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John Bradberry began working with us at a very early and fragile stage of the business. His insights into the key challenges faced by startups and founders were really impressive - but what was truly remarkable was his ability to articulate a framework for tackling these challenges - his platform is embedded in my thinking about our business and continues to serve as a foundation for our growth.
John has as a rich collection of unique traits seen in isolation across successful coaches, analysts, strategists and even therapists ... his blend of careful listening, thoughtful analysis and creative problem solving provided numerous tactics enabling our execution in diverse areas of the business and built my confidence as a founder and fledgling CEO in the process.
John really takes a holistic view of the startup enterprise - few individuals understand nor are interested in exploring the intimate relationships and inter-connectedness of everything from finance, marketing, product dev, sales, team building and vision.
S. Mark Williams, Ph.D., Founder & CEO - Modality, Inc.
"As a manager with a staff of 50 business analysts, I worked with John to develop a strategic plan for my group. Our challenge was to identify opportunities and prepare for a shift in our mission as an information technology support function. John's guidance, experience and support were invaluable. I knew that I could count on John to deliver what he promised when he promised it.
John's coaching and listening skills made him an excellent resource for my management team. My team and I respected his ability to lead us through a complex process that involved making some tough decisions about our future. While John played a key role in our strategic planning, he also encouraged us to own the process. As a partner and facilitator, John worked well with team members at all levels.
When he facilitated sessions where we met resistance, he handled those situations in such a way that participants felt good about the process. I would be eager to work with John again when I have an opportunity to do so."
Director, Technology Support Group -
Fortune 100 Financial Services Co.
"John and Jeanne Supin together had a major role in leading a joint assessment to streamline the process by which client aid is distributed to low-income households in Mecklenburg County. The result of this seminal effort was a merger of functions saving the County approximately 10% of the costs of operation. Moreover, the early indications are that the resultant merged function will be able to assist at least 10% more clients. Not only do these statistics indicate the success of their efforts, but their personable, supportive manner of conducting business has been a large factor in the good will that has pervaded such efforts."
Executive Director, Non Profit Emergency Relief Agency
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“I have had the opportunity to work with John on projects for several teams over the past 10 years. Perhaps the most valuable impact he makes is immediately recognized: listening. He thoughtfully engages whomever he is working with to truly understand the challenge at hand and individual perspectives. Only after this does he begin creatively collaborating to develop solutions.”
David Schroeder, Managing Partner, Quint
"Your role was invaluable in supporting our ability to tackle difficult issues, seek workable solutions, and produce real, measurable change as a result of the process.
Particularly helpful was your attention to both "hard" and "soft" issues. On the one hand you accomplished project tasks and facilitated decisions on key strategic and operational issues. At the same time you insisted that we deal with important cultural and relationship factors, an approach that ultimately boosted our momentum for change.
Your successful management of this complex project has strengthened the partnership between these two agencies in ways we had not anticipated. We sincerely thank you for your outstanding work throughout this lengthy and painstaking process."
Assistant Director, Mecklenburg County Government Dept.
"I want to express my sincere appreciation for the consulting work and professional development strategies you have provided my organization. Our experience with you has enabled us to clarify our future vision, define a strategy consistent to that vision and facilitate our management team to better understand their roles in achieving our future success.
What most impressed me as we worked together, was how you communicated with our team and the tremendous listening ability that you possess. As we discussed critical issues, your facilitation skills enabled us to reach consensus in a way we have never experienced.
Thanks again. We eagerly anticipate working with you in the future."
President, Regional Financial Services Firm
"Thank you so much for your time, your commitment to the college and your knowledge that you so graciously shared at our Staff Retreat. The staff was extremely grateful and we made big strides toward our sense of "team."
Although we certainly took the values discussion into new and unpredictable directions, you did a wonderful job of keeping us together and focused. You are very talented, John, and it was fun working with you on this project. Best of luck and thanks again!"
Vice President and Dean of Students for a 4-year college
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