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 | Dec 21, 2012 | Empowerment, Evaluating Leaders, Goal Setting, Leadership Development
For many of us, this past year was filled with both successes and challenges. As 2012 closes, it is a great time to reflect on what went well and what could have gone better. Looking back is always a healthy exercise because it allows us to gain a big picture...
by Terri Klass | Nov 19, 2012 | Career Development, Coaching, Influential Leader, Leadership Development, Manager as Coach
When was the last time you thought about helping someone reach for a higher goal? As leaders, one way we motivate others to achieve and grow is by taking the time to discuss strengths, passions and dreams. Not all leaders have the confidence or desire to meet with...
by Terri Klass | Oct 22, 2012 | Career Development, Coaching, Communication, Influential Leader, Leadership Development, Positive Feedback
In a recent management training program I presented, we explored obstacles to effective coaching sessions. We shared stories of feedback sessions gone wrong. We laughed, we groaned and then we decided to try to understand why some managers and leaders are more...
by Terri Klass | Oct 9, 2012 | Career Development, Coaching, Collaborative Leadership, Leadership Development, Manager as Coach
When was the last time you coached someone on your team about their career growth? During many of our performance review sessions, leaders tend to focus on the skills and responsibilities of each team member’s contributions. We look at the previous year’s goals and...
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...
