After the conference, I held two meetings, one with our field staff (like the wardens at our children's home and the teachers of our school) and the other with our Board of Trustees, discussing in detail all that happened at the conference. Almost everyone seemed to agree that the most interesting point we had gathered from Tony was the identification of passion, empathy and trust as the three essential qualities of leadership. We all agreed that the empathy with the poor (our clients) was of fundamental importance to all of us, leaders and workers alike.

-- Ram Mohan, Executive Director, Sevalaya, Madras, India

I appreciated the facilitator’s ability to be flexible and allow things to change according to the needs of the group and yet also maintain things on track…I think that the relationship orientation that the facilitator took to leadership is especially appropriate for a social services agency…Tony facilitated a great session, especially the time management stuff!!

--- Brandon Stratford, Youth and Family Counselor,
The Latin American Youth Center

We all really enjoyed and absorbed the lessons Tony shared and will try and implement these in our everyday lives.

-- Rasmi Misra, Executive Director, VIDYA, New Delhi, India

I would have to say that Tony’s “Success vs. Happiness” concept was an important one for me. Last year we provided services to over 3,000 women and children. I consider our organization very successful! However, the emotional price for me was that I had become too busy to stop, breathe, and enjoy the success of our vision. Although my workload has not lessened since the retreat, I have consciously relaxed and smiled a whole lot more! I have in turn asked my staff and Board to do the same. Our passion is the same, we just express it differently.

-- Janna Genovese, Executive Director,
Womenspace Unlimited

Tony’s workshops were great and brought out our strengths and weaknesses.

-- Prem Khilnani, Executive Director,
Institute of Road Traffic Education, India

Tony did not allow any one person to dominate. He really searched to bring out ideas from each participant….He isn’t afraid to push us outside of our typical approach and boundaries…Tony energized us to run with the ball now so we’re not dependent on an ‘outside expert’…He interjected each session with good, solid anecdotal experiences and great, pithy ‘words of wisdom’ that really get us to think….He was very respectful of time and organized!…It was easy to stay for 3.5-4 hours – they just flew by!

-- Peter Blum, Itron Corporation, Board member, ROCK

Tony’s 30 Leadership Principles will help me in our organization and personnel each day to make things happen….This workshop has affected my philosophy as I have gained more knowledge on what a leader is…The workshop was excellent. I hope we have another in future by Tony.

-- Michael Hachaba, Director, Kara Counseling, Zambia

Balanced blend of material! Excellent research. I liked the way Tony asked for permission to facilitate the norms. Good eye contact, voice tone. I most liked the human aspects of Tony’s approach! He touched the emotional core of belief that motivates the person. I needed to remember that even the stuffiest 3-piece suit was once a little boy with dreams…The retreat surpassed my expectations! I want more training from Tony, and I’ll even drive for hours to it!

-- Andra Christensen, Board Member, The Discovery Center