“It was an outstanding few days and I firmly believe in what it can do for the team.” —Erna Grasz, Vice President of Research and Development, Tyco Health Care
“The insights covered in The Leadership Challenge® Workshop are well rounded regarding all aspects of Leadership.” —Alejandra Perez-Rubio, AllState Insurance Company
“TLC is the best and most relevant leadership workshop I've ever experienced. Be prepared to be “wowed”! —Jeff Kozyra, United States Air Force Academy
“One of the best trainings I've ever attended, the quality of the facilitators and the depth and relevance of the materials is outstanding.” —TLC Workshop Participant
“This had been an excellent growth opportunity and if implemented world-wide, would make a big positive difference.” —Michael Lloyd, Leica Geosystems
“The Leadership Challenge® gives vocabulary to the innate heartbeats of leadership.” —Camille Funk, The Waterford School
“The level of activity was perfect, lots and lots of options but no pressure.” —Fred Colon, St. Paul Travelers
“Thank you so much for the wonderful experience I had at Leadership Challenge this week. I'm in withdrawal without all of my new-found friends!” —Avis Austin, Franklin Templeton
“Renewed my hope and faith that I can still make an incremental difference toward changing the cultural behavior in CDCR.”—TLC Workshop Participant
“Every person who wants to make a difference in their organization, community, non-profit or family needs to experience The Leadership Challenge® because it will increase their confidence and competence in attaining results in the areas where people want to see changes.” —Hugo Venegas, Colorado Community Church
“The Leadership Challenge® is by far the best tool that has been given to me, I will utilize it on a daily basis at home and work.” —Kevin Da Veiga, California Department of Corrections and rehabilitation
“This workshop has inspired me to be a better leader. It is chock-full of important and relevant practices which touch the heart and soul of organizational excellence.” —Chris Roberts, Facilitator
“This program helped me understand where I could specifically grow as a leader. It also provided me with a broad, thorough understanding of leadership. I loved the content.... I loved all of it. I learned a huge amount and it was very life-giving for me." —Damien Faughnan, DF Consulting
“This workshop is a great way to start a systematic and validated approach to leadership.” —David Palmer, Santa Clara University
“I would unconditionally recommend this training to any internal or external facilitator looking for world-class curriculum on leadership development.”—John S. Lybarger, MBA, Ph.D.
“This workshop gave me the confidence and skills to put together a first class training program at work.” —Joe Seaton
“I enjoyed the breadth of the perspectives from the Master Facilitators.” —Richard Obire, Iris Consulting, Nigeria
“The workbook is going to be a great resource for future workshops as well as one on one.” —Beth High, TLC Master Facilitator
“Overall an opportunity to share ideas with others and gain new perspectives and insight.” —Charles St. John, TLC Master Facilitator
“I enjoyed the free wheeling exchange of information.” —Byron Jones, Sonoma Leadership Systems Facilitator
“Sonoma Leadership Systems lives the Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership.®” —Frances Trant, Contra Costa Health Services
“I've had the distinct pleasure of working with Jeni Nichols for 15 years. She is the consummate professional—meticulously conscientious, uncompromisingly credible, and passionately caring in her service to her clients. She's always the one I turn to first for advice on how to best meet the needs of our customers, and I rely on her wise counsel to make sure we're being responsive. Jeni is steadfastly committed to making The Leadership Challenge® the best leadership development process you'll ever experience, and I know that we can always count on her to deliver something very special. I know that Jeni will be your ideal business partner, and I recommend her with complete trust and confidence.” —Jim Kouzes, co-author, The Leadership Challenge
“The skills [of the facilitator] are the best I've ever encountered and backed up by factual research.”—TLC Workshop participant
“The Leadership Challenge® Workshop with Sonoma Leadership Systems far exceeded my expectations. I will begin implementing the new insights about how I can become a more effective leader immediately.”— Holly Scott, Extreme Calm
“This workshop provided a way to look at meaningful leadership in a fresh and comprehensive way. I look forward to applying the concepts in my organization. ” —David Troupe, The Boeing Company