“I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed watching you work with the kiddos at Maxwell yesterday. You have two very special gifts . . . you’re a child whisperer and a talented musician.”

Rene’ Jones, After School Program Director, Tuscaloosa’s One Place

“Your session was the highlight of the day!”

— Pete Blank, Training and Development Division Manager, Personnel Board of Jefferson County.

“It was beyond fabulous and exceeding my expectations. My boss was thoroughly engrossed and loved every minute of it! I have some pics I will be sending to John and will let him distribute as he feels necessary. John was awesome to work with and so talented!”

—Diane Clark, Program Coordinator, The Red Hat Group

“We are still getting all sorts of wonderful comments from people at Saint Mark who attended your drum event.  The event was perfect and we thank you for your talent and time”

— Susan Webb, Youth Coordoiator, St. Mark’s Church

“Apparently, the lead judge for the Shelby County Juvenile Court System took me up on my invitation and joined one of your Drum Circles at the Shelby County Juvenille Detention Center. She LOVED it!”

— Bruce D. Andrews, Executive Director, Shelby County Arts Council

“John you presentation on the Rhythm of Leadership was outstanding. People used some of your idea in the later sessions so it hit us right where we needed it to.”

— Arthur J. Tipton, PHD, Souther Research

“John used his influence to help us do better. This was a great example of leading from the middle. A leader must be able to communicate no matter the situation. ”

— Alan Dorsey Jr. , Certified John Maxwell Team teacher, speaker, trainer

“This was an amazing exercise where we all came in and sat in a circle of chairs that each had a rhythm instrument. Jojhn led us through several rhythm activities relating to leadership, then had the group come in and lead as he stepped back! Truly a remarkable program!”

Paul Martinelli, President, John Maxwell Team

“Great job with your program and the PBJC the other day.  Thanks again for working with us.  Your session was the highlight of the day!”

- Pete

Pete Blank

Training and Development Division Manager, Personnel Board of Jefferson County

“I am very delayed in getting this to you, but I wanted to make sure I shared some of the amazing feedback we got from your session. I have attached an export from Survey Monkey that has statistics for the specific question about your session.

“Outstanding event.  I truly enjoyed the group activities, guest speakers, and time spent with co-workers.”

·  As always, fun, interactive and valuable.

·  It was fun.  It is fun to get out of the comfort zone with anything like this.

·  The two group sessions - drums & teams - were very beneficial to show how the team as a whole has a rhythm, and there are different people that step up at different times to lead the way while the others maintain the beat.  The break out teams gave us as small groups to give our perspective on where the company is at in different areas, and what improvements can be made. Thank you again for everything.

--Laurie

Laurie (Smith) Negre. Marketing Associate, American Mining Insurance Group

"I really enjoyed the show, and I hope he comes back again."   A. Drain

"I felt like I could do it too.  I really enjoyed the show."    H. Blevins

"I felt happy because the music was fun. I would love for him to come again."   E. Bailey

Thank you and we look forward to working with you again.”

Chinita Irby, Principal, Salem Elementary School

“We are still getting all sorts of wonderful comments from people at Saint Mark who attended your drum event.  The event was perfect and we thank you for your talent and time.

Susan Webb

“Our participants evaluate each meeting and I just wanted to share this info with you.  You are the first person I have on record of getting a perfect score on Speakers Style and Program Content!

Patrick Schneider

“We had TONS of positive comments! Everyone enjoyed themselves and thought that the lessons learned could be easily applied to how our jobs are connected, how we communicate and how we work together to produce a common goal. Not only did our folks have great things to say about the 'Get Rhythm' exercise, but also about you! Your passion really comes through in all that you do. And everyone was touched when I told them that you and your assistant took our extra boxed lunches to a local homeless shelter. You really won a lot of fans here at Team Health.”

Audria Mincey, Residency Relations Specialist I TEAM Health

“John, it was great.  People talked about it a lot and used some of the thoughts you had during the afternoon session so it hit exactly what we wanted it to.  Thanks again!”

Arthur J. Tipton, Ph.D.

President and CEO

Southern Research

“Thank you for guiding and leading the Arab City School System's faculty and staff in "realizing our rhythm". The team building program reminded us that we each have our own "sound" that contributes to the pulse of our school district. The program was a great kick-off to a new year and we left feeling motivated, energized, and ready for 2015!”

Stacie Pace, Director of Federal Programs

Director of Curriculum & Instruction

Arab City Schools

“Thanks again, John, for all you do for Remo and, more importantly, the individuals you work with.”Brock Kaericher, President – Remo, Inc.

Your session at JMT was such an incredible experience of which I feel privileged having been a part of!

I learned ...

.... that I had a voice (remember the woodblock?) - power to enforce or disrupt

.... that I could align my rythm with the one of the group and vice-versa

.... how important putting someone in the experience is

.... how becoming aware of the pulse allows for a rythm or synergy to be created

.... what it does to people when they become aware of the pulse and contribute to it, become part of the rythm

.... how I felt part of the group, sharing this exciting experience with enthusiastic people

... how rythm communicates with your soul, as a powerful way to feeling a strong desire to fully express oneself, removing barriers

**For me it was also this event that made me feel part of the group. I was quite impressed by it all and felt tiny and insignificant - after this energetic and bonding performance, I felt part of the group. It was a real icebreaker for me!

**The links you made with the leadership teachings was extremely powerful to put it all in the right context so that we became aware of what was actually happening.

It's with a smile that I congratulate your success of touching our spirits, hearts, and souls on that memorable day in Orlando.

The activity was the symbol of "Unity by Choice" for me.  Our internal drive to elevate to our individual callings converged on one beat, one melody, one rhythm toward the pulse of the John Maxwell Team.”

“Again, many thanks for a fabulous program for our Youth Leadership Cherokee class!  I received many compliments from parents of the students and their counselors since Tuesday.  The students are still raving about how much fun they had with Get Rhythm!  Your program was the perfect “kick-off” and orientation for our year long class.

Thanks you so much for the terrific workshop on Saturday! What a fun and wonderful learning opportunity you provided to each of the participants.

Randy P FosterProgram Manager

Alabama Institute for Education in the Arts

“John....you were ABSOLUTELY phenomenal today, and everyone was saying soooooooooooooooo many good things about you after your presentation. We truly appreciate everything you shared with the staff, students and parents, and everyone seemed to enjoy every minute of it. We'll keep in touch...and hope to see you at L.E.A.F. one day!”

Susan Terrell, Behavior Intervention Center Administrator

“We really enjoyed the experience.  The early activity seemed to keep them involved for the rest of the day.  I gave your card to some of our other HR Directors.  I understand Walker Baptist is having you for their service awards event!

Keep up your good work.  God has gifted you with something very special and different.”

Cindy Nicholson

Director, Human Resources

Shelby Baptist Medical Center

“Can’t thank you enough for your generosity, inspiration, and dedication to drum circle facilitation and personal development.”

Christine Stevens

UpBeat Drum Circles

Thank you for a wonderful evening! I have received very positive feedback from our members and know from their comments that they not only gained leadership and team-building skills, but had a wonderful time while doing so.  We had a general membership meeting last night, and when I mentioned our drum session with you, those who were present on Friday night were "all smiles" as they shared with the others at the meeting.

Janet Novatnak

AEA UniServ Director

“I just wanted to thank you for the wonderful experience you brought to our children today.  They had the BEST time and talked about it for the rest of the day.  Just for the record, I spent a great deal of my day telling them to stop playing the drums on their desks!!!!  lol They talked about you and the different things you told them--you really made an impression.  Many of our students need a good positive role model and I feel you touched several of them.  Again, thank you.”, Sue Moore

You are the best.  What an awesome program you've developed with such a powerful message.  We're still talking about the experience.  I'm going to continue to think about a great follow up session to reinforce the learning, Sheila Baker

I just wanted to thank you again for facilitating the drum circle for YLF last week.  The students had a blast – and it was perfect antidote to the after lunch slump that we typically experience J ….I especially appreciate your comments to the students – I know that your heart is in your work!

Thanks again for supporting YLF – it truly is appreciated!

Barbara L. Blair

Executive Director

Youth Leadership Forum

“What can I say?!  The drum circle was magic and you made it happen.

Everyone was so thankful and came up to me the next day and the day after expressing their thanks and enjoyment of the evening.  Wasn't the moon right there with us?  Thank you so much for all the energy you brought to our family and the ways you helped us to connect with the importance of why we come together each year.  You helped to make the week not only complete but special in many ways.  Sincerely, Pam”

Pamela Cowie Patrick, Lecturer/New Teacher Mentor

University of Alabama in Huntsville

Department of Education

“Thank you for the drum circle you facilitated at our retreat. You did a great job of weaving in the information I gave you and it really accomplished what I wanted: ending the retreat on a high note, releasing some stress,  getting everyone smiling and providing an opportunity for expression, and more.”

Diane Worthington

Slaughter Group

Marketing Director