by Terri Klass | May 23, 2013 | Building Trust, Communication, Leadership Brand, Leadership Development, leadership qualities, Team Building
Over the years I have noticed that many leaders hide who they really are. They pride themselves on creating a particular persona and refuse to step out of it. This is how they want their teams and their workplaces to know them. They are afraid if they share any...
by Terri Klass | Mar 19, 2013 | Building Trust, Influential Leader, Leadership Development, leadership qualities, Mentoring, Open-Minded
When we take a deep look into the interactions of leaders in the workplace, we often zero in on how others see us. Are we viewed as self-absorbed leaders, addressing only our personal agendas and goals or are we perceived as inclusive, eager to support the ideas and...
by Terri Klass | Feb 11, 2013 | Building Trust, Communication, Influential Leader, Leadership Development, Storytelling
I recently listened to a powerful presentation on global leadership where Sheena Iyengar from the Columbia Business School was interviewed about her vision on the characteristics of a global leader. She stressed the need for an increase in cultivating a new type of...
by Terri Klass | Jan 1, 2013 | Building Trust, Influential Leader, Leadership Brand, Leadership Development, Open-Minded, strategic listening
Whether I am working with leadership development programs or presenting to groups about leadership, a common word keeps cropping up- authenticity. Everyone agrees that being authentic is a key ingredient to successful leadership, but what does it really mean? Is...
by Terri Klass | Sep 5, 2012 | Building Trust, Influential Leader, Leadership Development, Team Building
As the first days of school begin, as the leaves begin to show their colors, there is not a more perfect time for leadership to reawaken a team bidding farewell to summertime. Remember back to getting ready for a new school year. Each September I would choose a new...
by Terri Klass | Aug 20, 2012 | Building Trust, Communication, Empowerment, Influential Leader, Leadership Development
Working with clients this past year, I have noticed a big upswing with people feeling less secure in their work environments. Many times this feeling has less to do with job cuts but rather reflects the culture and climate that leadership conveys. Are you leading your...
