by Terri Klass | Oct 9, 2016 | Communication, Influential Leader, Leadership Brand, Leadership Development, leadership qualities, Self-Promotion, Storytelling
What type of leader do you want to be? If someone were to ask you what your brand of leadership looks like, what would you say? Have you thought about how you reached the point of leading that you are today? Sure we all want to make valuable contributions and feel...
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...
by Terri Klass | Aug 7, 2016 | Building Trust, Leadership Development, leadership qualities, Storytelling
Whether we lead a team, contribute individually or collaborate with colleagues, our leadership influence depends on how others see us. If we want to grow our career and help others reach their career goals, we need to not only be strong role models but also leaders...
by Terri Klass | Jul 31, 2016 | Empowerment, Influential Leader, Leadership Development, leadership qualities, Open-Minded
Whenever I enter the room to present a new workshop I always wonder what the participants will be like. Will they be happy to be there and be interested in learning new ideas? Are they being forced to attend because of an area that their boss thinks needs improving?...
by Terri Klass | Jul 3, 2016 | Compassion, Gifts and Strengths, Leadership Brand, Leadership Development, leadership qualities, Open-Minded
In the United States we celebrate our independence on July 4th. Being independent can mean many things depending on your leadership perspective. It can mean following through on your most passionate dream or making a decision that works for you only. It could call on...