by Terri Klass | Mar 30, 2015 | Building Trust, Collaborative Leadership, Influential Leader, Leadership Development, leadership qualities, Team Building
Before I put together any presentation, I make sure to do my homework and research about the topic. I also try to find out as much as possible about the audience and some of their concerns. During my preparation, I learn many new things about the challenges people may...
by Terri Klass | Aug 18, 2014 | Building Trust, Generosity, Influential Leader, Inspire, Leadership Brand, Leadership Development, Team Building
In the NY Times this morning there was an article about how several small companies are using algorithms to market specific products like clothing, make-up and wines to different individuals. The concept is to make online shopping more customized for buyers based on...
by Terri Klass | Apr 17, 2013 | Change Management, Dealing With Crises, Empowerment, Influential Leader, Leadership Development
When I work with organizations on change management, I often use a game involving tennis balls. In this exercise I ask the group to form a circle. Then I hand a tennis ball to a person in the circle and ask them to throw it to someone. Then that person throws the ball...
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...
by Terri Klass | May 8, 2012 | Building Trust, Collaborative Leadership, Influential Leader, Leadership Development, leadership qualities, Team Building
Leading a team can be tricky business when members have so many different personality and work styles. Even though diverse opinions and ideas are critical for innovation, leaders need to have the skills to successfully connect the team players. When a project steers a...