Testimonials I Praise for Gene Griessman's presentations: “Gene Griessman visited our organization this week with his presentation Lessons Learned From Abraham Lincoln and Other Great Leaders. He received the highest ratings – consistent 5s – our members have ever given a speaker. He is spectacular. His opening one-man play is better than any evening at the theatre, and the following two-hour discussion on leadership is filled with wisdom, energy and inspiration.”   Bill Peterson, The Executive Committee, Saskatoon, Canada "In my 12 years as an association executive I've never seen a speaker better at holding the audience's attention.  Gene Griessman was the best." - Hugh J. Rushing, Executive Vice President, Cookware Manufacturing Association. "In my 25 years of booking guest speakers, I have never been held captive by every word and point being made by anyone to the degree I was during your presentation.  To say that the audience was spellbound would certainly be an underestimation; people were emotionally involved in what you were saying....Our group, especially at 8:00 a.m. is normally tough to please--but their standing ovation at the conclusion of your presentation surely speaks for itself!"---Paula D. Graber, Vice President, Communication, Forest Lawn Memorial Parks & Mortuaries "We thank you for your unbelievable performances - both as Abe Lincoln during our welcoming dinner and then again when you delivered the keynote address to the delegates the following morning.  It is not often--particularly within our group--that I hear nothing but positive comments about a speaker or program.  "Abe Lincoln made my whole convention experience worthwhile!"  "Gene Griessman has a powerful message and I felt both energized and motivated."  These were just a few of the comments I have received.  You truly were the highlight of our 25th annual convention, and you made it both memorable and fun!"---Edna Sendish Peters, Executive Director, International Beverage Dispensing Equipment Association “The rave reviews are still coming in from our managers about your Lincoln presentation.  As you know, all our senior managers in the region attended the conference.   Also we had our national management team from Washington, D.C.  The only thing they have in common is they are not easily impressed....Your “Lincoln” evoked universal praise with many commenting that they would love to have you again next year.  I was particularly impressed with my meeting with you before the conference.   You asked what themes or impressions I would like conveyed to my management team.   You drew upon your expansive knowledge of Lincoln to artfully convey these themes and impressions....You have melded your knowledge of management principles with a superb acting ability and in so doing you captivate the hearts and imaginations of all who are privileged to see you.   You were Lincoln, and we listened to you with no less awe and reverence.    Bravo!”---Henry G. Watkins, Chief Judge, Southern Region, Office of Hearings and Appeals, Social Security Administration "The audiences were captivated by your message and your entertaining style. The presentation on the achievement factors of successful people was so well received that many in the audience brought their colleagues to your session the next morning on turn-of-the-century trends."---Donald Plitnick, Chair, Technical Vitality Council, Boulder, IBM "It would be an understatement to say that you were the hit of the conference... My personal thanks for making the programming committee and myself look like geniuses."---Marty Ford, President, New England Association for Cooperative Education and Field Experience "In my estimation, the time management seminar was instrumental in creating a helpful surge in production... I believe these talks contributed to this agency producing the largest amount of increase in production for the last quarter from $60 million to $113 million."---John W. Baker, CLU, ChFC, General Agent Emeritus, Atlanta Agency of the National Life of Vermont "On behalf of Retail Merchants of Hawaii, I want to thank you formally for your dedicated effort to make our legislative dinner party a resounding success. People were still high from the evening the next day. And then you "wowed" them again. The workshop got rave reviews and again gave us a tremendous boost in our credibility."---Jan Berman, Executive Director, Retail Merchants of Hawaii "Wow - the warmth, wisdom and humor of Abraham Lincoln... touched the audience and brought me to tears. Your follow-up workshop on time management was terrific. Your professionalism in working with me was appreciated."---Marcia Zidle, Paragon Training Services "I look at the faces watching Abraham Lincoln. Most are smiling. A few have tears in their eyes. All are in awe. It is a dramatic and moving event. I feel as if I'm really there."---Elaine Fuerst, Consultant, Towers Perrin "Your Abraham Lincoln performance was simply fantastic. All of the students expressed their gratitude toward NationsBank for sponsoring the event. I believe the professors were equally impressed. The standing ovation at the conclusion tipped me off."---Michael A. Harris, Vice President, NationsBank "Dr. Griessman as Abe Lincoln brought a powerful message to Fleet's diversity training program. The participants were excited to have their photo taken with someone who, as one participant stated, 'moved my soul.'"---Patricia Ryan, AVP, Assistant Director of Compliance, Fleet Mortgage Group, Inc. "It was a pleasure to work with you. I was personally moved by your high level of professionalism and undaunted dedication to making my company's reception one that will not soon be forgotten. Each and every individual was struck by your words and the overall message you were communicating. It was an outstanding performance."---Paul O'Rourke, Marketing Services Manager, COPE Systems, Inc. "Your seminar was tremendous success. Thanks for coming to New Jersey and presenting your session to our members in such a professional, enjoyable fashion." ---Jo Ann McKay, Chapter Administrator, Institute of Real Estate Management, Southern New Jersey Chapter ....more Testimonials