by Terri Klass | Apr 7, 2014 | Communication, Empowerment, Influential Leader, Leadership Brand, Storytelling
Like you, my conversations sometimes get away from me. I wish I could have a do-over and tell another person what I truly wanted to express. We don’t want to hurt someone’s feelings or we don’t want to create conflict, so we just rattle off some words that end a...
by Terri Klass | Mar 24, 2014 | Communication, Leadership Brand, Self-Promotion, Storytelling
Along the way, many of us have gotten the message that promoting our leadership brand needs to be done quietly. We worry that if we make too big a deal of what we represent, whether it be a product or service, other people will think we are being too pushy. While...
by Terri Klass | Sep 16, 2013 | Empowerment, Influential Leader, Leadership Brand, leadership qualities
Working with many different leaders in all types of industries, I have learned so much about what drives an individual’s choices and actions. Some people lead with their ability to visualize a big picture while others make decisions based on how it might impact their...
by Terri Klass | Jul 9, 2013 | Building Trust, Communication, Core Values, Influential Leader, Leadership Brand, Leadership Development, Storytelling
Growing up, I was taught to keep my personal life private. Beginning with my family, my parents encouraged me to be careful about what information I shared with people, including my friends. When I entered the workplace, I carried that belief with me that there should...
by Terri Klass | Feb 24, 2013 | Communication, Influential Leader, Leadership Brand, Leadership Development, leadership qualities
Moving into new leadership positions can be both invigorating and paralyzing at the same time. On one hand we are looking forward to sharing the dreams and goals we have been storing within ourselves for a period of time. On the other hand we might feel overwhelmed as...
