Speakers Reviews

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Howard Putnam

“Our Global Leadership was extremely impressed and engaged by Howard’s presentation. He aligned his thoughts on leadership with our corporate culture and objectives to deliver messages that were on target and permeate able. His background is impressive, but our group was more impressed with his nature. He embodies leadership qualities that they wish to strive for.” –Honeywell Process Solutions

Howard Putnam

“We get your weekly emails and enjoy them very much. We have shared them with our new employees, who’ve joined since you spoke, and they’ve found them extremely valuable as well (and have themselves subscribed!). You have so much wonderful experience, and it’s really a gift that you take the time to share your learning and inspiration with others. We would certainly be very happy to have you back to speak at a future engagement – the reviews were AMAZINGLY and UNIFORMLY positive! You inspired us all!” –Discover Financial Services

Howard Putnam

“Howard, we really appreciated you taking time out of your incredibly busy schedule to address our group. They truly enjoyed your speech and are still talking about it!” –Farm Credit Bank of Texas

Howard Putnam

“It was our pleasure having you speak – we received A LOT of feedback on how much everyone enjoyed your presentation and how relevant the information you shared was to our current goal of putting our customers first in planning. You truly contributed to the success of our event and helped make it both enjoyable and memorable. We look forward to receiving your weekly e-mails and hope to have the opportunity to work with you again in the future.” –Discover Financial Services

Howard Putnam

“Howard met our objectives in bringing a strong business case presentation to our group. Everything went very well, and I appreciated personally talking with Howard before the event.” –Illinois Bankers Association

Howard Putnam

“Howard was terrific! He exceeded our expectations. It was great that he was able to mingle with our group the night before the speech (reception and dinner) to get to know us personally. It was very clear that Howard had done his homework about our organization and that made a big difference. –Federal Reserve Bank of Boston

Howard Putnam

“I want to personally thank you for your appearance at the Bank’s Annual Planning Conference. The reviews are in and your presentation was rated as outstanding by the participants. The subject matter and your delivery really hit home with our leadership.” –Federal Reserve Bank of Boston

Howard Putnam

“Thank you for speaking to us last week. The feedback on you was delightfully positive. Your remarks and sense of humor were well received and I think our people came away with some new insights and feeling more positive about Union Bank’s future.” –Union Bank of California

Scott Klososky

“Scott Klososky delivered an insightful and thought provoking session that challenged the way our decision makers view the use of technology, in particular the internet, within their own businesses. Scott is an engaging presenter who is adept at describing cutting-edge technologies in terms that non IT-savvy business people can relate to and understand.” –Baker Tilly International

Scott Klososky

“Working with Scott made us realize that the future happens at an increasingly rapid rate, and that our adaptiveness will determine our survival. He brings business and technology concepts together in a relevant way that very few people can do.” –Baker Tilly USA

Dr. Nido Qubein

“What a presentation!! Thank you so much for an awe-inspiring gig in Chicago. Everyone at First Command is still singing your praises.” –First Command

Dr. Nido Qubein

“Nido Qubein was wonderful. The franchisees loved him and his message. He pulled at the heart strings of these small business owners and they really connected with his message. He spoke so passionately and the emotion he drew from the audience was impressive. He as well received a standing ovation (from a group of attendees who generally are not easily impressed or often get out of their seats for presenters).” –H&R Block

Dr. Nido Qubein

“I really don’t know when I have been so impacted by a speech. I have three children and I have already told them that I hope to get a copy of that presentation because I wanted them to hear it. I hope you realize what a gift you have. I traveled with a group of directors to this meeting and you were the ‘hit’ of the meeting. They were constantly bringing up something you said.” –Southwest Georgia Farm Credit

Dr. Nido Qubein

“Nido is an incredible speaker and my office continues to quote him almost every day. It is remarkable that one speaker could have such an effect. I could have listened to him all day.” –AgFirst Farm Credit Bank

Dr. Nido Qubein

“Nido’s common sense approach to business success is practical and enlightening. His challenge to conventional wisdom was both refreshing and thought-provoking. This seminar was a valuable investment of my time.” –United Federal Credit Union

Dr. Nido Qubein

“Nido Qubein was universally dynamic, and the audience was riveted to his every word including his words of wisdom – all delivered with a punch of humor that kept us all laughing. I could hardly control my laughter over his rich, but common sense insight. He received a standing ovation, and I have told my children all about High Point University.” –Advanced Equities Financial Corporation

Peter Vidmar

“Thank you for your most entertaining and inspiring presentation! As our opening keynote speaker, you set the bar for all those who followed you on the platform. The responses we have received from our attendees after the convention only verify that you made a lasting and memorable impression on our members. Peter, you inspired and energized them, while providing maximum entertainment our attendees expect from on opening keynoter.” –American Payroll Association

Peter Vidmar

“Thought you would like to know that our meeting evaluations are in and you were a hit! Which made us look very smart in front of our customers…so as far as Comdata’s performance in inviting you: 10 for originality, 10 for virtuosity, and even though having you on our program was no risk at all, I still give us a 10 for a decision that was Rewarding! Many thanks.” –Comdata

Peter Vidmar

“Working with Peter was fantastic. He took the time to prepare for the presentation, whether it was participating on a conference call with our team, to arriving ahead of time to meet people in the business and understand how it works. His presentation was extremely well received and he made himself available to meet and greet afterwards. Everything went perfectly!” –GE Consumer Finance

Peter Vidmar

“We were so pleased with Peter’s presentation at our All Staff Together Day. He was great and our employees loved him and his performance. Kudos to Peter!” –Travis Credit Union