by Terri Klass | Mar 9, 2015 | Coaching, Empowerment, Influential Leader, Leadership Development, Storytelling
I am a great proponent of storytelling because narratives are transformative. As the writer of the story, we get an opportunity to take a deeper look at our actions and behaviors. As a reader of the anecdote, we peer into someone else’s journey and how they grew from...
by Terri Klass | Jan 19, 2015 | Building Trust, Collaborative Leadership, Empowerment, Influential Leader, Leadership Development, Storytelling
Whether we work on a small or large team, partner with colleagues on business projects or volunteer in an organization, we greatly depend on collaboration. When we join forces with other people we benefit from their gifts and insights to create a deeper and richer end...
by Terri Klass | Jun 9, 2014 | Empowerment, Inspire, Leadership Development, Mentoring, Storytelling
This past weekend I was a speaker at the International Association of Administrative Professionals NJ Division conference where I shared my thoughts and ideas about Mentoring Partnerships. This dynamic organization decided it would be a great benefit to create a...
by Terri Klass | Jun 2, 2014 | Communication, Influential Leader, Leadership Development, Storytelling, strategic listening
I met an extraordinary leader this week who shared some powerful lessons he learned while being both a father and a bouncer in a bar. This high-energy young man attended one of my Communication workshops and initially seemed a bit unfocused and outspoken. I remember...
by Terri Klass | Apr 21, 2014 | Influential Leader, Storytelling
This past weekend I viewed an inspiring Biennial exhibit at the Whitney Museum in New York City where relatively unknown artists had the opportunity put together their exhibits. It was fascinating to see how each show was presented in a way that reflected the artist’s...
by Terri Klass | Apr 7, 2014 | Communication, Empowerment, Influential Leader, Leadership Brand, Storytelling
Like you, my conversations sometimes get away from me. I wish I could have a do-over and tell another person what I truly wanted to express. We don’t want to hurt someone’s feelings or we don’t want to create conflict, so we just rattle off some words that end a...
