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...
by Terri Klass | Aug 3, 2015 | Collaborative Leadership, Influential Leader, Leadership Development, Open-Minded, strategic listening, Team Building
Recently I was speaking with a senior leader who felt her workplace had gone to the dogs. She felt there was a lack of respect and commitment with the people she interacted. “Things were so much better years ago at our firm. People followed through on their...
by Terri Klass | Jul 13, 2015 | Building Trust, Evaluating Leaders, Gifts and Strengths, Influential Leader, Leadership Development, Open-Minded
During a recent phone call with a client, I was asked what were my specialties. They wanted to know what I “preferred” to present and what was my true expertise. I responded with my pitch, telling them about my background and ways I have impacted teams and...
by Terri Klass | Jun 15, 2015 | Collaborative Leadership, Influential Leader, Leadership Development, strategic listening, Team Building
Working with teams for many years, I have learned that no two are alike and each one has its own personality and style. It doesn’t matter what the team chooses for its culture or style as long as it’s high performing and resilient. Where the challenges come in is when...
by Terri Klass | Jun 8, 2015 | Core Values, Influential Leader, Inspire, Leadership Brand, Leadership Development, leadership qualities, strategic listening
Television sets didn’t always broadcast an HD picture. For years we watched our TV programs in digital or analog format, content, not knowing there was any other way to view them. We accepted the bland broadcast until we got wind of HD quality pictures. Then...
