The Dale Carnegie Course® Testimonials
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Construction
"With this training I now feel more capable of doing my job and doing it well. My company will benefit from me going through this training by having more confidence in me that I will be able to handle most any situation that may come up with a client."
-Brett Eberhard, Field Supervisor
Hazar-Besto Corporation
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"As superintendent of Mason Public Schools, I must motivate others toward the vision of the organization on a daily basis. I realized that the use of enthusiasm and demonstrating true appreciation for the work of others, accomplishing goals seem to be more easily attainable and the work climate more positive. Also, the "Magic Formula" has been beneficial in my daily speaking. I often have the opportunity to give my opinion on educational issues at board meetings, committee meetings, and social gatherings. Through the use of the "Magic Formula" my responses are more focused and concise."
-Larry Corbett, Superintendent
Mason Public Schools
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"This class has helped me be able to share most inner feelings and maybe let some walls down. I have also been able to share my thoughts in a more calm, tactful manner and with keeping others pride, feelings and emotions in mind. As a personnel manager I spent many hours training, developing, counseling, disciplining and overall mothering a large group of students and full time staff. I wish I had this training before I spent time effecting these peoples lives."
-Fatemeh Medina, Personnel Manager
Michigan State University, Brody Cafeteria
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"Having completed the course, it is easy to see why Dale Carnegie Programs are so successful. If only we could encourage more people to allow themselves to grow."
-Iva Corbett, Assistant Superintendent
Chelsea School District
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"I now know I can head up meetings at work, or even have an impromptu conference with the area managers without freaking out about talking. This was the main goal I had coming into the class and you have helped me exceed my expectations.
-Kristy Gnagey, Technical Services Engineer
Quaker Chemical Corporation
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"It has greatly increased my desire to succeed on a professional level. Since starting the course, I have been a much more confident and enthusiastic employee. I now speak up in meetings in which I used to feel intimidated just to attend. I am very excited that I was able to take the class at a young age, so I can utilize this training and knowledge for the rest of my career."
-Mark Lindman, Packaging Engineer
General Motors Flint Processing Center
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"The key idea I have gotten from The Dale Carnegie Course is to live a "Courageous" life. I know that I haven't in the past and that it may be difficult in the future to continue to break out of my box and go outside my comfort zone.. But, I know that you and The Dale Carnegie Course have better equipped me to do this in the future. I will also remember your inspiration to get out of my rut as a challenge for the future."
-Steven Shults, CPA
Cardinal Bowman & Co. P.C.
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"The MSU Federal Credit Union believes in an open door policy for our employees. With the changes I have made the employees feel more comfortable to approach me with issues and suggestions. They can tell from my actions and responses that they are important as well as what they have to say."
-Julie King, Assistant Branch Manager
MSU Federal Credit Union
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"Today, the Management Team has a greater respect and appreciation for the contribution I give to the organization. They now ask if I am available to give a presentation or if I can assist with one on a regular basis, I even had the Vice President of Information Services call me "The Man" and say that we are proud of you for the dynamic presentation you gave. That really meant a lot to me. I have even had co-workers who were not at the Management Team meeting say that they heard what a wonderful job I did on my presentation and congratulated me."
-Richard Rosenthal, Internal Auditor
State Employees Credit Union
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"We take the skills we learn in the Dale Carnegie Training® sessions and apply them to real-life cost saving problems. There have been hundreds of recommendations worth several million dollars in potential savings."
-Rick Carter, Vice President , Support Services & Organization Development
Hurley Medical Center
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"I believe that I have come a long ways from the first session here at Dale Carnegie. There have been many ways shown that promote improving on the Management level and in being so I can not just pick one that is the most important. The first is how to arouse in the other person an eager want. Lately I have gotten my employees to want to do the best job possible, showing them that when they do the best job possible it not only makes the department look better but makes themselves look good in the meantime. My employees are starting to take on more responsibilities and gain confidence at the same time."
-Paul Walker
Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort
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-Joe Fairchild, Security Supervisor
Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort
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"By learning the Leadership Principles I have been able to show more trust and appreciation for my staff which encourages them to take charge and strive for excellence in their positions. They know I trust them to do their job and that gives them a fine reputation to live up to."
-Jennifer Reilly, Front Desk Manager
Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort
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"By applying the Carnegie behaviors, I have found that seeds have been planted in those around me. Employees that previously caused shift wars are now more understanding and appear to be communicating as a team."
-David Short
Pharmacia Corporation
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"I'm a Pharmacia Coach, and Pharmacia has recouped their money in many ways during these past 12 weeks. I have used these skills to lead three shifts of operators, and together we have increased productivity and more importantly, morale. The sense of self-worth and self-confidence of my team dramatically improved. These new skills simply allow me to execute strategies and objectives more clearly and efficiently."
-Dennis Miller
Pharmacia Corporation
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"I found that often times by trying just a little harder on listening to those around me I would catch the meaning of what they said even if it was not exactly how they stated it. This has allowed me to become more proficient in my job and learn more with less effort. By encouraging some of the associates I found they would work just a little harder and do more of the small things that can make the group run smoother. These also translated into improved people skills."
-John Black
American Axle & Manufacturing
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"I believe Dale Carnegie Training is the best in the business for helping us deal with people, especially customers on a day-to-day basis. It's been just a few months since the training, but already we can see successful relationships starting to form."
-Sue Vogel, Technical Manager
Lucent Technologies
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"Not only have I benefited from this class, my family and my company has benefited too. Because I am a happier person, I will positively affect the lives of others. Because I control stress and worry, I will live longer, healthier, and a more productive life. Using the tools gained in this class, I get more things done on a daily basis at home and at work. Because the class is about action and practice, I have used all of the tools in many ways and in many times with success."
-Quentin McCallum
Analysts International, Sequoia Services Group
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"I approached the course with a strong desire to improve my human relation skills and increase my leadership skills. Another motivation was to observe and improve my leadership training skills. The course delivered. Although I have been a lifelong devote of self-development literature, particularly in the area of leadership, the Dale Carnegie training, with its emphasis on practical application, drove principles home and increased my skill levels."
-Jim Fuerstenau, Executive Director
Michigan Farmland and Community Alliance
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"This course has taught me positive approaches to all of life's daily challenges. It has helped me grow into the leader my manager, co-workers, and family are proud of. The growth and development I have gained has inspired others to also grow. Enthusiasm and positive attitudes are contagious!!"
-Jean Sands, Senior Auto Rater
Farm Bureau Insurance
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"When Farm Bureau suggested that I take The Dale Carnegie Course, I thought that they no longer had confidence in my ability and that they wanted to reform me. I quickly realized that this course has benefited me in all aspects of my life. By Farm Bureau sending me to this course, it has showed me that they have confidence in my ability and that I can be a valuable asset to the company."
-Carl Chaffee, SIU Special Investigator
Farm Bureau Insurance
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"Dale Carnegie reinforced me. During the talks we shared and activities we did, I felt relieved and able o express myself at home as well as at work. While working, I am able to communicate better with my supervisor and co-workers. I am able to give positive input on projects pertaining to my job. At home, I have improved my listening skills with my family. It helped me break down some of those walls and step out of my comfort zone. My wall was so high, I could not see beyond the height. Now, that wall is about this high, high enough to step over it."
-Jackie Wilson
GM, UAW Local 602
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"Dale Carnegie has worked wonders on my confidence both on and off the job. Prior to Dale Carnegie, I was not very comfortable with approaching my management on a one-on-one basis. I was always fearful I would make the wrong impression or get blown off and treated as insignificant. Session 6B "Crash Through Barriers" has had a most powerful effect on my interaction with my management. I have since had many direct contacts with the realization that I was fearing an animal that did not exist. The encounters have all been positive with very good results and as a result I have even greater confidence in myself. Off the job usage of the same principles, has helped me in approaching strangers and starting conversations. This is something I would not have done before Dale Carnegie."
-Mary Williams
Ford Motor Company
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"Because of the opportunity to take The Dale Carnegie Course, I have gained the confidence to trust my own knowledge and to share it with others in a clear and convincing manner. I saw positive results, recently when a senior manager in our organization expressed her fears about a meeting process that I had designed. She was concerned that the participants of the meeting lacked the trust level to accomplish the meeting's objectives.
Because of my ability to provide evidence that I had designed a well thought out meeting, she was able to commit to the meeting with confidence and excitement. The meeting was a great success and the two groups involved were able to move past their differences to create new opportunities for our customers."
-Lou Adams, Organizational Development Consultant
Michigan Department of Career Development
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"Before the Dale Carnegie Course, my life was like a treadmill; I would work late, take work home and still not get things done. By practicing the Dale Carnegie principles, I have a much calmer, happier and productive life. I now live life deliberately and fully. Projects that had been put off for years are now getting done. I have more time at work, more time for my family, and more time for myself. I have not only learned how to communicate more effectively, I've learned how to appreciate others; and that nothing is ever a set back, but an opportunity to become a better person."
-Damita Zweiback, Public Health Consultant
State of Michigan, Department of Community Health
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"My organization has gained a more confident and persuasive employee as a result of The Dale Carnegie Course. Within the past year I have been placed in a new role within the organization. A key role of my position is to ensure the business resources and the technical resources have a common understanding of the technology projects and technology related issues that develop within the business processes to which I am assigned. It also requires the ability to work in teams and facilitate meetings and work groups. All of these tasks were new and challenging to me in my professional environment.
Many of the skill areas where I sought to improve were addressed by The Dale Carnegie Course. The Dale Carnegie Course taught me to be a more assured and persuasive communicator and to focus on methods for developing collaborative solutions and gaining cooperation. The in-depth training offered by The Dale Carnegie Course provided me the opportunity to develop strong communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills that are essential to being successful in my position."
-Meg Leonard, Department Analyst
State of Michigan, Department of Management and Budget
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