by Terri Klass | May 18, 2015 | Building Trust, Collaborative Leadership, Influential Leader, Leadership Development, Problem Solving, Team Building
At the end of all my workshops, I always go around the room and ask what one thing each participant took away from the program. It is a great way for people to identify what they felt was valuable and what actions they may want to take to help them grow their...
by Terri Klass | May 4, 2015 | Building Trust, Collaborative Leadership, Leadership Development, Mentoring, strategic listening, Team Building
A few weeks ago I had the privilege of being interviewed by Jenna Connour of www.localjobnetwork.com about some of the pitfalls that leaders face. We delved deeper into one of my blog posts, The Four No No’s Of Leadership. Here is the podcast. What will you...
by Terri Klass | Apr 13, 2015 | Building Trust, Core Values, Generosity, Influential Leader, Leadership Brand, Leadership Development, Team Building
I was raised in a family that valued loyalty above all else. Standing by each of my family members to show the world around us that we were first for each other, was our manta. Even when one of us was a little bit too outspoken or someone inadvertently backed our car...
by Terri Klass | Mar 30, 2015 | Building Trust, Collaborative Leadership, Influential Leader, Leadership Development, leadership qualities, Team Building
Before I put together any presentation, I make sure to do my homework and research about the topic. I also try to find out as much as possible about the audience and some of their concerns. During my preparation, I learn many new things about the challenges people may...
by Terri Klass | Mar 23, 2015 | Building Trust, Collaborative Leadership, Communication, Empowerment, Influential Leader, Leadership Development, Teams
An energetic but frustrated team leader I worked with recently, had some great ideas but was having a difficult time rallying her troops to see her vision. Her concerns about her team members ranged from: “They are stuck in old routines and patterns.” “They can’t hear...
by Terri Klass | Mar 2, 2015 | Building Trust, Collaborative Leadership, Influential Leader, Leadership Development, leadership qualities, strategic listening
I can easily recognize a fake leader. When they attend my workshops or I partner with them to resolve an organizational challenge, I can see right through them. They usually will tell me in a loud manner what needs to be done and how it should be executed. They rarely...