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| Testimonials |
| Over 10,000 companies use Rapport Leadership International to develop leadership skills, increase productivity and change business cultures. Click on the quote below to read full testimonial. |
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| Aldata Software |
| "These programs have had a positive impact on the way we lead and communicate both internally as well as to the outside world... One of the returns we received on this investment is in higher employee retention of critical key employees." |
| -Mike Meagher, President & CEO |
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| CCS income trust |
| "It has been simply remarkable and quite
humbling to see the amazing changes that have occurred in my
employees that have taken Leadership Breakthrough One, and especially
those that have followed up with Leadership Breakthrough Two." |
| -David P. Werklund, President & CEO |
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| Central motor parts |
| "…While business success was
not the only reason for attending we were pleased to see double
digit increases in sales during a time that the Auto Parts industry
was averaging less than 2%. " |
| -Russ Clark,
President |
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| electrolux |
| "Where are the true business leaders
of tomorrow? Anyone can master the "content" of business, but
unless they can inspire and lead others, they are paddling a
canoe with one paddle." |
| -John J. Case, President & CEO |
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| Flexxaire Manufacturing Inc. |
| "I know that if I was managing a sports team, I would send every one of my athletes through this training. There would not be a team that could win against us. You can accomplish that same type of success in your business. Anything is possible when people believe in themselves and each other. " |
| -Daryl Friesen, President |
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| Hatchet Lake education |
| "Rapport has impacted our organization/business by instilling to our staff with work ethics, building teamwork and establishing great communication." |
| -Rosalie Tsannie-Burseth, Director of Education |
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| icba |
| "I have been a CEO for well over 20 years and served as an Army officer before that. I have attended many leadership development courses over the course of my career." |
| -Camden R. Fine, President & CEO |
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| Jobing.com |
| "…Passion, integrity, teamwork
and excellence are part of the cultural foundation of Jobing.com,
and the Rapport Leadership Training clearly aligns with these
values." |
| -Nicole Spracale, SPHR
Director of Talent Development |
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| keller williams reality |
| "…The impact on me personally
was incredible. As a result of the training with Rapport Leadership
International, I became focused and empowered in my recruiting." |
| -Jason Lindstrom,
General Manager |
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| La-Z-Boy |
| "Rapport's involvement in the process was an incredible value. Without them we would not have succeeded the way that we did." |
| -Ed Breunig III,
President |
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| North dakota state senate |
| "Between debates and forums, meetings, church dinners, parades, ball games, late night planning sessions and knocking on doors throughout our district every day for the last ten weeks, I know full well that my experiences at Rapport enabled me to stay energized and on task to the very end." |
| -Dave Oehlke, North Dakota State Senator |
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| Premier concepts, llc |
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In ten years (since my graduation) there haven’t been more than a handful of days that I haven’t thought about my Rapport training in some way, shape, or form. As strange as it may sound, seldom does a day go by when I, or one of our team, isn’t told by someone who comes to visit our office, “this is the coolest environment I’ve ever seen,” or “your team is unbelievable!” I can’t tell you how often the word PASSION is used in describing our team. " |
| -Darren Horton, Chief Operating Officer |
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| RIM Hospitality |
| "You have guided our team to a whole new level of successful interaction, and we got our strategic planning done, too. No stone was left unturned." |
| -Jay Barter, Chief Operating Officer |
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| simplot Phosphates |
| "…Prior to Rapport training,
we had five groups (2 Operations, 2 Maintenance, and Administrative)
that all had their own agendas and ideas on how to be successful." |
| -Eric Schillie,
General Manager |
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| station casinos |
| "Over the years I have seen the impact and growth in my Team through attending Rapport classes...
In the last two years the Leadership Team at Boulder Station was able to grow their bottom line 58% - with no new development. The only thing that we developed was the Team itself." |
| -Bob Finch, Vice President General Manager, Green Valley Ranch Resort, Spa and Casino |
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| The Core Training, LLC |
| "It’s not what I got from Rapport, it is more what I became; a leader in my community, business, industry, family and church." |
| -Dean Wegner, Coach & Owner of Team Dean |
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| United States Army |
| "I would recommend Rapport Leadership International without reservation for any other Recruiting training or Corporate training, the long range benefits are worth the investment!" |
| -Master Sergeant V.A. Langston, US Army |
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| united states senate |
| "…Last November I got elected
to the United States Senate. I can easily say that without Rapport
Leadership training I would not be in Washington now…" |
| -Michael B. Enzi,
United States Senator |
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| Wadman corporation |
| "As simple as it may seem, the fact
is, as we have strengthened
the individuals within our company, we have strengthened our
company." |
| -David L. Wadman,
President & CEO |
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| In depth client interviews |
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| Every month, Rapport interviews one client for our monthly e-newsletter, The Rapport Connection. Click on the quote below to read the full interview. |
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| Dan Agnew of Mt. Hood Beverage |
| "The Rapport training our employees have gone through is changing and reshaping the culture of our company, and Dick and I have never been more excited about our future. At this point, if I could point to one particular thing that has had a positive impact, the improvements in communication between management and supervisory personnel in our company’s various departments has been the biggest surprise to me." |
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| jay barter of rim hospitality |
| "We redefined our organizational culture, and have achieved business results that have enabled us to overcome difficult challenges and achieve the results we want." |
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| Mark Dixon of Whole Foods Market |
| "Even at WFM, we are very competitive in our work, and up until now, that competitive energy would surface in destructive ways at times. Through Rapport, my team is learning the value of 'everyone wins and all of us must finish the race together.' Very powerful!" |
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| Bob Finch of Station Casinos |
| "Over the years I have seen the impact and growth in my Team through attending Rapport classes. They have all come back as better spouses, parents, friends and leaders. Their focus and strength has spread through our organization. As a direct result our business has exceeded the market growth. In the last two years the Leadership Team at Boulder Station was able to grow their bottom line 58% - with no new development. The only thing that we developed was the Team itself." |
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| Frank Harrison of General Air Conditioning |
| "My people care even more after attending the Rapport classes. They now hold each other to a higher level of accountability. Additionally, they have taken ownership of General Air and it shows in their pride as a member of the General Air Team. This year will be our most successful year yet and I truly believe our Rapport culture is a big reason. I have never had as great a return on an investment as I have had with Rapport Leadership!" |
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| Dave Hogan of Wadman Construction |
| "In our 55 year history, 2005 was the best in the following areas: sales, revenue, net income, overhead goal, and best ever on 60 day job closeout. We also did well with our safety program. The attitude of employees has changed and there is incredible team camaraderie." |
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| darren horton of premier concepts, llc |
| "Premier Concepts, LLC was a great company when I joined them. Most everyone enjoyed each other, cared about each other, worked well together, and if I didn’t know better, I would have said we were a company who could have done just fine without Rapport Leadership International’s training. I do know better. As strange as it may sound, seldom does a day go by when I, or one of our team, isn’t told by someone who comes to visit our office, “this is the coolest environment I’ve ever seen,” or “your team is unbelievable!” I can’t tell you how often the word PASSION is used in describing our team." |
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| terre jorde of the independent community bankers of america |
| "Rapport’s philosophy is, “If you improve the person you improve the performance. If you improve the performance, the business improves, the family improves, the community improves.” The reason I sent so many people from our organization through Leadership Breakthrough One is because I felt that I owed it to them. I wanted to give them the same gift that I felt had been given to me and that was to improve me and my outlook on life. My staff spends 80% of their waking hours working for our organization, while at the same time dealing with all of the personal issues that complicate all of our lives. I felt that it was the least I could do." |
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| rod luck of pechanga resort and casino |
| "Rapport has strengthened our business. By having all of our leadership and management go through the process, better decisions are made quickly. By going through Rapport, our management can share and communicate openly without any hesitation. This has definitely helped to improve our bottom-line profitability." |
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| Steve matlock of la-z-boy |
| "Leadership, communication, and accountability are all attributes that Rapport has helped me and our business develop. We have also experienced improved focus and teamwork. Our results have been on many levels, including an improved business culture, increase in sales revenues, improved close ratios, and an increase in average tickets." |
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| mike pospichil of johnson machinery |
| "Well, in 2006 Johnson Machinery was named the first ever “Platinum Dealer” for Caterpillar, the qualifications for which are so stringent, that it has been said to be a goal which may never be attained by any dealer. This is not to say that our sales group attained this milestone alone, we did not, however we do feel that our contribution was no doubt an important factor in our companies’ success and that our enthusiasm and ambitious can-do attitudes helped. For this we are most grateful." (on how Rapport has impacted their business). |
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| rosalie tsannie-burseth of hatchet lake education |
| "Rapport has impacted our organization/business by instilling to our staff with work ethics, building teamwork and establishing great communication. Our staff is more responsible and accountable in their job roles. Rather than looking for greater job opportunities they are creating the greatest opportunity to do the best at what they currently do." |
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| dean wegner of team dean and the core training |
| "Before Rapport, I had one assistant and worked 55 hours a week. Now I have three assistants and work 35 hours a week. I make a lot more money now and I have more fun in my day. I have been able to delegate out the things I do not care to do and focus my attention on building and maintaining relationships, networking and public presentations." |
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| dave werklund of ccs income trust |
| "I believe that the Rapport training has had an empowering, motivational effect on our people which has lead to greater teamwork, and higher productivity. Also, I have had many comments about the loyalty that this program inspires in our staff. As they put it, ‘I want to work for a company who cares enough about me to pay to send me to this type of training.’” |
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| deanna werklund of the werklund foundation |
| "The mission of the Werklund Foundation was inspired by my personal experience at Rapport. My experience was powerful, and I saw a potential solution for social problems and issues that affect youth in our communities including my own daughter. I heard Rapport graduates say, “If only I had received training like this at a young age…” We found our mission: to dramatically change the lives of youth as Rapport had changed our lives." |
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