by Terri Klass | Apr 17, 2012 | Influential Leader, Leadership Brand, Leadership Development, Storytelling
A few days ago I was speaking with a leader in one of my trade organizations who was complaining about not having members involved. He was wondering why only certain people who join associations become involved. We have all joined different professional organizations...
by Terri Klass | Nov 3, 2011 | Building Trust, Communication, Evaluating Leaders, Leadership Development, leadership qualities
A few weeks ago I attended a conference of mostly accountants from all across North America. It was fascinating to meet such focused individuals who also have a streak of creativity running through them. They were all leaders in their firms of varying sizes,...
by Terri Klass | Sep 12, 2011 | Coaching, Communication, Leadership Development, leadership qualities, strategic listening
If you look around your office, how many effective leaders do you see? How many people can you honestly say you would follow down a path because you believe they could help you blossom in your career? Are there leaders that you feel are trustworthy and deserving of...
by Terri Klass | Sep 28, 2010 | Communication, Leadership Development, Teams
There are so many technically competent managers and leaders who seem to have so much trouble leading successful teams. One might think that a leader’s superior expertise in an area would be good enough for their followers to support them. But that is not the case. At...
by Terri Klass | Jun 2, 2010 | Building Trust, Communication, Leadership Development, Positive Feedback, Team Building
One of the most important attributes for a great leader is the ability to remain positive even when a firm is experiencing a downturn and the future may require some tough decision-making. Do not underestimate the value of creating a positive environment for you and...
