by Terri Klass | Dec 27, 2015 | Career Development, Gifts and Strengths, Goal Setting, Influential Leader, Leadership Development, Management Development
As a corporate trainer, I am continuously going into organizations to help managers grow their leadership skills. I usually ask the senior leaders what type of skills they want me to focus on and what are their biggest concerns regarding the leadership gaps. The...
by Terri Klass | Nov 30, 2015 | Advice on Millennials, Collaborative Leadership, Gifts and Strengths, Leadership Development
“They’re just lazy with no work ethic.” “They’re way too bossy to listen to.” “All they care about is being promoted.” “They think that staying late every night is what is necessary.” Do any of these statements ring a bell with you? Have you ever heard any of your...
by Terri Klass | Nov 22, 2015 | Appreciation, Generosity, Gifts and Strengths, Influential Leader, Leadership Development
Each of us has many things to be grateful for in our imperfect personal and professional lives. Although it may be easier to look at what is not working, it is more empowering for leaders to identify what we are thankful for. As Thanksgiving approaches for many of us,...
by Terri Klass | Nov 15, 2015 | Career Development, Change Management, Gifts and Strengths, Leadership Development, Open-Minded
Many of us will experience a merger or acquisition during our careers. Some take place over a period of time while others seem to occur over night. Some are rolled out in a methodical way and others feel like a botched take-over. How we lead through them is key to how...
by Terri Klass | Oct 12, 2015 | Building Confidence, Career Development, Empowerment, Gifts and Strengths, Influential Leader, Leadership Brand, Leadership Development
When was the last time you stepped back and asked yourself: “What am I good at?” or “What are my strengths?” For many of us, we usually don’t take the time to recognize what value we bring to our work worlds or personal lives. We go through our daily routines, never...
by Terri Klass | Sep 28, 2015 | Change Management, Gifts and Strengths, Influential Leader, Leadership Development
The past few weeks I’ve noticed a large, furry, not-so-attractive creature in my backyard eating everything in site. At first I thought it was just a squirrel that had eaten too many acorns but I finally got a closer look yesterday. As the odd shaped animal meandered...
