.... everyone I spoke to gave an enthusiastic "thumps up."

Gary,
I want to share an example from one on our teachers that had threatened to resign. She had been assigned a very difficult student. Then we experienced "Gary Montgomery."

“About a month and a half later, which was about a month after school began, I made a visit to this teacher’s center. I asked her how things were going and inquired about the child that had made her consider quitting her job. Almost before she could say a word to me, she broke down in tears. She struggled through her emotions and began to tell me how ashamed she was of herself and the way she had felt about the poor child. She said that before the child even arrived in the classroom, she felt like she was labeling him as a problem child who would just be a nuisance for her. I could tell that she was very regretful of the way she had felt and acted about the situation. But she also told me something else. I asked her what changed for her and she said without hesitation, the guy [Gary Montgomery] who spoke at our Pre-Service had inspired her. She said that his words of encouragement had touched her so much that she just decided that she would walk into her classroom on the first day with a positive attitude and know that every child there was the same and that they all needed her. After a few days, she realized that the child that she had feared so much was completely different than what she had been told. She said that he is one of her biggest helpers in the class and loves to do what he is supposed to so he will get a hug or some type of praise.”

“Gary, I have to tell you, it was truly a great moment for me as the director of this program while listening to her talk about the situation and how this child has responded to her. It was one of those instances when I loved my job. For one thing, I knew that I had made the right choice for a presenter at our training. Just to put into prospective what you were able to accomplish in 30 minutes, you changed the outlook of a 25-year veteran teacher and as a result, changed the Head Start experience and outcomes for a misunderstood little boy.

Thank you for doing what you do. Needless to say, you are a friend to this program and I will tell others about your message.”

From Jim Mudd, President, Sam Kinnaird's Flooring

We recently had our third company meeting with Gary Montgomery of Prime Time Productions as our Keynote Speaker. You might think people would grow tired of the same speaker, but that is not true with Gary. He thinks “out of the box” and can customize his presentations to fit any business condition.

Our office staff had to deal with fewer employees doing more work and our salespeople had to work in consolidated stores with more salespeople. I was concerned because I knew morale was down and I wasn’t sure how the sales force would work together as a new team. I thought of many possible ways we could turn things around but ultimately I knew it was time for another Gary “fix”.

His presentation was able to connect with all our different disciplines and to keep them all involved. It was educational, entertaining, and motivational. They loved the concept of “Teamership” and I believe they will truly practice it. I know everyone felt better after the meeting and the majority thanked me for having Gary come speak to them. I think he truly helps them develop trust and confidence.

I would highly recommend Gary Montgomery of Prime Time Productions as your next “Keynote Speaker” or trainer.
 

Your positive attitude is contagious and it really set the stage for a day of education on being the best employees we can be.

It has been a few months since your visit and I am still hearing people shout out "Oh Yeah!" with a smile on their face. The skepticism and negative thoughts that were formerly present when a new idea or product was brought forward seem to be replaced with a positive open-mindedness that I attribute to you.

Just last month I attended a training course in Pennsylvania with another co-worker. During the week long session, my friend kept responding to the course leader with "Oh Yeah." He would smile and go on with the topic at hand. Finally, on the third day, she broke down and told him all about your visit and the enthusiasm you inspired. You have obviously made a lasting impression on people and they want to share your message with others.