by Terri Klass | Apr 26, 2015 | Collaborative Leadership, Empowerment, Leadership Development, Management Development, Problem Solving, Teams
My leadership programs this week were vibrant with great fun, laughter, learning and connecting. The participants were eager to grab some new skills for their leadership toolbox while sharing their knowledge and experiences. As they worked on some of their department...
by Terri Klass | Apr 20, 2015 | Collaborative Leadership, Empowerment, Influential Leader, Leadership Development, Storytelling
It all began as a group of leaders sharing their challenges and dreams on social media chats and hangouts. Whether we worked internally for organizations or consulted from the outside, one thing for sure was clear- we enjoyed learning from one other and our energy...
by Terri Klass | Apr 13, 2015 | Building Trust, Core Values, Generosity, Influential Leader, Leadership Brand, Leadership Development, Team Building
I was raised in a family that valued loyalty above all else. Standing by each of my family members to show the world around us that we were first for each other, was our manta. Even when one of us was a little bit too outspoken or someone inadvertently backed our car...
by Terri Klass | Apr 6, 2015 | Change Management, Collaborative Leadership, Communication, Inspire, Leadership Development, Management Development, Mentoring, Team Building
Beginning with my MBA days, I have been intrigued with the differences between management and leadership. Since John P. Kotter, retired professor at Harvard Business School, shared his transformative insights about the separate roles that management and leadership...
by Terri Klass | Mar 30, 2015 | Building Trust, Collaborative Leadership, Influential Leader, Leadership Development, leadership qualities, Team Building
Before I put together any presentation, I make sure to do my homework and research about the topic. I also try to find out as much as possible about the audience and some of their concerns. During my preparation, I learn many new things about the challenges people may...
by Terri Klass | Mar 23, 2015 | Building Trust, Collaborative Leadership, Communication, Empowerment, Influential Leader, Leadership Development, Teams
An energetic but frustrated team leader I worked with recently, had some great ideas but was having a difficult time rallying her troops to see her vision. Her concerns about her team members ranged from: “They are stuck in old routines and patterns.” “They can’t hear...
