Here's What Participants Had to Say About LDI

"Much appreciation for you (Nancy Stetson), Charles (Miller), and the Leadership Development Institute. I enjoyed the process of gathering with colleagues each month, will miss our work together, and expect to apply much of what we learned. I had a great time! Thanks again for the entire workshop series."

Mark Rawitsch
Bakersfield College

"Great day today!" 

Dee Quantran, Communications Department, Chair & Associate Professor
Bakersfield College

"I really enjoyed the last two (workshops). Outstanding." 

Jan Stuebbe
Bakersfield College

"Very positive information on team building."  "I enjoyed the balance of lecture and group participation. Overall, a great presentation. You stayed on task and I learned a lot."  

Brent Rush, Public Information Specialist
Bakersfield College

"Great people."  

Jack Swanson, Vice President,
Faculty Senate
Cerritos College

"You all co-facilitate really well together." "I like binder follow-ups and participation time. Nice to know yourself and others. Pertinent and important topics."

Krystal Duncan, Program Services Coordinator

College of San Mateo

"I enjoyed the workshop."

Maggie Ko, Accountant

College of San Mateo

"Great foundations to start." "Nancy and Charles offer a disarming presentation; icebreaking occurred quickly, leading to quality interaction. Proactive is good." "The community is 'gelling'. Enhanced productivity."

What I most appreciated about this workshop was: "shared experiences, tools and utilities for refocus." "It was most tangible to my work situation." "Meetings facilitation topic highly useful for me." "Good topics--translate easily to my worksite. This (institute) remains useful." "Nice to see you again (back after summer/three months off)! This was a fun topic. Good stuff. Provocative. I wish other KCSM employees could attend this session." "Cindra (Smith) carried the torch well, in the absence of Nancy (Stetson) and Charles (Miller); important topic. Jim (Marteney's) humor adds to the learning experience."  

Chris Phillips, Broadcast Engineer, KCSM TV and FM 

College of San Mateo

"Great workshop."

Mona Daly

Contra Costa Community College District

"Excellent!" "Great to mix/match groups! So timely. I learned so much!" "Excellent work!"

G. Don Penrose, Team Leader/Applications Analyst

Contra Costa Community College District

"Light, enjoyable, very informative."  

Jackie Flaggs, Classified Senate President

Contra Costa Community College District

"The information is very helpful and will be good to share with our campus community."

Kathy Becker, Director, Human Resources

Copper Mountain College

"Keep it up; things are going well. Time spent on each area is well planned."

 Cheryl Munsey, Director, Student Services

Copper Mountain College

"Content was very good."  

Dane Lassetter, Classified Senate President

Copper Mountain College

"I like the way it keeps moving and punctuating all instruction with collaborative activities."  

Greg Gilbert, Professor

Copper Mountain College

 "Keep up the excellent job." "Thank you for your time and instruction." "Michelle (DeVol) and Barbara (Wright) were very informative and knowledgeable of the subject. Today was a good session. Thank you, Barbara and Michelle for your time." What I most appreciated about the workshop was: "Charles (Miller) and Nancy (Stetson) committing their time to such a great and informative service. You are doing an excellent job. Thank you; it is needed."  

Akilah Allen, Records Supervisor

Cypress College

"Great 'me work'--well organized! Great flexibility. Very concrete. Thank you. Comforting, supportive, encouraging." "Always, great work!" "Great job, again! Good flow, complementary styles of presenting. Thank you!" "Excellent teamwork; great level of compassion for the attendees exhibited." What I most appreciated about LDI was: "high degree of interaction; encouragement for learning environment; thinking out of the box." "Very comfortable environment; facilitates learning, open discussion. I like your teamwork. Good inspiration." "Great job!" "Charles and Nancy, you are doing a great job. You're great! Full and informative. Smooth and clear. Calm environment." "Excellent presentation. Excellent use of humor and information." "Fast paced; facilitated learning; great interactive style. Great job!" 

Virgil Adams, Professor, Social Science

Cypress Community College

"This was a very informative workshop, one we can use daily and at home." "Wonderful workshop; excellent team involvement!"  

Olivia Carter, Administrative Assistant

Cypress College 

"The LDI was a very worthwhile experience. I appreciate all that Nancy (Stetson) and Charles (Miller) have brought to our community and to me personally." "The workshop was well organized and very informative. This is a very worthwhile experience and more of my colleagues should be allowed to participate in such events." "I enjoy your presentations. Good balance between the two presenters."

Steve Donley, Dean, Business Education, Title III Coordinator

Cypress College

"I appreciated most the positive approach to organizational and leadership development. Both Charles (Miller) and Nancy (Stetson) are people who see the possibilities in people and encourage that growth. Thank you so much for sharing your expertise and energizing the Cypress group!"

Nancy Deutsch, Staff Development Coordinator

Cypress College

"Very good job. Opened my eyes. It was great!"  

Pelachik

Cypress College

"Enjoyed the sharing sessions."  

Brenda Dunsheath, Instructor

East Los Angeles College

 "Good topic and good information about leading meetings."  

Rin Kahla, Sociology Instructor

East LA College

"Very positive and practical. Not sure if I'll implement it (Appreciative Inquiry) exactly in a 20-minute interview format, but the principles and philosophy will be brought back to campus."  

Mary Seneker, LD Specialist

East LA College

 What I most appreciated about the LDI was: "the exposure to some different leadership theories." "Good alphabet game."

 Co Ho, Programmer

Fullerton College

"Working toward useful interaction and growth development."  

Bob Berryhill, Instructor

Fullerton College 

"This is a helpful activity and more people, i.e., faculty and staff, should be encouraged to attend."  

Jan Chedwick, Professor

Fullerton College

"Was very good overall."  

Fullerton College