Tip: Show up at
someone's work place to give recognition.
There's no present like
your time.
Praise from Sam Walton, founder of Wal-Mart, for the book, "I Saw What You Did and I Know Who You Are: Bloopers, Blunders and Success Stories on Giving and Receiving Recognition, by Janis Allen with Gail Snyder. As written in a letter to J. Roger Friedman, President of Lebhar-Friedman Publishing of New York in May 1991:
“I really enjoyed and appreciated the book you sent me by Janis Allen. In fact, I have already read it, made notes in it, and plan to talk to our people about it at our Saturday morning meeting. Perhaps I can describe some of the methods and techniques you folks are obviously using that would improve any company. You truly have your ears open and you listen. Congratulations! Keep up the good work!
- Sam Walton, Chairman of the Board, Wal-Mart
"Our bank is abuzz with energy, smiles, and compliments!"
- Tommy Moon, Vice President, Stephens Federal Bank
"The great success of the seminar was due to the fact that Mike McCarthy was a terrific person. He always presented himself in a very enthusiastic manner, was also very knowledgeable in his subject material and made all sessions very interesting."
- Joe Lipocky, Preston Trucking Company
High marks for the book, "You Made My Day: Creating Co-Worker Recognition and Relationships," by Janis Allen with Michael McCarthy
“I plan to recommend this book to all the people I work with worldwide.”
- Russell Justice, Eastman Chemical
“I read this book in one night. Once I started, I couldn’t stop. When I gave Janis Allen’s last book to people in Chevron, I got the same response.”
- Bradley Chapman, Chevron Shipping, LLC
“Janis Allen’s everyday examples in plain language do the trick.”
- Bud Morrison, BASF Canada
"Mike, you certainly did an outstanding job in conducting the seminar."
- Virginia Quinton, Preston Trucking Company
Regarding joint presentation given by Janis Allen and Michael McCarthy on “Creating Co-Worker Relationships that Foster
Recognition” at the 2000 National Association for Employee Recognition Conference:
“Great use of props and material to make presentation alive, exciting and informative!”
“Your building relationships tools are applicable at home also.” “Very excellent – an eye opener – it does make you think.” “This was the only breakout session that I didn’t feel personal agendas and sales pitches were used.”
“Fabulous! Wonderfully creative props.” “They make a great team. The time went by quickly!” “Very fun and informative at the same time!” “Loved the Jeri/Tom problem exercise! Also the ‘noodle exercise!’ Love looking at fun
ways to get to solutions. Your info will be helpful to me in the role I serve in my organization.” “Great job! Bought the book and look forward to integrating your ideas!”
Feedback from BMW Manufacturing’s Z-3 (Roadster) Body Shop Team Leaders following a one-day, on-site training seminar in October 2000 which Janis Allen led:
“Excellent class – kept everyone’s interest. Presented material in a way that can be applied on the job.”
“You are very good at what you do. Thank you.”
“Janis is a very energized presenter.” “Presented material in a way that can be applied on the job.”
“Thanks for making the class fun.”
"I must take this opportunity to let you know what an asset Mike McCarthy has been, and continues to be. The rapport he has developed with all top management, as well as local management and supervision assures a successful start up. His diligence and patience could not be excelled. Mike is not only a leader, a model, a stimulus, and a doer, but in addition he makes things happen."
- Tom New, Milliken & Company
Comments from Cleveland County (NC) Government Employees following Leadership Training Workshop led by Janis Allen, May 2001:
“Enjoyed your class. You made it very interesting. I think the info you shared with me today will be very helpful in my future.” “Today really made me think
about the problems in my workplace. I am a person who “points the finger” and this will make me stand back and think about my involvement too. Triangulation will be beneficial.”
“Good ideas, comes across very well, knowledgeable of program.”
“I have thoroughly enjoyed this workshop! I think this would be an excellent refresher course for our present supervisory staff.”
“I really enjoyed the workshop – you kept it interesting!” “Great workshop. You have a lot of energy and are a very positive person.” “I really enjoyed your workshop. It re-emphasized a lot of the things we have been
learning, but in a more enlightening way.” “I thought you did an excellent job of keeping everyone’s attention. You made it interesting!” “Presentation was excellent, with a lot of energy!”
“Loved the workshop. You keep on track and we have fun through
learning. Very helpful information that we can take and use at work.”
"His [Mike McCarthy’s] work at Preston [Trucking] continues to draw rave reviews and rightly so because he has helped them develop a management system that is exemplary for the industry."
- Aubrey C. Daniels, Ph.D. Aubrey Daniels & Associates
Comments from Participants in Raynor Garage Door’s On-Site Teambuilding and Communication Workshop, given by Janis Allen, March 2001, Duncan, South Carolina:
“Thought the program was very effective and applicable. We as a team can better understand each other’s thought process and
way of dealing with ‘challenges’.” “I enjoyed the time with Janis. The experience has given me tools I can and will use in the future. Also, I think it has helped the group as a whole.” “Thought-provoking, enlightening and fun.”
“Janis is a lot of fun and can say things we all need to hear in a way that takes us out of ‘defensive’ mode.”
"Thanks for your good work and your skill in keeping us focused while allowing us to have fun, and your expertise and wisdom. I really appreciate your contributions to our mighty efforts in DMV to reduce wait times."
From a letter to Mike McCarthy and Janis Allen
- W. Michael Losinger, Deputy Commissioner for Operations,
New York State Department of Motor Vehicles
Follow-up to Janis Allen’s Customer Service Seminar at Plasti-Form:
“Thank you so much for your time and energy in your presentation at our Customer Service Workshop Seminar. From your Customer Feedback forms, you succeeded! With the Plasti-form group that can sometimes be a bit of a challenge! We really appreciated the workshop and hopefully all of us learned at least one new thing.”
- Sandy Adkins, Plasti-form
"His [Mike McCarthy’s] experience made him a very effective coach and facilitator."
- H. Mollenendes, Andersen Consulting Associate Partner, Germany
Evaluations from Recruitment and Retention Seminar, presented by Janis Allen, Hickory, NC, June 21, 2001:
“Knowledgeable instructor kept everyone’s blood flowing.” “Fast moving, Fun, informative.” “Very engaging presenter; learned a lot.” “Timely, lively, pertinent.”
"I have not seen or worked with a better program consultant than you."
From a letter to Mike McCarthy
- Toby Chafin, Milliken & Company
To get these kinds of rave reviews at your next meeting or training session, contact us janisallen@janisallen.com
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