Reviews of Our Speakers

“Scott was the keynote speaker to a group of small business owners and executives at our 2011 executive retreat. His timeslot was not ideal, after an afternoon of golf, cocktails and dinner! He did a superb job of modifying his message to create interest, captivate their imagination while educating our group on the trends in…

“I can easily say that he not only was the best speaker at our event but the feedback was he was the best speaker we have ever had at one of our events. Scott did a brilliant job and I can’t wait to work with him again.” –Tech Data Corporation

“Once again, Scott provided an outstanding, relevant presentation that was well received. I am recommending him as our keynote speaker for next year! He is that good!” —NAFA

“Great information, great presentation…how technology is being applied, what options people have, ways to leverage technology pre-, during and post- event.” “I learned a tremendous amount from this session. Very relevant and presented very well!” “Scott was so dynamic and kept us all interested in his presentation-he really was excellent and gave us great ideas.”…

“This material is fascinating. I will endeavor to apply this to internal connections in our company as much as with external connections.” “Great timing. Great sense of humor and delivery! You can teach an old dog new tricks.” “A good wake-up call for how technology is proliferating society and business.” “Great presentation. Received actual tactics…

“Just amazing. I’m certainly more focused now on what many of the key Technology topics and issues are.” “Lots of information to think about. Makes me appreciate where we are going with technology.” “Scott did a great job connecting with the partner group on the various uses of social media in business and our profession.…

“Scott did not just meet our expectations, he surpassed them. He gave us lots of food for thought that was applicable to everyone in the audience. He also challenged us to think about the information, not just in a professional sense, but to integrate it into our personal perspective, as well. Scott was a home…

“Scotts presentation exceeded my expectations, was relevant and appropriate for our audience. He is a talented presenter and was well received. “Our Business Innovation Summit was a complete success due to our keynote speaker, Scott Klososky. His knowledge combined with entertaining presentation was perfect for our event!” –KDSI/Kearney Chamber

“I introduced Scott and facilitated the questions…let me say he was phenomenal! After talking with many people after the presentation, all said they are going to start exploring new social technologies to at least try to catch up with the modern times… Scott exceeded my expectations. One of the key points I took away from…

“Scott spoke on time and technology. His message was very current. It was clear that the message was written specifically for our organization. The information was complete, but presented in a very easy to follow and understand way. I would bring him back again…only next time I will give him more time!” –NAFA Fleet Management…

“Scott received very positive feedback. I believe our attendees would like to see him again based on their March response (below). I will be sending Scott’s information to the planners in our office with a high recommendation. Outstanding ideas Bring him back to speak! Great things to think about Excellent, great presentation! Very relevant Very…

“Since hearing you present at the Career Tech conference, I added you to my FB and I am glad that I did. You are amazing on the articles that you cover on Social Media, which is our wave of the future. Keep up the good work! Look forward to hearing many more of your presentations.…

“Scott was great. I would highly recommend him. Great energy, well constructed talk, very interesting topic, extremely thought provoking.” –Automation Technologies Council

“I had the pleasure of attending a keynote session by Scott at the IFA convention in 2009. I was so excited not only to see him on the agenda once but twice this year! Scott provided a vision for Social Technology that everyone in the audience could embrace. He is an expert in the field…

“Scott was great and we truly enjoyed having him as a speaker. Here are some of the comments from audience members. • I had no idea how much I did not know about technology. • Very interesting. I thought the session would not be relevant, but it was. • Excellent job of making me think…

“Long story short, Scott was everything I envisioned and he pulled of what I asked him and then raised it a level or 2 by himself as he went even further. So for that….Tip of the Hat Scott Klososky and I believe our paths will not only cross again, I believe they will crisscross for…

“Scott accomplished in very short order what many others could not … a sense of urgency and wonder about what will a key driver for our industry – technology and the platforms to engage and connect our membership and attendees. To say that he was a tremendous hit at the MidAmerica Conference would miss the…

“Scott did a great job of speaking to entrepreneurs at our event! He spoke from a perspective of passion and determination about being a trailblazer in business and in life.” –OKStartUp.com, Oklahoma Department of Commerce

“Scott generated a huge amount of buzz at our conference. His ‘update’ on the impact of internet technologies on business-as-usual had everyone either stunned, stoked, or scared to death! You could feel and see and hear the audience involvement due to the unique interactive presentation techniques he used. He had a crowd of people around…

“Your presentation was exceptionally received by our partners. Many personally told me how insightful and thought provoking your presentation was. Thank you for taking the time to not only present to our partner-group but also taking the time to prepare and personalize the presentation. On behalf of all our partners, we truly appreciate your presentation…

“Scott was the highest rated speaker for our Executive Leadership Conference — with cutting-edge information that took our executives to a place they never imagined. He totally engaged the audience, was meticulously prepared and presented thought-provoking ideas that challenged what we thought we knew. I would highly recommend him for any audience looking for state-of-the-art…

“Although the concepts Scott presented were beyond the comprehension of most of the audience, he never lost their attention or interest. His easy going presentation style and logical way of unfolding his concepts combined to create a fascinating experience.” –Professional Administrative Co-Employers (PACE)

“Scott’s presentations far exceeded our objectives–and our expectations were high! The audience absolutely loved his sessions, as evidenced by the more than 150 requests Scott has received for his “Developing Gen Y Members for Life: Technology Required” session with his two children. That session, in particular, was astounding and very eye opening for our customers.…

“Thank you so much for serving as one of our speakers at the PACE convention. You opened our event, opened our minds and opened our eyes. You’re a great speaker and you honored us by being there – We appreciate it greatly.” –Professional Administrative Co-Employers (PACE)

“Scott is an excellent speaker with a vast knowledge of today’s technology options. He is adept at describing these technologies in terms that business people can relate too, even if they don’t consider themselves ‘techy’.” –American Land Title Association

“Working with Scott made us realize that the future happens at an increasingly rapid rate, and that our adaptiveness will determine our survival. He brings business and technology concepts together in a relevant way that very few people can do.” –Baker Tilly USA

“Howard – It was great having you as part of the seminar. You made a big hit with everyone there and for all the right reasons – an excellent presentation with content that was dead on target! We should always be so fortunate” –Defense Contract Management Agency

“We get your weekly emails and enjoy them very much. We have shared them with our new employees, who’ve joined since you spoke, and they’ve found them extremely valuable as well (and have themselves subscribed!). You have so much wonderful experience, and it’s really a gift that you take the time to share your learning…

“Howard, we really appreciated you taking time out of your incredibly busy schedule to address our group. They truly enjoyed your speech and are still talking about it!” –Farm Credit Bank of Texas

“It was our pleasure having you speak – we received A LOT of feedback on how much everyone enjoyed your presentation and how relevant the information you shared was to our current goal of putting our customers first in planning. You truly contributed to the success of our event and helped make it both enjoyable…

“Howard met our objectives in bringing a strong business case presentation to our group. Everything went very well, and I appreciated personally talking with Howard before the event.” –Illinois Bankers Association

“Howard was terrific! He exceeded our expectations. It was great that he was able to mingle with our group the night before the speech (reception and dinner) to get to know us personally. It was very clear that Howard had done his homework about our organization and that made a big difference. –Federal Reserve Bank…

“I want to personally thank you for your appearance at the Bank’s Annual Planning Conference. The reviews are in and your presentation was rated as outstanding by the participants. The subject matter and your delivery really hit home with our leadership.” –Federal Reserve Bank of Boston

“Thank you for speaking to us last week. The feedback on you was delightfully positive. Your remarks and sense of humor were well received and I think our people came away with some new insights and feeling more positive about Union Bank’s future.” –Union Bank of California

“Howard is a master at using relevant stories to connect the audience to the important messages he’s sharing. Our team members appreciated his use of humor and story to help drive home the point.” –Washington Mutual

“Our folks have not stopped talking about your speech. They are revering you as a truly authentic leader. Thank you so much for helping make our event a success.” –BP North America Gas & Power

“Howard Putnam not only met our group’s expectations…he exceeded them. His story and message is genuine and he is an absolute pleasure to work with.” –CraigMichaels Inc.

“Your presentation Customer Service-Successful Strategies through Turbulence received excellent reviews from our attendees. They found your presentation motivational and inspiring. As we face the challenges ahead for NASA and our programs, it was very enlightening as well as timely to hear how you managed Southwest Airlines through some very difficult times. The many points you…

“Howard helped our leaders get out of our “box” by discussing challenges and difficult changes that the airlines industry and certain companies have gone through and how they succeeded (or failed). It was an easy leap to see how the business challenges they faced have similarities to our own, and how strong, inspirational leadership rises…

“Howard, a huge thank you for speaking at the RTO Symposium. Your speech was well received and referred to throughout the rest of the event.” –The Structure Group

“Howard Putnam was the best professional speaker I have ever had the privilege to work with. He took the time up front to gain a solid understanding of our industry and our business goals. His presentation approach hit on the specific goals we were trying to accomplish at this meeting. His style is one that…

“We want thank you so much for speaking with us. “I’ve already started to get feedback from the week and many associates have commented on how inspiring and down-to-earth you were. I have to echo these sentiments and say you were the perfect fit!” –Masterfoods USA

“First, thanks for the great job you did on our behalf. You are a true professional and I cannot begin to tell you how many great things I’ve heard regarding your keynote. The way you incorporated Bob and Cos throughout the speech made it seem as though you are old friends. I wish all speakers…

“The presentation by Howard Putnam was perfectly tailored for our group. He managed to hit all the points I had asked him to emphasize and did it in a convincing manner. He was interesting, funny and held the attention of our audience. We were very happy we had selected Howard to make the keynote address…

“Wow, Howard is an amazing man! Your speech was inspirational and motivated the attendees at the event. I believe you touched the way both manufacturers and retailers conduct their business in the future!” –Western Shoe Retailers Association

“Thank you for a great presentation! It’s presentations like yours that help to make the conference a success. Also, I wanted to thank you for customizing it for IREM, it really made a difference. We were truly impressed!” –Institute of Real Estate Management

“Howard is an outstanding speaker who delivers the message, with the added bonus of being the easiest, most pleasant speaker to work with in advance that I’ve encountered in my 15 years of hiring presenters. He was a great speaker with good audience rapport. The audience loved his presentation and several folks said he was…

“Howard’s presentation was the perfect mix of some of the steps to his success, a dose of reality as to the current business climate, and the importance of nurturing our youth by exposing them to the business side of life.” –Junior Achievement of the Inland Northwest

“He was rated as excellent in our post-meeting survey. The participants were absolutely engaged in his presentation and I found them quoting him in the following workshops. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a strong speaker that speaks from the gut. I think the attendees will definitely think about who they hire differently,…

“Your attendance at the dinner and your keynote address—which received overwhelming positive feedback—were major contributing factors to the success of InVest48. Solid leadership, innovative approaches, and remaining member-focused will get our credit unions through future obstacles. Thank you for conveying that message so strongly.” –Ohio Credit Union League

“Thanks for your succinct and thoughtful presentation at the Get Motivated seminar in Portland. Your message truly hit the heart of good business practice and impacted me more than anything else that was said that day.” –Attendee, Get Motivated

“On behalf of the entire Ash Brokerage team, I would like to thank you for the message you delivered at our Spring Summit. You were entrusted to set the tone and kick off the meeting with a powerful message to our most successful clients, and you certainly did not disappoint! You brought thoughtful perspectives and…

“It was a real pleasure having you join us. Your remarks were great and we have received many positive comments. Thank you for taking the time to prepare. It was obvious you took the time to get to know us.” –Tourism Industry Association of Nova Scotia

“I thoroughly enjoyed Mr. Putnam’s presentation. It was the best general session of the week, in my opinion.” “I honestly enjoyed listening to every word. He was great!” “A great draw, and a very good business speaker.” “Great speaker, very motivational w/good information” “Wish we had more time with him.” “Excellent topic and dynamic speaker”…

“We really appreciate your participation in our Tech Select Conference. Feedback from the event has been very positive. In fact, several of the members who have attended many of the conferences over the years have said the Miami Conference was one of the best we have had over the 10 years that we have been…

“Howard was an essential part of our success at the Business Clubs of America Breakfast Series. He successfully engaged the audience and exceeded expectations through humorous and witty delivery of his presentation, spent additional time with members and shared business insights and personal experiences. Stories of his days as CEO of Southwest Airlines were applicable…

“I have to pass onto you that I have had more attendees than I can count come up to tell me how much they loved your presentation. It was a huge hit. I think it was also a very good message for this group to hear. We often have all our speakers concentrating on industry…

“Howard was insightful, humorous, witty and full of stories that make people realize how important the little things are and that business is all about the people as much as it is all about products and services. He was very relatable. I think Howard was at his strongest when he tied a moral to a…

“What a great presentation this morning. I’m glad we were able to retain you for the breakfast series and appreciated the opportunity to get to know you better. All the best in 2010 and look forward to receiving a copy of your book.” –Business Clubs America

“We loved working with you all so very much!!! Howard is such a professional – and even though he is so very successful and accomplished, he is still so approachable and warm.  We really appreciated that.” —Baskow and Associates

“Thank you so much Howard. We appreciate your contribution to the success of the Las Vegas Market. This was the very first time we hosted a keynote speaker…your content and the quality of your presentation was stellar and we feel fortunate to have had you! Thanks again and it was a pleasure to work with…

“The program was fabulous and very well received. Howard is a wonderful guy and I really enjoyed my conversations with him. As far as coordination leading to the event I’d like to thank you all and Howard for working with us so professionally and being willing to walk us through Howard’s slides and for addressing…

“It was an absolute pleasure working with you. You were a huge hit with the audience (I heard one person say you were our best Summer Meeting speaker ever) and I enjoyed working with you — you made my job very easy.” –American Society of Health-System Pharmacists

“We had a great time listening to you and your previous life as CEO of Southwest. You were passionate and delivered great messages we will be able to use in our own businesses. We loved your spontaneity and the easy way you used to share your successful experience. So many similarities exist with our different…

“Just wanted to convey that your presentation was a big hit; as we knew it would be. Message was right on target with our vision, overall meeting theme, and so well tied into our talk. It was a great ending, and a perfect way to send everyone departing after a successful meeting.” –Allianz Global Corporate…

“Howard, I appreciate your talents and your time in making this forum a model for a public-private partnership that clearly communicates a leadership standard that is essential to our democracy and to our economic and social systems. Your expertise as you continue to lead is impeccable! I value your personal belief in what we’re doing…

“Our Global Leadership was extremely impressed and engaged by Howard’s presentation. He aligned his thoughts on leadership with our corporate culture and objectives to deliver messages that were on target and permeate able. His background is impressive, but our group was more impressed with his nature. He embodies leadership qualities that they wish to strive…

“Mr. Putnam’s program exceeded expectations. Even if the management style/culture he spoke about was very different from Exelon’s, he did the presentation so that the audience could start thinking about our own culture from a different perspective, and start applying those lessons that are applicable to our culture and our way of doing business.”–Exelon Corporation

“Howard Putnam did a phenomenal job at our event. He worked closely with us to customize his remarks to ensure that they were relevant to our audience. The result was a talk that was on point, inspiring and helped set the tone for the rest of the day. In addition, his willingness to talk informally…

“Howard exceeded the expectations. He did more preparation than any speaker I have worked with on the front end. He also did a great job of tying his experiences at SWA and Braniff to the turmoil our industry is experiencing today. I also really appreciate that he came to dinner before he spoke, he really…

“Your presentation exceeded even our high expectations as you were so engaging and professional in the way you managed to very naturally weave in our company-specific topics discussed. We all really liked your energy and were impressed with your ability as a great storyteller.” –Client Name Withheld Upon Request, Telecommunications

“Howard Putnam took the time to understand our industry well in advance of his presentation and was able to effectively relate his experience at Southwest Airlines to the real life challenges we face in the vacation ownership business. In short, his speech was outstanding and well received by the audience.” –Interval International

“Thank you for speaking at our Senior Leaders Conference last week. You did an outstanding job and I continue to get rave reviews.” –BellSouth

“Your dinner comments hit the nail head on and really added to the overall positive atmosphere of our Leadership Meeting. Thanks so much…” –Albertsons, Inc.

“Thank you for being so easy to work with. It was very helpful to me that I was able to work with you directly on the logistics of getting your presentation approved for credit. Your presentation was a hit– on the evaluation forms, you averaged 3.85 out of 4, which was much better than any…

“You were fantastic and your presentation went very well. We enjoyed having the opportunity to speak directly with you over the phone and you were extremely down to earth. Your story is impressive and entertaining.” –Iowa Commercial Real Estate Expo

“Howard, It was a pleasure seeing you again in Cleveland. As usual, your presentation was excellent and we had some very good survey responses from attendees. Your message is quite appropriate in today’s business environment and is a welcome change from our usual sales and leadership seminars.” –Total Training Network

“Thanks for coming to the meeting and thanks for the great presentation. You made a big impact on the group, the feedback from the audience was uniformly positive. And yes, the team left on a ‘high’.” –Pfizer

“Thank you for your hard work to connect with the students of Montana State University. We’ve received great feedback from your lectures. Your advice, anecdotes and photos were meaningful and inspiring to many in the room. You were the perfect inaugural keynote lecturer for MSU Career Week, as you set the tone from the ‘employer’s…

“Your words were inspiring and your down-to-earth advice for navigating the sometimes rough skies of ethical decision making were right on-target. We could not have asked for a more appropriate—or a more entertaining—keynote speaker for this year’s event.” –Goodwill Industries International, Inc.

“We wanted to take a moment to thank you for your participation in last week’s Leadership Forum. The Forum was a huge success and your contribution was key and greatly appreciated.” –Advantage Sales & Marketing

“Howard’s presentation and the whole event was a success. The audience loved him! I enjoyed getting to know Howard, and I’m sure that we are going to work together again in the near future.” –Consvita Consultores Associados

“Howard, thank you for your enlightening presentation you gave to the La-Z-Boy leadership group. We wanted to leave our team on a high, and you certainly helped us achieve that with your inspiring and motivational remarks. Your presentation about keeping things simple, never losing your values and having a little luck all resonated with our…

“Based on Howard’s advance tape, I had very high expectations. Even so, Howard was able to exceed them. The audience really connected with his message. I was approached multiple times by attendees who thanked us for finding Howard as they felt he was the best keynote speaker we have ever had.” –Caterpillar Inc.

“Your story, your background and demeanor, and the time you took to weave your message into our theme produced an excellent experience.” –Bostik Findley, Inc.

“WOW, your presentation was outstanding and the message hit the target! Your travels were very demanding and yet, your alertness and openness to stay and share was very much appreciated. Your book was well received and I am just now taking time to enjoy reading it and relating it to your presentation. I have already…

“Howard, thank you for your contribution to the Gallagher Scholars Program of the Big Shoulders Fund. It was awfully nice of you to take part in our drive to support the memory of our late chairman, Bob Gallagher. You were a big hit with our crowd. Thank you for taking the time to understand our…

“Howard Putnam combines humor and insight for a thoroughly entertaining-yet-informative presentation. His success as a business leader and entrepreneur gives him a level of credibility that made his message that much more meaningful to our own business leaders.” –NAM Council of Manufacturing Associations

“Howard did his homework on Gallagher. He was engaging off the stage and on. He connected with the crowd because he cared about his client. The man is awesome; I’d recommend him to anyone who wants not just another speaker, but someone who can touch the audience in a special way.” –Arthur J. Gallagher &…

“Fantastic presentation– informative, humorous, and personal which made it educational and entertaining. Howard’s story is extremely enlightening and motivational– He kept the audience engaged during the entire session. His experience and ethics speaks volumes. Thank you, Howard for sharing the skills you have learned over the years.” –International Quality & Productivity Center (IQPC)

“It was a pleasure working with Howard. His integrity and sincere interest in others was evident and remarkable.” –Newton-Wellesley Hospital

“Howard, I really enjoyed your poignant, down to earth, stay in touch with the troops/customers presentation at the Blue Shield conference in LA. It was obvious your authenticity is genuine.” –Blue Shield of California

“Thank you Howard for a wonderful presentation! It not only met our expectations but exceeded them. As we’ve hosted regional meetings around the state the comments have only been how powerful the message was from all of the speakers. It would be my pleasure to recommend you to anyone. Your presentation was the highlight of…

“Thank you SO MUCH for speaking at our meeting. You were FAB-U-LOUS!!!! Howard for president! Ha, ha! Seriously, our staff is raving about you. You have charisma coming out of your ears. It was a pleasure to listen to your presentation.” –American Specialty Health

“The audience enjoyed Howard’s presentation; especially his examples from the airline industry and changing/teaching customers.” –Spectrum Health

“Howard, I want to take a moment to thank you again for your participation at the Workforce Summit in Jackson. I have heard nothing but positive feedback from participants. On a personal note, your words were truly inspiring. I will carry with me your words of wisdom as I work to ‘change the way we…

“Howard Putnam is a powerful speaker who can relate to his audience through his perspective into the culture of an organization and humorous introspect.” –NASA

“Howard’s past experience as CEO of a successful airline operation gave credence to his presentation. He has lived the good and experience of true success – thank you Howard for sharing.” –Harris Corporation

“I recently had the lucky opportunity attend Dr. Eurich’s presentation, which was not only interesting, but also helped me to implement affordable training using current staff as instructors and facilitators. While this was only one of many tactics she mentioned, it helped me to reduce the overall expenditure of the training department while providing employees…

“It is an absolute privilege to hear Dr. Eurich speak. She is poised, articulate, and makes her presentations very interactive and relatable. I always leave inspired and motivated.” –Rose Medical Center, HCA Healthcare