I have had some
profound results myself in the last weeks since
the course. I ordered The Leader's Digest
and workbook for my whole team (12 managers) and
have started the introduction in training last
week. I have briefed my CEO on the program we
are working with and she is thrilled. If you
ever need anyone as a referral for the coaching
course and future clients, I'd be pleased to
talk about how much we have used that course and
how we have adapted everything in it into our
sales coaching program. Thanks again Jim for all
of your leadership and guidance!"
— Jane Stollar, Director, Retail Sales and
Operations, CAA Mid-Western Ontario
"The workshop was tremendous. I sincerely
believe your presentation was one of - if
not the best - I have been to."
— Monty McKay, Purolator Canada Ltd.
"The course provided some excellent
suggestions for becoming a better leader
without overwhelming the participants with
information. Jim is very motivating,
knowledgeable, and entertaining. This was
time well spent."
— Francie Dudeck, Great-West Life
"One of the best presentations I have
ever heard on leaders' needs and qualities."
— Jim Wright, Lasalle Police
"Excellent practical presentation with
multiple tools to apply to diverse
situations."
— Ron Fearon, Confederation College
"Great content. Very inspiring!"
— Louis Roy, Communications Security
Establishment
"Excellent session. In the heat of
constant battle, it's easy to become
distracted with multiple issues. This
session was a real reminder and re-ignited
my passion for leadership and helped me
refocus on what's really important – 'the
people'."
— John Enns, Alberta Infrastructure
"Excellent. A complete step-by-step
package of information."
— Mohan Vargiese, SOA-ACSC
"Went beyond my expectations, as Jim
really got me to think of where I am, and
where I want to be. He provided things to
think about on the "how to get there."
— Alain Dufresne, Bell Canada
"A great "tune-up" for values and focus
that can make a real difference for one's
self and team."
— Betty Deane, Alberta Government
"Firstly, the response from the group
was most overwhelming in their support
for the message you delivered as well as
the delivery itself (you haven't lost
your touch). Our managers all look
forward to Jim's message as he continues
to communicate not only at their level
but also touch on and reinforce key
leadership issues that all lend
themselves to making Laidlaw an employer
of choice. I thank you, Jim, for helping
us grow our people into effective
managers and leaders."
— Gary Wilson, Laidlaw Education
Services
"Excellent energy. Obviously a labor
of love. Your passion for the topic is
infectious!"
— Mark Cox, Hamilton Police
"Jim kept my attention and provided
me with lots of ideas and tools to
improve my personal and business life."
— Sue Casselman, Bell Canada
"Excellent presentation and program.
Thanks!"
— Field Manager, BC Hydro
"I attended on the recommendation of my
manager, who is encouraging all of our group
to attend. Excellent session and refreshing
from previous leadership sessions I have
attended. Enjoyed the setting and the
diversity of other participants."
— Co-Ordinator, London Health Sciences
Centre
"This was very worthwhile — in time and
resources, from both a professional and
personal perspective."
— Project Leader, Alberta Agricultural
Food and Rural Development
"Thanks again for delivering your
executive development workshop. We again had
very positive feedback. Participants rated
your knowledge of the topic at a 4.89 out of
a possible 5.00. They rated your
teaching/presentation skills at a 4.63 out
of a possible 5.00 and the quality of the
program at a 4.55 out of a possible 5.00.
Some of the comments include:
- "good material, expertise,
thought-provoking, many resources for
future work, further exploring"
- "excellent examples"
- "well done, very worthwhile"
- "very interesting, nice informal
style, covered a lot of information in a
short period of time well, overall very
enjoyable and helpful"
The benchmark for our programs is a
rating of 4.00 out of 5.00. Your ratings
were excellent."
— Rita Greenidge, Executive Development
Consultant, The Cabinet Office, Ontario
Government
"Your workshop was truly a pleasure. I'm
pleased to report I've set aside a full day
a week to be around the office without an
agenda, talking with staff, and also advised
staff that this day is theirs with no other
commitments. Thanks for the inspiration and
most importantly, the practical steps. I'll
use them in monthly planning to add one
improvement at a time relevant to our team's
needs."
— M. Ingrid Brodie, A/Director, Public
Safety Initiatives, Policing and Victim
Services, Department of Justice
"This session had direct, practical
application to my work."
"Great workshop! It brought many ideas
together into a meaningful framework."
"Your approach of providing the framework
— the "big picture" — supported by
appropriate content made the material very
real for me."
"I have to tell you how inspired I have
become since hearing your presentation at
the Ontario Police College a couple of weeks
ago. I started reading one of the books you
gave us and I couldn't believe what I was
reading. It certainly wasn't the usual dry
leadership step-by-step program I have been
used to in the past. Quite the contrary. It
was lively, thought provoking, interesting,
stimulating, refreshing, I could go on and
on.
Then I received your newsletter, The
Leader Letter. In life, I am sure you
will agree, timing is everything. It's not
just being at the right place at the right
time, but it's also doing the right thing.
Dustin Hoffman once said (and he laboured
to make the point during his acceptance
speech at the Oscars) about "Hitting the
note." It's doing everything possible, just
at the right time and just at the right
moment, striving for perfection resulting in
"Hitting the note." Jim, you have hit that
note for me. You have triggered a response
in me that I have been searching for.
I want to thank you for your courage in
following your heart.
Jim, I have no authority to say this
but...you are a chosen one, my friend. I am
so grateful that our paths crossed."
— David Ingrassia, Ontario Police College
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