by Terri Klass | Oct 29, 2017 | Career Development, Change Management, Core Values, Empowerment, Influential Leader, Leadership Development, Mentoring, Team Building
It’s that time of year again when pumpkins turn into jack-o-lanterns, children transform into goblins and witches and leaders begin to panic that the end of the year is not far off. For many of us, once Halloween arrives, Thanksgiving, the holiday season and New Years...
by Terri Klass | Sep 17, 2017 | Advice on Millennials, Core Values, Gifts and Strengths, Influential Leader, Leadership Development, Management Development, Mentoring, Team Building
There is rarely a time that generational challenges don’t emerge in my leadership workshops or coaching sessions. The comments and concerns range from: “Why can’t they have the same work ethic as we do?” “Why are they so fixated on their phones and technology?” “Why...
by Terri Klass | Aug 6, 2017 | Career Development, Core Values, Leadership Development, Management Development, Open-Minded
If you have been looking for a job in the past few years, the term “culture fit” probably came up in your search. Whether it was expressed by an interviewer or discussed by an individual at a particular firm, it seems that everyone is finally grasping the importance...
by Terri Klass | May 28, 2017 | Appreciation, Communication, Core Values, Gifts and Strengths, Influential Leader, Leadership Brand, Leadership Development, leadership qualities
Rituals are important to the survival of any organization as they contribute to the unique culture of a workplace. Rituals can mean honoring our co-workers’ birthdays with cards that everyone signs and a special birthday cake or making Wednesday “Bagel Day” for the...
by Terri Klass | Aug 21, 2016 | Building Trust, Core Values, Influential Leader, Leadership Brand, Leadership Development, leadership qualities, Open-Minded, Team Building
One of the most critical qualities leaders say they must possess is integrity. When asking leaders what is important for great leadership, there isn’t a time that integrity doesn’t pop-up. It also doesn’t matter what type of job or industry that leaders work,...
by Terri Klass | Aug 14, 2016 | Collaborative Leadership, Core Values, Evaluating Leaders, Influential Leader, Leadership Development, leadership qualities
I’m a big believer in visuals and images. When leaders make commitments to themselves and their teams about the importance of strong leadership, words may not be enough. Although words can be a good way to begin a conversation or reflection about leadership, words...