by Terri Klass | May 4, 2015 | Building Trust, Collaborative Leadership, Leadership Development, Mentoring, strategic listening, Team Building
A few weeks ago I had the privilege of being interviewed by Jenna Connour of www.localjobnetwork.com about some of the pitfalls that leaders face. We delved deeper into one of my blog posts, The Four No No’s Of Leadership. Here is the podcast. What will you...
by Terri Klass | Apr 30, 2015 | Building Confidence, Empowerment, Gifts and Strengths, Leadership Development
In this age of strengths-finders and skills- focused thinking, leaders can spend an enormous amount of time focusing on what experience and skills they lack rather than taking stock of their existing knowledge and strengths. This can lead to seeing others as more...
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...