by Terri Klass | Sep 4, 2022 | Curiosity, Goal Setting, Leadership Development, Open-Minded, Storytelling
Hands down, my favorite time of the year is the fall and especially the month of September. There is just something very hopeful and energizing for leaders as the autumnal equinox begins. Whether we anchor our leadership direction to the beginning of September or the...
by Terri Klass | Jul 10, 2022 | Communication, Compassion, Creative Leadership, Influential Leader, Leadership Development, Storytelling
It is often said that leadership and influence are one and the same thing. Coaching leaders and presenting leadership development programs for many years has led me to the same conclusion. In fact, it is often not the person with the fanciest title who is the most...
by Terri Klass | Oct 3, 2021 | Career Development, Change Management, Collaborative Leadership, Gifts and Strengths, Leadership Development, Storytelling, Team Building
In many of our organizations, leaders are noticing that there is a revolving door syndrome taking place. There has been a great deal of talk of “The Great Resignation” or a “Resignation Exodus” occurring across all industries as well as all levels of experience. It...
by Terri Klass | Dec 9, 2018 | Collaborative Leadership, Influential Leader, Inspire, Leadership Development, Storytelling, strategic listening
This past week I was a guest at a local business community event whose mission was to reach out and employ adults with disabilities as well as veterans. The speakers were all wonderful but one in particular really caught my attention. Although he held a high political...
by Terri Klass | Oct 7, 2018 | Building Trust, Influential Leader, Leadership Development, Storytelling
Working with a new vendor this past week I tried to understand who they were and if I could work well with them. Questions circled my mind: Did I like what they were explaining about their experience? Were they good listeners and willing to hear my side and...
by Terri Klass | Aug 26, 2018 | Career Development, Curiosity, Empowerment, Leadership Development, Management Development, Mentoring, Open-Minded, Storytelling
Meeting with all levels of leaders in my leadership workshops always brings stories of courage and strength as well as narratives of failure and defeat. Whether we are focusing on being more powerful communicators or finding ways to build an environment of trust, each...
