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Client Testimonials

 

November 2009 True Growth® Academy Evaluation

Overall Rating: 9.4 (On 1-10 scale)

Comments:

• "Highly recommend for current and future leaders of any company. It can change/define the direction of a career and the path that a company is traveling."
• "This was the most moving and beneficial experience of my professional career. I would recommend this to everyone who wants to get it right."
• "In just four days from the ice breaker to the closing session, I was able to see "True Growth" in me as a person."
• "Best week of learning for a very long time. I've taken away a lifetime of tools."
• "I am reminded that I am a better person than I think I am."
• "Very positive experience and time well spent. I would highly recommend."
• "This experience allowed me to understand my strengths and weaknesses. But more important, I am walking away with a better understanding of my life's purpose."
• "As much as this may have been professional driven, I took every bit as much away personally. It speaks to the value of the whole person."
• "The course helped me identify my strengths/weaknesses as a leader and provided methods and techniques for improvement. Quality and passion of instructors is second to none."
• "I'm sincerely touched by this experience and the new friends I've made."

 

September 2009 True Growth® Academy Evaluation

Comments:

• "I was skeptical but now I am an advocate. This is a great blend of military, corporate, and academic disciplines. I wish I had this experience ten years ago."
• "This experience pushed me; I was challenged and encouraged."
• "I tend to focus on the technical and this experience made me seriously realize that people need to be the main focus."
• "Absolutely outstanding experience! I'm a better person for attending."
• "The info was great, useful, and needed."
• "Absolutely a positive experience on self-awareness and self-development by the best set of facilitators. I will be a better leader as a result of this experience."
• "I don't normally take the time to go deep. This experience forced me to do so and that was good. Everyone needs to spend time questioning their motives and purpose."
• "I started the week uncertain of what to expect and/or if this would be beneficial. I am leaving with many solid takeaways that I anticipate using into the future."
• "Affirmation and realization of belief that self and people are most important in any organization yet may not be where emphasis is placed."

 

June 2009 True Growth® Academy Evaluation

Overall Experience: 10 (out of a 1-10 scale)

Comments:

• "A tremendous experience. It clarified and reinforced the core values that I had previously determined."
• "Wow! I had a wonderful time and truly learned a lot about myself. I am looking forward to putting into practice my action plan."
• "Great session – one of the best classes I have ever attended."
• "An eye-opener. I think I learned a lot about myself and my leadership style."
• "I wasn't sure what to think initially. I was afraid it would harp on leadership basics, which I already knew. It didn't and helped uncover why I have always done certain things."
• "I had mixed feelings about the trip. However, after reading the book I felt I could use the experience to change behaviors. At the end, I can say that my experience was truly positive. I look forward to the journey of living my life purpose. Thank you for the experience."
• "After hearing Byrd speak at a company event, I was so moved by his passion. Upon requesting support from my company I was told there were no funds to support me attending this Academy. I was so passionate about wanting to be here I paid for this myself. After four days here, I realized this was the best investment I have ever made in myself. I would recommend this Academy to leaders at all levels in any organization. It truly is life changing!"
• "Was very positive – gave me new perspectives in several areas. Encouraging to see the positive feedback from my team and motivating to see the developmental feedback."
• "This entire week has been educational and insightful. I normally become very bored in a classroom but I found myself literally hanging on to every word and completely impressed by the end of each session. True Growth® is an awesome experience and I for one will highly recommend it and wish I could do it again next week. Byrd Baggett and Lawson Magruder, I feel completely privileged to have met you and to have been educated and welcomed by you. Thank you both very much! Frank Cox, the every man's man. Complements the duo and makes me feel at ease among giants. For that, I would like to say thank you. Your intelligence and humor are unique and genuine. Sir, I hope to be able to stay in touch. Mrs. Gloria, your sweet, open, honest acceptance of me was felt instantly. As impressed as I will always be with having met a Three Star General, the fact that his wife made me cry tears of joy at the freedom she allowed me to experience will last a lifetime. Thank you and God Bless you."

 

February 2009 True Growth® Academy Evaluation

Overall Experience: 9.8 (out of a 1-10 scale)

Comments:

• A truly valuable opportunity to examine just what drives me. Most importantly, it taught me how to stay on task with those values that are important to me.
• Most incredible leadership experience I have ever been through. Truly thought provoking and life changing. Thank you for an awesome week!
• I walked through the doors with great reservation having attended several leader development courses in the past and didn't think there was much left to learn. Was I ever WRONG!!! TGA was a mirror for me. I'm leaving much better for having attended. Thanks TGA - you are first class.
• The TGA helped me find a better purpose in life.
• The TGA connected the "Dots" to my "Dash." Even as a person of faith, there seemed to be a disconnect in my life. This is why the Academy was effective for me.
• Words can't describe the value of this experience. It exceeded all reasonable expectations.
• Amazing experience - very refreshing - provided me with clarity and direction in both my personal and professional life. The openness and transparency was very helpful and valuable to me.

 

September 2008 True Growth® Academy Evaluation

Overall Experience: 9.6 (out of a 1-10 scale)

Comments:

• "This is a great enhancement to my leadership journey. I was challenged, allowed to be honest, and given excellent tools to take back. It was a very thought provoking and impactful experience."
• "The True Growth® Academy has set in motion change and direction that will give balance in my personal and professional lives."
• "As a result of the True Growth® Academy, I really think I can change my life. The 360 report was very helpful to me. Lawson and Byrd run a fun and relaxing but productive camp."
• "This experience will help me stay focused and develop into the human I want to be."
• "I learned how to face conflict, achieve personal growth, and now have the courage to be truthful with myself. After my one-on-one, I felt like I could see clearer and am very excited about putting my action plan to work."
• "Small group was awesome and the personal experience was great and effective."

 

May 2007 True Growth® Academy Evaluation

Overall Experience: 10.2 (scale of 1-10)

Comments:

• "During the retreat, I was really moved by the presenters and developed a sense of urgency to change that I had never felt before. I had been to countless management training sessions and leadership conferences, but none of them impacted me like this session. I was totally fired up and ready to start the process of improving all areas of my life." Read the Full Testimonial
• "Just what I needed. Exceeded expectations."
• "Fantastic! This course was the best leadership development session that I have ever attended. Could probably charge more."
• "This was truly a life changing event for me."
• "Unbelievable resource for personal development and living a purpose-filled life. Goes so deep. Uncomfortable at first and then powerfully fulfilling."
• "This program shows the blueprint, by practical and realistic example, of how to improve your leadership skills and enhance your personal enjoyment of daily activities by focusing on your personal 'big picture.'"
• "Pivotal and powerful!! Crucible events and lessons learned move us towards purpose. It is in the awareness and connectivity that we find clarity. Huge thanks and count me in on this mission."
• "The experience grew on me as it unfolded. I very much appreciated the format and examples to assist us with formulating our thoughts. Lawson and Byrd each have different gifts which add to the effectiveness of the experience."
• "This was a meaningful and powerful experience that confirms for me that I am ready to move to my next reinvention of myself."
• "The coaching I received provided me with not only feedback from observations, but also the confidence and validation to put into place the necessary actionable steps to take my Team to the next level."

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