by Terri Klass | Jan 6, 2019 | Career Development, Influential Leader, Leadership Brand, Leadership Development
Leading from whatever position we are in, whether we work on a large or small team, can be a challenging task. We can sometimes see our current work situation as very stressful because we don’t feel listened to or valued. We may have so many good ideas and suggestions...
by Terri Klass | Dec 9, 2018 | Collaborative Leadership, Influential Leader, Inspire, Leadership Development, Storytelling, strategic listening
This past week I was a guest at a local business community event whose mission was to reach out and employ adults with disabilities as well as veterans. The speakers were all wonderful but one in particular really caught my attention. Although he held a high political...
by Terri Klass | Oct 21, 2018 | Building Confidence, Empowerment, Goal Setting, Influential Leader, Leadership Development, strategic listening
Working with a leader the past few weeks to help her prepare for a presentation was an eye-opening experience. She had all the technical skills needed to be highly successful but was facing a new challenge- speaking in front of a large group. She did have some...
by Terri Klass | Oct 7, 2018 | Building Trust, Influential Leader, Leadership Development, Storytelling
Working with a new vendor this past week I tried to understand who they were and if I could work well with them. Questions circled my mind: Did I like what they were explaining about their experience? Were they good listeners and willing to hear my side and...
by Terri Klass | Sep 23, 2018 | Building Trust, Conflict Resolution, Influential Leader, Leadership Development, Team Building
What would you say is the linchpin of influential leadership? Sure there are many important skills that go into successful leadership such as powerful communication and laser-focused execution. Yet there is one overriding element that can lead to a leader’s impact or...
by Terri Klass | Jul 29, 2018 | Business Development, Career Development, Core Values, Influential Leader, Leadership Brand, Leadership Development, Management Development, Open-Minded, Team Building
During a conversation this past week with a sales rep, the importance of following ethical practices came up. It has become very difficult in many industries to have face-to-face time with the real decision makers, which is causing sales people to be in a quandary....
