"This was my second trip to Leaders' Forum, and I continue to learn more each time. I was especially impressed by the connections between the engineering stress model, and it's application to our daily lives. Models like this make it easy to see how stress can affect us in little ways.
I am also thinking about my "parts" and how they interact with each other. This was my first experience with a "parts party." I was impressed with the impact this can have on our daily lives." — Russell Fenstermann

"For me, Leaders' Forum was nothing short of a magical experience. It was impossible for me to predict the gain possible from such an event, even though I've attended other similar courses. Wayne, Eileen, and company are superb guides and I thank them greatly for sharing their talents. If you're looking to become a better leader, go to Leaders' Forum. Take from it as much as you can carry. Improve your understanding of leadership." — Carmen DiMichele, Director Embedded Systems Development, Bally Gaming & Systems

"I really enjoyed the forum. What is unique about the Leaders Forum is that the results are subtle. It's not a typical class where information is delivered for you to transcribe in a notebook. Rather, the value comes from the interaction of the particpants, and thus you have to give to get. This also means that the Forum custom tailors itself for each participant. But as I now dive back into the pressures of my job, it is clear to me that the Leaders Forum is going to be of great value to me, and a bargain at that." — Robert O'Hara, Microsoft, Group Manager, Wireless Connectivity Group, Europe

"Thank you Eileen and Wayne. You introduced me to a group of people who really worked together to help me become a stronger leader. I learned a lesson in asking for help and receiving answers in a safe and positive atmosphere. This was like no other workshop. It is a very powerful lesson that I can put to work immediately. Thanks again." — Martin Vik, Philip Morris, Manager IS Quality Assurance

"I want to thank Wayne and Eileen for one of the richest workshop experiences I have had in many years. I will be back for the workshop, its people, and for beautiful Crested Butte. It was a truly spectacular week!" — Deborah M. Lutomski, Omega Point Consulting

"I found the Forum to be confidence-building, energizing, inspiring and motivating. Thank you so very much for being the people you are in that you care enough to wish for success in all of us.." — Deborah Norris, Norwest Corporation, Principal Systems Consultant

"Leaders' Forum gave me an opportunity to take a break from the chaos of my work environment. Wayne and Eileen provided an environment of acceptance and well being. I understand more about my skills as a leader. I know some ways that I can be more personally effective at work and at home. It was a very enjoyable experience." — Geoff Robles, Pacific Telesis Shared Services, Director - Customer Care Solutions

"In some ways it was better than the [Weinberg & Weinberg] Problem Solving Leadership Workshop (though it built upon PSL). Although not as intense and scripted, it allowed us to reflect on PSL, to discuss, dissect, and make the experience of PSL more known and thought through. LF98 was also presented from the viewpoints of all of the participants. They all had their own way of sharing information, making points clear, bringing their issues to the fore for all to witness. It was truly a group of leaders coming together to teach and learn from each other. And that we did, with GUSTO." — Bryan Bajema, Software Development Manager, Tandem Computers

"Leaders' Forum was a great opportunity to take time out to talk with and learn from technical leaders from a variety of industries and geographic locations. Wayne and Eileen provide an open, flexible structure and a supportive atmosphere which encourages sharing of experience, ideas, problems and possible solutions. I'm already looking forward to next year." — Mary Lavine, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., Director of Information Technology

"You take away more than you bring" — Mike King, Tandem Computers, Software Development Manager

"The Leaders' Forum gave me a chance to learn a lot about what other I.S. leaders (in different companies and parts of the industry) are doing and why. It is also a safe, supportive environment where I can share my questions and get some great, valid help." — Rebecca Barfknecht, Pacific Bell, Director, Customer Core Applications

"Thank you for creating a very open and stimulating environment for meeting other leaders and for working out my own convictions and priorities." — Kit Bradley, Spectra-Physics Scanning Systems, Software Engineering Manager

"For me, the mountain became the symbol of all I hoped for and found in Leaders' Forum, both what I had expected and what I had not: stimulating seminars, insight, and new points of view on the problems and opportunities of software development; getting outdoors and experiencing the refreshment of nature; learning about the people and the rebirth of the town; and making new friends (and appreciating personalities) through lunchtime conversations." — Hal Dendurent, Norand Corporation, Technical Communications Consultant

"The Leaders' Forum helped to expand the base of knowledge I gained at the Problem Solving Leadership Workshop. The things learned will directly impact my effectiveness at work and home. — Doug Anderson, Norwest Technical Services, Sr. Operations Consultant

"The 1994 Leaders' Forum organized by Strider & Cline was, to me, both personally inspiring and professionally useful. It afforded me a chance to interact with I.S. professionals from around the country who were willing to share their insights about, and approaches to, workplace issues and technical challenges I am dealing with on a daily basis. I highly recommend it." — Ken Brann, Itron, Inc. Senior Principle Software Engineer

"This forum creates the potential, the participants create the forum. In a world where there are no right answers, this forum provides a realistic means to expand the leader's tool kit. We share, we learn, we grow." — David Schmaltz, Ontara Corporation, Principal Consultant

"This was one of the best learning experiences I've had in years. The group interaction, sharing of experiences and role play was great!" — Mindy Berry, Ralston Purina, Senior Manager

"I was able to learn how other professionals are dealing with people and technology issues in a comfortable, casual setting." — John Seiler, EDS, Platform Marketing Manager

"What better place to regain perspective and to reframe problems. I am leaving this place refreshed, renewed, and reconnected." — Beth Tamm, EDS, Systems Engineering Supervisor

"The Leaders' Forum is a collaborative place to exchange development ideas and practice old and new management skills. Developers, managers, and I.S. consultants will benefit from the diversity in the participants' backgrounds." — Elizabeth Knowles Schmitz, Knowles Schmitz Consulting, President

"Eileen and Wayne, Thank you for the Leaders' Forum. It gave me the courage to experience Change Shop. This book (Bearing Witness) reminds me of the Leaders' Forum/Change Shop experience -- choosing again one person at a time. You and the rest of the Weinberg & Weinberg faculty are true peacemakers. Thanks, Bill T." — Bill Trierweiler, Marco Consulting Group

"It's like a health spa for your mind." — Marie Benesh, Consultant, Omega Point Consulting