PAL "Taking Stock" Workshop Retreat

Some Commendations from Participants 

John Blaydes, Brea, California

• "Mac, the ProActive Leadership Workshop Retreat empowered me with the tools for successful leadership. This powerful workshop with 360 degree feedback from those I serve, focused my attention on applying the tested strategies and real-life examples of true leadership that will make a significant, positive difference in my role as a leader. 

The PAL Workshop Retreat identified for me the skills of inspirational leadership and the steps for creating a climate of excellence in my organization. As a participant, I had the opportunity to receive valuable feedback from people I work with and complete a wide-variety of assessments and inventories designed to help me gain insight into my personal leadership style, time-management skills and conflict resolution skills.  

The PAL Workshop Retreat provided me with valuable time for self-reflection, interaction with fellow participants and personal feedback from you as the facilitator and coach. This workshop was a life-changing experience for me, giving me the skills, strategies and confidence to meet the challenges, changes and complexities of leadership. Through participation in this workshop I was able to clarify my core values and beliefs, enhance my communication skills, and identify my leadership strengths and shortcomings. I highly recommend this inspirational workshop for any person seeking to enhance their skills and insights as a leader."

Mary Gonzales Mend, Pomona, California

• "Mac, I was extremely pleased to have participated in the ProActive Leadership Workshop Retreat program at Lake Arrowhead.  I was convinced that a small group of professional colleagues could give each other sufficient feedback in a short period of time to make an impact on their outlook and attitudes. I was not wrong.  Not only did the Workshop Retreat experience have an impact on me, personally and professionally, but more importantly, that impact noticeably impacted my professional contributions to my organization and interactions with my colleagues."

Dr. Terrance Giboney, Monrovia, California

• "Mac, I want to personally thank you for the tremendous amount of time, energy and creativity which you invested in all of us who were fortunate enough to be able to attend your ProActive Leadership Workshop Retreat. The quality of thought, research and preparation which went into this program from the very beginning was most apparent.  This was by far the most intensive and best leadership development program I have ever attended. I genuinely believe that this program will have more long lasting benefit for me as a leader than all the other programs during my 20 years as a leader."

Grace Kojima, El Monte, California

• "Mac, thank you for providing the opportunity to participate in this excellent leadership development program. It has helped me re-evaluate my self personally and professionally, recognize the full potential of all individuals, and given me lots of positive energy to promote and practice the concepts and principles of ProActive Leadership. The leadership, management and organization development content was excellent and I am highly motivated to live, model and teach others in leadership positions the principles and concepts of ProActive Leadership." 

Dr. Kenneth Moffit, Lennox, California

• "Mac, I want to take this opportunity to express a sincere "thank you" for an excellent ProActive Leadership Workshop Retreat.  It was extremely valuable to me to be able to take some time and look at myself as others see me.  This is something that few of us do, for various reasons, and it certainly can make a better person and leader of us if we open up to the experience of taking off our rose-colored glasses and stare at reality.  

As you may recall, I set two main goals; one being to work to correct my controlling behavior, and the other being to get out of the office at a more reasonable time to enjoy my family.  I believe I now have a 50% completion rate, which is not yet passing my standards.  Just being conscious of the controlling aspect really allows me to release more power to the group I lead, and I think that is working well. 

Joyce Roebuck, El Monte, California

• "Mac, I want you to know that I found the ProActive Leadership Workshop Retreat to be an extremely valuable experience for me.  It provided a boost for me and motivation to re-examine my priorities. The concept of creating a personal and an organizational vision and look for ways to align them and the governing operating values in both was especially meaningful."  

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