by Terri Klass | Jan 14, 2013 | Coaching, Empowerment, Influential Leader, Team Building
There is a sign on the wall at my gym that says: “Motivation got you here. Habit will keep you coming.” I stare at these words when I work out and think about how this applies to both life and organizations. When it comes to exercising, a person can’t even begin a...
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 | Jul 24, 2012 | Collaborative Leadership, leadership qualities, Positive Feedback, strategic listening, Team Building
Whether we are senior executive leaders or middle management leaders, our biggest and most powerful challenge is creating the best team. According to Jim Collins, it all starts and ends with people. He points out that: “It all begins with people. Right people on the...
