by Terri Klass | Jun 29, 2015 | Building Confidence, Career Development, Communication, Empowerment, Gifts and Strengths, Leadership Development
My undergraduate degree was in English and Secondary Education but the teaching market imploded when I was ready to start my career. I learned so much from my education mentors, especially during my student teaching phase. Most of all, I gained a sense of who I was...
by Terri Klass | Apr 30, 2015 | Building Confidence, Empowerment, Gifts and Strengths, Leadership Development
In this age of strengths-finders and skills- focused thinking, leaders can spend an enormous amount of time focusing on what experience and skills they lack rather than taking stock of their existing knowledge and strengths. This can lead to seeing others as more...
by Terri Klass | Feb 9, 2015 | Building Confidence, Empowerment, Influential Leader, Leadership Development, leadership qualities, Open-Minded, strategic listening
Managers are frequently asking me how to gain the respect of their teams and bosses. They feel that they have great insights to share but are having a challenging time being recognized. They will inquire: “Why can’t I get my boss to respect my decisions?” “My team...
by Terri Klass | Dec 8, 2014 | Building Confidence, Coaching, Empowerment, Leadership Development, Mentoring, Teams
Whether we lead a team or collaborate with someone on a project, we can feel frustrated sometimes when we think that people aren’t pulling their weight. We know they have the abilities to contribute as well as the experience and yet they are quiet or slow to present...