" The content in the Transformational Leader-Manager Workshop is very appropriate for business leaders in today's market. John Wright's professional delivery, the interaction of the group and the workbook activities gently compelled me into a fully engaged participant. Creating results in meaningful and lasting change is the focus of this class. As a result of my participation I created an action plan for both my personal and professional development. Now I am focussed on creating meaningful and lasting change for myself and those I influence."
Sarah E. Hurst - Manager, Training, Stewart and Stevenson
" It was an inspiring day! Just as you said, none of the information was especially new, but you did an amazing job of wrapping all the knowledge in an inspirational package, tied a big bow on it and called it a ' Transformational Leader.' I plan to share my experience with my Regional and National Managers recommending the workshop for our Branch Managers. "
Theresa Tune - Regional Trainer, Western - Haverty's Furniture
"I attended the Transformational-Leader Manager workshop in Fort Worth on 2/4/10. This was one of the best leadership trainings I have attended so far. The focus on self-development was an important component that most leadership trainings don't cover. I recommend this training to anyone both to strengthen their leadership skills as well as their personal development."
Sue Newman, Learning and Development Consultant, Wells Fargo Bank
"Thank you for a wonderful class. You are truly dynamic and will always leave lasting impressions on each life you touch."
Victoria Radke, Sr. Manager of Franchising, Marriott Corporation
"The class was very profound...I will be a much better leader by applying what I have learned from this workshop. Thank you very much."
Cristina Jaramilla, United States Postal Service
' I enjoyed the exchange of experiences and opinions. I appreciate the ' better listener' skills as well as the various tools for me to look inside myself and start there to make me a better leader. I thought the workshop was perfect and you kept everyone interested and excited about the topics. I have already recommended this workshop to my co-workers that would benefit from its content.
Roberta Meader, Office Manager - West Engineering Services
"Thanks for the excellent training class. I have been to many, many training classes over the years, but this one will have more practical applications than any other event I have been involved in. I appreciate very much the professionalism you showed throughout the training."
Kyle B. Drake, Senior Project Manager, Capital One Auto
"I really believe you brought a lot to the program; from the team building exercise with the bikes, to your comments concerning the assessment of goal values (a, b, c) to your final statements relating to transforming the organization...everything was, in my estimation, very appropriate and helpful. It is obvious that you are very professional in what you do, and you have an easy way about you that enables people to relate to you personally. I know for a fact that many of our board members were impressed with your presentations because I heard them talking afterwards."
Wally Key, President, Saginaw Area Chamber of Commerce
"I enjoyed the day, & I thought all your information was very informative. The information about three levels of customers really reminded me about the importance of keeping either a board member or a customer. I feel we sign the member up or get the customer in the door but we forget about what it takes to keep the customer. I also enjoyed your way of getting to know each other. I have my list and I plan on typing it up and keeping it with my business card holder."
Janice S. Tims, Cottman Transmission
"John is a very engaging speaker and provides simple, "real-world" strategies to improve the leadership capability of your organization. I have had the pleasure of hearing John speak on two different occasions and each time found him to be interesting, thought-provoking and in-touch with today's leadership challenges."
Karen O'Connor, Principal Performance Consultant, Rockwell Collins.
"The experience far exceeded my expectations. John is an amazing instructor. His teaching method is extremely effective. I came out of the class with significantly more confidence...Thanks a Million.
Rick Bolanos, Sales Manager, Alps Electric
"His message on the transformational leader was right on with how to transform managers into leaders. He is an enthusiastic speaker, who captivated the audience and left them with a clear understanding of what it takes to be a transformational leader. I over heard many in the group say how much they appreciated the workshop and that they will be able to become a a much better leader as a result. Thanks John for sharing your expertise."
Dan Robertson, CM, Professional Development Chairman, North Texas Council
"This training helped us to identify our strengths and weaknesses as a team and individuals and to set a MAP to improve. John's presentation was fun, motivational and informative. His presentation style was simple and easy to understand. Great information!! I really appreciate the time he took to do his homework ahead of time and learn about our agency and mold his presentations to meet our needs."
Sharon Daniel, Director of Operations, Clayton Yes
" The program format was entertaining and creative and helped get our Board of Directors over the hump in team values. I'd highly recommend this type of leadership training to any small or large business trying to go to the next level of committment. "
Bob Hamilton, President/CEO, The Northeast Tarrant Chamber of Commerce
"I would like to acknowledge your contribution to the tremendous improvement in our subsea operating performance world-wide. Your leadership coaching and team-building strategies have been simple and straight forward allowing our course to have substantial impact on the way we run our business in the field units. You have helped us focus on creating great leaders and great companies develop great leaders."
Scott McGrath, Subsea Performance Team Leader, Transocean, Inc.
"John is a fabulous speaker. He held their attention, motivated everyone, and gave them valuable information. These foriegn-exchange students are already considered leaders and this class will be of great use in helping them take back information to their countries. I learned many things I can use here in the USA."
Patricia Darby, Future Leaders Exchange, Pacific Intercultural Exchange
"Your presentation was excellent and was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone. We appreciate you sharing your time, talent, and expertise with us. I must say, your impressions of Dean Martin were the highlight of the evening. Thank you for blending into our “Hollywood” themed event so well."
Frankie McMurrey, Executive Director, Clayton YES!
"John’s capability to communicate with young adults is stellar! His compassion for leadership training is obvious, and his ability to work with people is unique…he is always welcome at RYLA! Thanks, John!"
Mark Healy, Assistant General Coordinator, Rotary International
"I want to thank you for the development and conduct of an outstanding leadership and management program. The content and delivery was excellent and we look forward to our managers benefiting personally from the experience. I have had many fine compliments about the program. Once again, thanks for an outstanding program."
W.L.Richard, CIC, ARM, AAI - Managing Partner - Insight Consulting Group
"There were many things that I enjoyed. Particularly, I enjoyed the teamwork challenge of building the bikes. I also enjoyed the exercise of learning about our fellow board members. I learned many things about my fellow board members that I might never have known about them. A successful exercise!"
Keith C. Rinehart, Director of Recreation & Community Services, City of Saginaw