership Development, Team Building
This past week I had conversations with two extraordinary leaders in the pharmaceutical industry. Both are sales reps and both are very successful for an important reason- their vision of leadership. For some leaders in sales their focus is about sharing the benefits...
by Terri Klass | Jun 12, 2016 | Building Trust, Collaborative Leadership, Communication, Leadership Development, strategic listening
I was having a discussion this week with a mother of a recent high school graduate. After congratulating her on her son’s achievement, she turned to me and said: “My son really struggled with his academics, but is really good with people. He is so social and...
by Terri Klass | Jun 5, 2016 | Collaborative Leadership, Core Values, Gifts and Strengths, Influential Leader, Leadership Development, leadership qualities
Leadership is comprised of an abundance of imperfection. We work in imperfect environments with imperfect choices. Our team members and colleagues are imperfect human beings. Our bosses and their bosses are imperfect leaders attempting to set agendas and direction...
by Terri Klass | May 29, 2016 | Appreciation, Building Trust, Collaborative Leadership, Communication, Leadership Development, strategic listening, Team Building
As I watched the Memorial Day Parade in my local community this past weekend, I was taken with the diverse groups who shared their banners and costumes. The marchers had enormous smiles across their faces as they valiantly waved flags and shouted out cheers. The...
