CLIENT COMMENTS
Note: Client names and titles are not included because
most of these comments were submitted as part of an anonymous evaluation
process.
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"I thought the Regional Leadership Training Institute was wonderful.
I think we achieved all of our objectives while still providing a really fun weekend. You can always tell by the level of spirit how much the teens really enjoyed the convention. The level of spirit this time showed that everyone had a great time. As the teens were being picked up by their parents I heard nothing but positive comments. And not just that they had fun, I also heard comments about how smooth everything went and how much they learned. Dr. Sokolow, Thank you again for everything you did to make RLTI such a success!!!"
- Jenna, Cherry Hill, NJ
" All of the feedback I have received about the Regional Leadership Training Institute has been nothing but positive! I'm pretty sure everyone learned a great deal, including myself. The favorite program seems to be the World Cafe. Everyone learned a lot from it. My sincerest thanks go out to you for all of your help, guidance, and time. RLTI would not have been half as good without you!" -
Samantha, Voorhees, NJ
"I thought the program was amazing. I felt that the best activity was the World Cafe and I think a lot of kids felt the same way. I think that the message of leadership with an underlying message of spirit is what BBYO is all about so the spiritual principles of leadership you taught us were a perfect fit. Congratulations on such a wonderful convention. You made it one of the best ones I have ever been to. I really appreciated all you did for us this weekend."
- Evan, Cherry Hill, NJ
“It was a pleasure
to meet you at the Foundation of Enlightened Leadership: A Spiritual
Journey. Congratulations for a most successful Institute. I welcomed
the opportunity for a renewed spirit and enjoyed the time for sharing
and reflection. Kudos to you and your staff.”
“Congratulations! You are off and
running….The world needs your kind of enlightenment.”
“…we want to thank you for
your leadership in The Principle of Hope and Fear session at our
conference on Enlightened Leadership…The session proved to
be very well received, useful, and informative to those in attendance.”
“…we
want to thank you for your participation
in our conference on Enlightened Leadership. Your presentation was
both enlightening and motivational….The
times ahead are very challenging for educators. Being able to provide
information and support for our leadership in recognizing their
own empowerment to better empower others was valuable….We
appreciate the time and energy that had to have gone into the preparation.
It mean a lot to those who received the benefit of attending. Overall,
the conference proved to be a hit. Thanks again for all that you
did. We really could not have accomplished something of this magnitude
without the skill, insight, support, and assistance from people
such as you.”
“(Domenico) Piazza’s work
with learning styles took it to a new level.”
“…best professional day in
a long time.”
When asked if they would
recommend the Institute to colleagues
and coworkers, 88.9 percent said, Yes!
“The experience of being a part
of the session at School Administrators of Iowa added to the enjoyment
and interest in the Principle of Manifesting our Vision. I was able
to visualize you and Paul in dialogue. The (related) chapter reinforced,
solidified, and shed insight on my thoughts relative to effective
leadership.”
“What a gift
to our Leading With Soul group you and Paul were these past two
days. I learned so much from your stories and dialogue. Your own
vulnerability and transparency help us all grow.”
“Now 80 or
so professors from the US and Canada know
of your inspired work! And deeply moved and inspired, they were.
Following the session, many folks
stayed to tell me that they intended to practice the 8 Principles
in their classrooms in the Fall. I was
quite silenced by the depth and breadth of their interest and the
spirit of their own intentions.”
“The seven lenses and the principles
are incredibly inviting. I can’t wait to read more. I’m
really curious to open the curtain of each of these.”
“Your chapter
on manifesting a vision is brilliant.
One of the great pleasures of reading
is to put oneself in the presence of minds that present ideas that
stretch one’s own mind. This your chapter accomplished with
aplomb. The two of you complement
each other well, sharing values, blending strategies and building
on a shared world view that strikes the right tone for leaders seeking
continued growth.”
“The overall comments
were very positive for all sessions…Those in attendance remain
interested in pursuing topics related to spirituality and rejuvenation.”
“I didn’t know much about
this topic (Appreciative Inquiry) before but enjoyed the experience.
This session was insightful…Great trust building experience.”
“Wonderful concept
and ideal to implement (The Principle of Intention). Very Helpful.
This session will keep me thinking hard for awhile. It caused me
to reexamine the primary purpose of what we do.”
“My administrators loved the closing
day with your article (on the principles of enlightened leadership)…I
think it was because it was the second time through and they saw
even more than they did the first time, which they also loved…Their
conversation centered on their personal connections to what is important
in the role of a leader.”
“Serving others
(The Principle of Serving Others) in an important concept. This
idea resonates with me.”
“Enjoyed the session (yoga activity)…Excellent
demonstration and relevant information. Great relaxing experience.”
“The Dialogue session
was refreshing. It helped synthesize the previous discussions.”
“The three days
(Institute) were extremely well organized.”
“What an amazing experience. I truly
believe that we will all see this conference as a turning point
in our careers. Thank you for bringing us all
together and planting so many seeds of wonderful ideas.”
“Dynamic, informative, and fabulous
are the key adjectives participants used to describe the NJASA…Summer
Leadership Institute…The major themes of both keynote presenters
were tied together by the workshops on the principles of empowered
leadership and the dialogue conducted by Dr. Paul Houston, AASA
Executive Director and Dr. Steve Sokolow, Executive Director of
the Center for Empowered Leadership.”
“Steve and Paul’s work is
so refreshing, affirming it causes you to Reflect!”
“Content
(of the Institute) was excellent.”
“This was a rejuvenating experience
and needs to be provided at least once a year.”
“The opportunity for more administrators
to benefit from this type of program needs to be extended.”
“This experience gives us the tools
to work smarter and to work deeper.”
“Simply a joy
to be enlightened by a mind such as that of Bea Mah Holland.”
“I loved this [yoga activity].
The idea will be put to good use. At first it was awkward and difficult
to relax, but the objective was achieved.”
“Nicely done.
The varied components of the presentation on The Principle of Serving
Others kept us focused and on task.”
“Great opportunity to listen, think,
and reflect.”
“We need more
of this type of time together. A quality experience! Thank you.”
“I loved the conversation. Thank
you for offering this conference.”
“Excellent stimulation.”
“The Dialogue helped synthesize
all the varied input and previous discussions.”
“Principle of Intention
– Excellent, thought-provoking [in terms of the] importance
of working from your integrity. Thanks for the validation.”
“What a different educational system
we would have if every educator came from the Principle of Serving
Others.”
“Yoga – Claire Diab is wonderful.
She never misses a teaching point and
makes learning fun.”
“I thought all sessions were inspiring,
thought provoking and empowering. By the
end of the sessions I felt revitalized, empowered and inspired.
Thank you for providing food for the mind and soul.”
“I liked the emphasis
on being in the now and just being.”
“Yoga – nice relaxing end
to the day.”
“I’m reminded to ‘be’
and not just ‘do’."
“The Principle of Serving Others
– I’m reminded to reflect on others’ needs, not
just mine.”
“The Principle of Hope and Fear
– Excellent session.”
“The Principle of Serving Others
was thought-provoking and encouraged reflective thinking.”
“Appreciative Inquiry – I
don’t recall ever having such a strong trust building experience
in such a short time.”
“The Principle of Serving Others
– I had no idea there were so many aspects to servant leadership."
“Yoga – my father must be
ecstatic! He always wanted me to do yoga.”
“The Principle of Intention –
excellent presentation, very dynamic and motivating, good interaction
exercises.”
“Yoga – wow! What a sense of
peace and well being I feel.”
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