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"I've had the chance to review the new books that you wrote for us. WOW! They are awesome. You have done a masterful job of creating valuable books that will become essential parts of our colleagues' work. Thank you, thank you. Thank you."
Jim Kouzes
Author and Leadership Guru
"I know you said no more gushing, but I just got to The Leadership Challenge Coaching book. I'm simply amazed by your work! You are a talented writer with the rare gift for pulling together vital information in a crystal clear, cohesive way. This expertise combined with your deep knowledge and vast experience as a learning professional, make you such a valuable author. Priceless, in my opinion! Thank you, thank, thank you for taking on this project and breathing so many new ideas and fresh perspective into The Leadership Challenge. Great writers like yourself shouldn't be without a manuscript due date."
Lisa Shannon
Associate Publisher
Pfeiffer: An Imprint of Wiley
Many of us at CCL have gotten to know Elaine.
"Elaine is a delight. She wanted to feature CCL in an ASTD certificate program and wanted to have the best of our thinking. The resulting program features both CCL's research and practice."
-Jennifer Martineau
"I'm happy to see us begin working with her. She possesses that seemingly rare translation skill - not of French to English!! - but of taking research and knowledge and turning it into meaningful, useful, relevant information."
-Kris Downing, Center for Creative Leadership
"I am lucky to read your book,Training for Dummies, when I started my career as a freelance trainer in Beijing, I give sales training and self development training to Chinese exhibition companies. It's a great book that gives me useful knowledge together with your personal experience. Thank you!"
Flora Wang
Your reader in China
"I want to let you know how much the work you did on the CPLP study materials and the ASTD Handbook really helped me get through the process. I could not have done it without the materials you created for us. I look forward to continuing to learn from you."
Larry Straining, CPLP
"As I put "The Business of Consulting" down, I was simultaneously excited, humbled, motivated, anxious, confident... the list goes on. Thank you for sharing so much of your experiences in your books. Thank you for writing about common sense practices such as "Subcontractors Shall Not Market to the Client." The anecdotes, tools, advice, and lessons learned all contribute to books that I know will be dog-eared and well-used over the years. I am so grateful to have met you, and to have the chance to learn from you!"
Jenn Labin
"Please accept my appreciation and thanks for your recent book. I have The Consultant's Quick Start Guide. I established my consulting business two years ago and was happy to find authors like you. Wise counsel is always welcome. Thank you for writing this book. It has challenged me in areas where I needed to look in depth to really develop objectives and goals. You are absolutely wonderful and greatly appreciated. "
Ramona Riley
"Just finished reading 10 Steps to Successful Training and I must say the tools outlined in this book are timeless! Another great book that will get lots of use. I was reminded how much I enjoy "facilitating. With this book I feel like I've knocked off some cob webs at least. ;-) Thanks again for the boost of preparation and inspiration."
Michael A. Cantrell
OTT/ Kaizen Leader
"Thanks to your guidance, the business is off to a wonderful start - I couldn't have done it without you! Your card and pot of gold were adorable. I wish you the best holiday season and a peaceful new year."
Susan von Hemert
"I received my copy of Thriving through Change - I really appreciate getting it. As always with your publications, it thoroughly covers the topic for its intended audience and is well written. Congratulations on another winner."
Daryl Conner
Conner Partners
"Thank you for sending me Thriving Through Change and The Business of Consulting. I appreciate your thoughtful gifts. You deserve much appreciation for your decades of discerning work in making training and consulting respected professions. Thanks for your outstanding contribution."
Herb Kindler
"Elaine is my hero! I use her Thriving Through Change book and it really works. As she explains each phase, she gives practical tips for how. I love all the worksheets and checklists. Elaine takes it to the next level - with practical help. "
Teri Reynolds
"It was so thoughtful of you to remember me. I have purchased your books several times to give as gifts (I wouldn't give up my own copies!) especially to a budding Training Dept. at MetLife in Poland. They really appreciate not only the information that you provide but the way that you write is easy for them to understand.
Cheerio, "
Lea Toppino
"Thank you for your encouragement as I start out on my own. The inspiration and instruction received from your books have helped me land my first contract."
Lester Potts
"Thanks Elaine for sending me a copy of ‘Marketing Your Consulting Services' and for your wonderful workshop. I have already used some of the tools and they were very helpful (and I listened more than I talked, for a change!). Thanks again"
Lou Kramberg
"I wanted to express my appreciation for your work as editor and for the publication of my submissions. I hope all is well with you and yours and that the Annuals continue to be successful."
Leanne Cusumano Roque, Esq.
CRC Consulting, Inc.
"I feel like a changed person, a new man, after your workshop! The learning was seamless, effortless, and best of all, it was so much fun. When I next design a training session, I will emulate your method of training by involving the participants in a manner that immerses them in what they are learning, and makes it fun and effortless to learn. This kind of learning is the deepest kind in Bloom's Taxonomy (what's it called again?) because the knowledge was applied and utilized in the design and presentations of our individual presentations. Wow… my eyes are wide open!"
Yosef Salvay
"I attended a training program you ran in San Diego. The course helped me develop my ability to design and deliver leadership development programs. I now have a 6 month program under way, and earlier this week delivered the first three days of intense training. It went very well, largely because of the material you presented in San Diego and the way you presented it. "
André Taylor
"Elaine -- call anytime you are in DC and we will have lunch together -- but I want to treat you... for all the great things you have done for the learning community and for me personally.
Thanks"!
Donnee Ramelli
"I admit I came to this event begrudgingly thinking it would eat up time I could be spending doing more important things. Wow was I wrong. I thoroughly enjoyed the presentation, thought provoking scenarios, and examples of how to/ NOT to handle risk communication "opportunities"! This training must be extended across the empire. Thanks for sponsoring, I walk away more vigilant in the 27 words I choose to say."
Capt B
"I was a participant in your Training Certificate program in NYC last December. I wanted to let you know how much I benefitted from the training. Last week I conducted a workshop incorporating many of the principles and methods I learned in your course. The workshop was a success and the evaluations were very high. It would not have gone so well without the training I received from you. "
Maura
"I really look forward to seeing your ideas come to life and they are always totally in-line with "what you preach." I actually have a little shelf in my home (which many
visitors finding very curious and interesting) where I have on display the
cards I've received from you over the past four years, along with all the "goo-gaas" and "gadgets". Thank you for continuing to inspire my creativity and for keeping me educated, humble, grateful, hopeful, nourished, delighted in true excellence, and optimistic! You're the best, Elaine! "
Heather Tanksley
"Thank you, Elaine Biech for publishing me again and again in Wiley and encouraging me to fly forward."
Devora Zack
author of Networking for People Who Hate Networking
"Congrats on the success of all of your training sessions - five, wow!!! As always, the Energizer Bunny has nothing on you, Elaine! You are amazing, always have been; always will be."
Sylvia Pierson
ASTD Presents the Gordon M. Bliss Memorial Award to Elaine Biech
(Alexandria, VA) June 27, 2007 -
The highest volunteer recognition given to an ASTD member who has made significant contributions in three areas: advancing ASTD's vision and goals, improving an employer's or client's workplace learning and performance, and enriching a community through volunteering professional skills.
2004 - ASTD Volunteer-Staff Partnership Award.
2001 - ISA Spirit Award, ISA's highest honored award.
1995 - Wisconsin Women Entrepreneur's Mentor Award.
1992 - ASTD Torch Award - presented to a National Member who's leadership over a significant period has made a difference in helping the Society accomplish its goals and fulfill its vision.
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