back BUSINESS MANAGEMENT what others say Following are just a few of the many letters and project responses we've received from: To go straight to topic specific letters, please click below: Customized Team Projects Health Care Keynote Speaking 1on1 Coaching One on One Coaching Colin Bodell, Senior Vice President, VA Software Corporation "I wanted to pass on my thanks and appreciation for the class you recently conducted for two of my staff. The leadership 'Course of Action' has proven invaluable as a tool for growing the personal and leadership skills of my team. Almost from the start of the class I observed the skills and techniques that you taught being applied to daily business situations. The preparation that you lead me through ahead of the course helped define the changes and improvements that were realized (and more!) by the end of the course. I've also appreciated you keeping me informed as to progress at each stage of the course—the final meeting between you, the team members and me was open and very constructive regarding continuing actions and areas of focus." Back to top Laurie Thomas, President, Nice Ventures, Inc. "Nice Ventures had retained The Learning Center in April 2000 to help address executive team dynamics that were having an adverse effect on the company's ability to hold mid-management to critical profit and loss objectives. The company, while under severe financial stress, made a decision that without the ability of the executive team to work together effectively, the company would not be able to survive. In addition to monthly sessions with the top mid-level managers, we also enrolled several key executives, including myself, in individual sessions to help them function more effectively as leaders (the individual course focus being in key areas of leadership, communication, control, and commitment). These experiences helped navigate through periods of great uncertainty and economic stress. I strongly recommend The Learning Center and their team to companies with similar issues." Back to top Arthur H. White, M.D., Chairman, SpineCare "I thank you Learning Center for a process which has indelibly brightened my business and personal life." Back to top Robert Paar, General Manager, The Dexter Corp. "Even more important to me than these techniques has been the self-knowledge I developed during our sessions. I have never experienced such enlightenment before, and I have been through a good deal of training of one kind or another. I recommend this Course of Action training to many people, and will continue to do so." Back to top Ed Seguine, Guittard Chocolate Co. "As the view of my interactions with others has been broadened, so also has my view of myself. I have changed. I have had my children comment on my changes. I believe that I have changed at my work as well in a positive and productive way. I feel this from the response I am getting from others as well as my own feelings. While somewhat hesitant at first, perhaps fearing that my standards, principles, and nature were going to be somehow "altered" in ways that I would not like, I highly recommend this course to anyone who wants to see themselves and others as they really are, to develop interactions based on understanding, trust, respect, and integrity." Back to top Brad Post, Airplane Manufacturer "The training focused on me, how I see myself and how others see me. It also focused on critical life issues for me like getting approval, being right, listening to others and perhaps most important, learning how to use my abilities to best advantages. For me, the Learning Center course was an important milestone in my development. I learned more about myself that week than I have in any other training experience. To be honest, I still deal with the consciousness-raising points that were revealed to me that week. However, because of the Learning Center training, I can now see my feelings, and those of others more clearly. As such, I am working to improve and help others where it makes a difference." Back to top Jim Starr, The Good Guys "First speaking from the professional side, it seems as if I am more approachable. More of my associates want my time than ever before. This is a true turnaround from what used to happen. I truly feel I have changed the way the store views me on a professional level and I am getting the results I need through leadership not intimidation... On the personal side, my relationship with my kids has improved through better communication on my part. My old way of dealing with adversity is gone... The training I received at the Learning Center was the best training I have ever received. I feel this will last my lifetime." Back to top Lynne A. White, Partner, Browning/White & Assoc. "Major breakthroughs for me. The most tremendously powerful part of all this was being able change ineffective, ingrained habits while going through a real-life crises—a time when one would most naturally revert to the familiar style of coping. For months after completing the course, I have remained clear-headed, been more productive at work, constantly set goals and made decisions based on those goals, increased my physical strength and endurance and been truly relaxed and happy. Quite frankly, I have not felt better in my entire life." Back to top Marwan Shishakly, Vice-President, Northern Telecom "As a result of our sessions together, it is clear that my personal toolkit has been significantly enriched. My ability and desire to listen well and communicate effectively has gone up and as a result, each day is quite naturally a more positive experience all the way around." Back to top Amy Sayre, Minuteman Program Manager, Airplane Manufacturer "Thanks for the wonderful experience. The results of the Course of Action are already taking firm hold, and I still feel like I had a great vacation too." Back to top Gerda White, Human Resources Mgr., ILC Technology "Ten months ago I was convinced the only way for me to remain effective in my job was to be able to get away from it. Since completing the course, getting away has not crossed my mind. I have energy again and my creative powers are back. I have accomplished more in these 2 1/2 months than all last year." Back to top ILC Technology The original intent of the course was to provide effective leadership and management skills needed to help the ILC Technology manufacturing department become more productive. To that end, Cermax manufacturing has had one of the most productive quarters ever with a significant increase in gross profit margins. There is no question that your program has helped me and my team achieve that level of productivity." Back to top Ed Bushnell, Chief Engineer, Airplane Manufacturer "The Learning Center's course "Turning Points" gave me the means of dealing with my personal need for change and get more in emotional and physical control... I am very pleased with the current feedback from my fellow workers and my wife on how I have changed. It is a good feeling when both the customer and my team state they are glad I am back from a business trip or vacation." Back to top    © 2009 Learning Center Incorporated • All rights reserved. For free consultation on your critical team/leader/performance issues, or leadership training seminars in California or your own state/country email info@learningcenter.net . back