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Testimonials III "Your performance at this summer’s International Platform Association Convention was terrific. You were at the top of our audience poll--scoring 100 percent." --Luvie Owens, Chief Executive Officer  "You really hit the mark with your presentation." --Clifford E. Browne, Manager, Operations & Training, Marathon Oil Company  "Many said it was the best opening convocation which they had ever attended here in Newton County, and you can rest assured that I will give you accolades galore when I meet with my colleagues in other school systems." --E. Wendell Clamp, Superintendent, Newton County (GA) School System  "I heard nothing but rave comments.... Your presentation was rated the highest of all events." --John Hannabach, Co-chair Program, Southern College Placement Association Annual Conference  "Thank you for visiting with our participants at the ‘social ice melter’ and introducing them to one another. You assisted the Service in bringing together a group of people and focusing them on a mission." ---Nita Fuller, Deputy Chief, Division of Refuges, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service  "Seldom have I witnessed a program so compelling that the participants chose to stay a full thirty minutes longer than the scheduled closing time. Such was the case, however, with your recent seminar for the MBA on "Trends of the 90's."" ---Susan Mendheim, Executive Director, Midtown Business Association, Atlanta  "Few speakers command an audience's attention the way you did... I will forward a copy of this letter to the AAF in Washington, D.C. requesting them to add you to their Top 10 List of Speakers."---Steven W. Curran, Vice President, The Lansing, Michigan Advertising Club  "I want to personally thank you for making our Bobbin Show "Customer Appreciation Luncheon" such a great success. I can’t tell you how many positive comments I received from our customers and business associates."---Thomas J. Smith, Chief Executive, Coats North America  "You were magnificent as Abraham Lincoln Sunday night. I hope we’ll get a chance to have you perform again for our folks." ---James H. Blanchard, Chairman of the Board, CEO, Synovus  "I want to thank you so very much for everything that you did at our National Sales Meeting in Santa Fe. You not only set the tone for the meeting; you encouraged, educated, challenged and motivated our group. You brought them to a higher level."  ---Susan Cross, Marketing Services Manager, Aircast  "Your presentation on Saturday, "A Morning with Lincoln," will have our members talking about this convention for months.   It was spectacular and inspiring, one that I will not forget!" ---Michael T. Dunham, Executive Vice President, Associated General Contractors of America, Inc. “I liked the blend—provided a perfect E + I=C.   Great session.  Thought-provoking and entertaining.”  --Kathryn Jarvis, deputy chief, U.S. Courts  (E + I=C is a formula for effective communication; E=emotion, I=information, and C=communication.)  “The message was inspirational and humanizing.  It’s good to be reminded that we all struggle.”    --Robin A Carter, COO, AUF Consulting. Messages About Books, CDs, and DVDs "There have been a small number of books published which attempt to collect in dictionary form the more noted words and remarks of Abraham Lincoln.. However, Gene Griessman has put together an entirely different publication.  Although it often quotes Lincoln, the theme is actually to inspire and motivate its readers to make an attempt to imitate the immortal Sixteenth President.  In this, Prof. Griessman has done a superb job.  His book is outstanding...."  --Wayne C. Temple, Ph.D., Illinois State Archives  "One of the very best videos/DVDs ever made.  It's a classic like 'Gone With the Wind.' –Brad McRea, Author of “The Seven Strategies of Master Presenters”  "Modern Americans could have not better role model, and Lincoln could have no more enthusiastic and persuasive interpreters than Gene Griessman and Pat Williams."   --Harold Holzer, Co-chairman, U.S. Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission  "Dr. Griessman, as Abraham Lincoln, in the DVD Abraham Lincoln on Communication, is a compelling and memorable educational experience and a joy to watch and listen to. The DVD explains ten timeless principles of communication that Abraham Lincoln used to compose his inaugural addresses and his Gettysburg Address. I show this peerless presentation to every class I teach and I always look forward to seeing it again.  It is not unusual for students to give it an ovation. " --Bill Funchion,  Waubonsee Community College, Sugar Grove, IL.  RANDOM COMMENTS FROM THE FEEDBACK FORMS “I felt you brought Lincoln to life.  You let me see just a small amount of what Lincoln the man was like.  I thought the topics were great.   I am inspired to continue to bring history to life in my classroom.  I create historical presentations for my students.   Throughout my 20 years of teaching I have heard many speakers and you are one of the very best.”  C. Kussman “This was fun to hear, made me think, but most importantly, inspired me. I am so impressed.”   Kari Suchet “Great performance!   Reminder to live life to the fullest and learn as you go.  Lessons of life very powerful!”  Ted Borelli “I enjoyed the ‘play’ and felt good that some of your suggestions to be more successful are strategies that I also use.  The stories made the presentation enjoyable.”  E. Soveroski “I enjoyed how he presented history and related it to our present-day life.  Would be excellent for our YPO Chapter.” --Betsy Peppel “I am from Africa and learned a great deal about Lincoln and also leadership styles.  The stories really stick.  A great experience, especially for an African immigrant.”--Steve  “Your presentation was riveting!”  --James Jentz  “The Lincoln presentation is a great way to bring a message to the group without ‘lecturing’ to a crowd.”  --Doug Mead  “I liked how directly you answered questions.  I enjoyed the diversity; i.e., the Lincoln portrayal and the executive session.  Need both to maximize effectiveness.”  --Mark Levy “Today exceeded my highest expectations.   I want to let you know that we had all positive comments on our evaluations.” Sara Williams “I liked how Lincoln came to life right in front of me…and taught me information I’ll use every day.”   --B. Hogan “I forgot I was listening to a speech.”   --R. Miller “It brought tears—perspective of a great leader using the truth (sometimes sad) and humor.”  --Dolores Pasto-Ziabro     “There was great wisdom weaved throughout the entire presentation.  --Scott Oak   “It was a mesmerizing performance.  So many words of wisdom for personal and professional life.”  --Robin Barca, C.O.O, Baptist Health, and board member of the Blue Ridge Conference on Leadership “Telling stories to make a point.   What an amazing speaker!” –anonymous evaluation  “The intensity of his passion for the character is amazing and inspiring.  Wow!” --S. Rhodes, Dunn Building Company “I enjoyed the entire presentation—you captivate an audience in an effortless way!  Your presentation today—your style and the manner in which you share information takes me back to one of my happiest times in life—being a college student and learning from experienced professors.”  --unsigned feedback form “It was all great.  You brought Lincoln to life as a real human being.  Moving!  Beautiful!”  --unsigned feedback form  “Even in a large amphitheater the talk had a very intimate feel.  I feel I could have enjoyed this as much over dinner as I did as part of a crowd.”   Anonymous comment on feedback form NEW!!   LINCOLN SPEAKS TO LEADERS: 20 POWERFUL LESSONS FOR TODAY'S LEADERS FROM AMERICA'S 16TH PRESIDENT What if Abraham Lincoln’s personal thoughts, together with a legendary sports executive’s practical application lessons, could be at your fingertips and ready on a moment’s notice? In honor of Abraham Lincoln’s 200th birthday (February 12, 2009), Gene Griessman and Pat Williams have teamed up to create a truly unique book, offering wisdom from America’s greatest president pressed into the framework of contemporary leadership lessons that cut right to the heart of issues faced by today’s leaders—questions of integrity, identity, self-improvement, communication, success, and how to build a lasting legacy. By bringing to life the thoughts and words of Abraham Lincoln himself, Griessman and Williams offer matchless advice you are guaranteed to benefit from—whether you lead a nation, a business, a little league team, or a family. "Modern Americans could have not better role model, and Lincoln could have no more enthusiastic and persuasive interpreters than Gene Griessman and Pat Williams."  --Harold Holzer, Co-chairman, U.S. Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission "Lincoln speaks to Leaders is inspiring, engrossing, and a sure-fire best-seller."  --Stephen B. Oates, Author of With Malice Toward None "What a novel concept!  A top Lincoln interpreter teaches us valuable leadership principles, and a top sports executive offers his advice on applying them in our daily activities.  This book will have a major impact for a long time."  --David Pietrusza, Author of 1960--LBJ vs. JFK vs. Nixon CLICK HERE TO ORDER   Product ID: 7 Contact Information: 404-256-5927 abe@presidentlincoln.com  www.presidentlincoln.com