Testimonials

“Steven is able to distill issues and concepts to their essence; and then present them to others in a way that is at once understandable and an invitation to think about how this applies to one’s own life circumstances. The fact that he is one of the most creative people I’ve ever met and is flexible yet thorough in his interactions with clients is just ‘icing on the cake’. Don’t miss the opportunity to work with him.”

Denise Smith-Hams
Formerly with Culture and People Processes, Monsanto Company
Currently, SVP of Human Resources, Genentech, Inc.

“Steven has an enormous capacity to apply ideas and thinking to new situations, constantly challenging the status quo approach and stimulating a team to new and better solutions. He also has the ability to temper this with the need to deliver tangible results in a predetermined timescale.”

Caroline Morland
Edunova Limited, United Kingdom

“Steven clearly understands the vital role leadership and creativity play in the success of organizations – and models both in everything he does.”

Dr. Kent Rhodes
Professor, Executive Programs
Pepperdine University

“It’s been nine months since the PR&D Management Team participated in [Creativity in Business]. The offsite helped get us out of ‘auto-pilot’, taught us how to prepare for change by trusting in our capacity to create and go beyond the easy answers to uncover unique and innovative solutions. I have seen significant leadership growth and confidence across the entire management team. I’m thrilled with the results, and the learning continues to live on.”

Ann L. Lee
Global Technical Development
Genentech, Inc.

“I’ve been looking through the ‘Workbook’. It’s fabulous! It not only explains some very difficult concepts, it lives them. You really, truly understand what this is about, and why it is so important – and now others will too. Absolutely great! Four cheers for everyone who created it!”

Bob Shapiro
Former CEO, Monsanto Company, on the Life Sciences Conversations workbook developed by Creative License^™ Consulting Services as part of a large-scale culture change initiative.

“Changes and Choices is a HIT! The response was phenomenal. Thank you for your hard work. It is times like these when I really appreciate the people I am blessed to work with.”

Craig Steinman
Learning and Organizational Development, Searle Pharmaceuticals
On Changes and Choices, a custom-designed program to help employees manage an impending merger.

“I wanted you to know what a fantastic day we experienced on Monday at our Change Your World event. Your enthusiasm, innovative ideas, and the overall commitment during all aspects of the project were key components to its success. We are still wearing the smiles you left us with after our initial planning session. We look forwared to ‘learning’ with you in the future.”

Nancy MacDonald
Xerox Business Services, Canada, after a business strategy development event.

“Perhaps the most important quality for which there can be no grade given or measurement enforced is Steven’s level of integrity. I have watched him exhibit a clarity of vision and integrity at moments when others would have surely faltered.”

Karen Stephenson
President, Netform