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Government of Barbados Permanent Secretaries -- (Barbados, West Indies)
Prime Minister of Grenada and Senior Advisors -- (Grenada, West Indies)
NBA Washington Bullets/Wizards -- a number of NBA players during 19 seasons
                                                                                                                                     from 1979-1998 (Washington, DC)
Pan African Conference, with over 100 African Kings and Queens -- (Benin, Togo and Nigeria, West Africa)
E! Entertainment Television -- (Hollywood, CA)
 NASA -- (Goddard Space Center, Greenbelt, MD and Stennis Space Center, Hancock, MS)
Government and Business Leadership Conference -- (Lagos, Nigeria)
Saturn -- (Bowie, MD)
Association of American Schools of Central America, Mexico, Colombia and Mexico (Tri Association)
                                                   -- (2002 Conference: Guadalajara, Mexico)   (2005 Conference: Mexico City, Mexico) 
WACRA -- Worldwide Airlines Customer Relations Association Conference -- ( Stockholm, Sweden)
NIH -- National Institutes of Health / Executive Officers -- (Rockville, MD)
YPO -- Young Presidents Organization -- (Leysin, Switzerland...JLU, Junior Leadership University)
NRC -- Nuclear Regulatory Commision -- (Rockville, MD)
 
Association of International Schools in Africa (AISA) -- (2003 Conference Series: Botswana, Kenya & Senegal)
                                                                                                      (2007 Conference Series: Ghana & Kenya)
Job Corps -- (Oneonta, NY; Simpsonville, KY; Indianapolis, IN; Talking Leaves, OK...and more)
 European Council of International School (ECIS) -- (2006 Conference: The Hague, Netherlands)
Immigration and Customs Enforcement -- (Washington, DC)
Sorenson Genomics -- (Salt lake City, Utah)
NETWAR -- Naval Network Warfare Command  -- (San Diego, CA)
CDC -- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention -- (Hyttsville, MD, Atlanta, GA)
NPR -- National Public Radio -- (Washington, DC)
HSBC Bank -- (Indianapolis, IN)
U. S. Attorney's Office -- (Leadership Academy, Birmingham, AL)
Howard University (Eli Entrepreneurship Institute) -- (Washington, DC)
FBI -- Federal Bureau of Investigation / Recruiter's Conference -- (San Antonio, TX)
FMB Trust -- (Baltimore, MD)
AO -- Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts -- (Washington, DC)
Verizon -- (Burtonsville, MD)
University of Hawaii -- (Maui Campus, HI) ---- Dr. Freeman's work with business schools
Blacks in Government (BIG) Conference -- (Washington DC, Orlando, FL, New York City, NY, Nashville, TN)
National Institute of Sports Professionals (NISP)  -- (San Antonio, TX)
US Geological Survey -- (Laurel, MD)
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base -- (Dayton, OH) ----- Dr. Freeman's work with military organizations
Mountain States Health Alliance -- Johnson City, TN
The MITRE Corporation -- (McLean, VA)
Army National Guard Directorate -- ( Washington, DC)
LANL -- Los Alamos National Laboratory -- (Los Alamos, New Mexico)
The Barbados Pavilion -- Barbados, WI
DOJ -- Department of Justice -- (Washington, DC)
Tri-Association of International Schools -- Mexico City (Caribbean, Central/South Americas represented)
CECOM -- (Fort Monmouth, NJ)
Academy of Finance -- (Columbia, MD)
SCIP -- Society of Competitive Intelligence Professionals -- (Alexandria, VA)
National College of Probate Judges -- (Conference, Maui, HI)
VA -- Department of Veteran Affairs HQ -- (Washington, DC)
AZ Lien Services -- (Tucson, AZ)
Sparrow Records -- (Nashville, TN)
US First Army Recruiting (USAREC) Brigade -- (Poconos, NY)
US First Army Recruiting (USAREC) Battalion -- (Albany, NY)
US Sixth Army Recruiting (USAREC) Battalion -- (Denver, CO)
United States District Court -- Eastern District of California (Lake Tahoe, CA)
Frostburg State University -- (Frostburg, MD)
Auto Broadcasting Corporation -- (Indianapolis, IN)
Choice Books -- Manassas, VA
Maryland Correctional Institution -- Jessup, MD
USDA Civil Rights Office -- (Washington, DC)
Johnson and Towers -- (Essex, MD)
Naval Aviation Executive Institute -- (Williamsburg, VA)
Central Clinic and CRI -- (Cincinnati, OH)
Baltimore City Community College -- Baltimore, MD
FEB -- Federal Executive Board -- (San Francisco, CA)
Race To Unity -- (Conference, Dallas, TX)
Sinclair Community College -- (Dayton, OH)
True Artist Management (Nashville, TN)


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NOAA -- National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration -- (Silver Spring, MD)
Ikea (White Marsh, MD)
Cedar Ridge Agency -- (Hagerstown, MD)
Social Security Administration -- (Dallas, TX and Baltimore, MD)
Central Clinic and CRI -- (Cincinnati, OH)
Seattle Port Authority -- (Seattle, WA)
U.S. Army Baltimore Recruiting Battalion -- (Norfolk, VA)
6th Circuit Federal Court (Bankruptcy and District Clerks) -- (Memphis, TN)
Code, Hennessy &  Simmons -- (Chicago, IL)
Sports World Retreats -- (Barbados, West Indies, Black Hills, SD and Turlock, CA)
Columbia Union College -- (Tacoma Park, MD)
Maryland Association of Mental Health Counselors -- (Columbia, MD)
Indian Health Service -- (Rockville, MD)
Prince George's County Dept. of Education -- (Easton & Bowie, MD)
North East Foods -- (Baltimore, MD)
National Science Foundation (Arlington, VA)
USDA -- Department of Agriculture -- (New Orleans, LA and Washington, DC)
Northern Virginia Community College -- (Annandale, VA)
EPA -- Environmental Protection Agency -- (Washington, DC)
City of Annapolis --  (Annapolis, MD)
Great Scott Broadcasting Network -- (Dover, DE)
Ridgecrest Elementary School -- (Hyattsville, MD)
Urbana University -- (Urbana, OH)
HHS -- Department of Health and Human Services -- (Rockville, MD)
Salem Broadcasting Network -- (Sandy Cove, MD and Arlington, VA)
TACRON 21, US Navy -- (Norfolk, VA)
Sherwin Williams Paint and Chemical Co. -- (Baltimore, MD)
Air Intelligence Agency -- (San Antonio, TX)
Howard Community College -- (Columbia, MD)
Reading Is Fundamental -- (Washington, DC)
Let's Make It Difficult For Our Children To Fail -- (Virginia Beach, VA)
Greater Washington Employee Relocation Council -- (Arlington, VA)
Department of Treasury / Alcohol Tobacco & Firearms -- (Washington, DC)
U.S. Department of Justice / Immigration Naturalization Service (Baltimore, MD)
Provident Bank -- (Baltimore, MD)
Eighth U.S. Amy Chaplain Corps -- (Seoul, Korea)
United States Probation -- (Ocean City, MD)
Automated Cable Services -- (Suitland, MD)
U.S. Navy Chaplain Corps -- (Pusan, Korea)
DOT -- U.S. Department of Transportation -- (Baltimore, MD)
National Association of Manufactured Homes -- (Baltimore, MD)
DOL -- U.S. Department of Labor -- (Philadelphia, PA)
Kissinger Financial Services -- (Timonium, MD)
D.C. Metropolitan Police Department -- (Washington, DC)
DON -- Department of the Navy -- (Washington, DC)
Reliable Contracting-- (Millersville, MD)
Multicultural Counseling Association -- (Bowie, MD)
Baltimore City Department of Education -- (Baltimore, MD)
Ordnance Center & School, US Army -- (Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD)
Giant Foods -- (Landover, MD)
U.S. Postal Service --  (Cumberland, MD & Baltimore, MD)
Greater Washington Education Association -- (Washington, DC)
Urban Ministries, Inc. -- (Chicago, IL)
National Association of Accountant Administrators -- (Linthicum, MD)
Department of Veteran Affairs Materiel Acquisitions Management (National Conference Series) -- 
                                (West Palm Beach, FL, Los Angeles, CA, Cleveland, OH, and Iowa City, IA)
People’s Cathedral Leadership Team -- (Barbados, West Indies)
Nu Concepts in Travel -- (Baltimore, MD)
Piper & Marbury, L.L.P. -- (Baltimore, MD)
The Maryland Municipal League -- (Annapolis, MD)
Maryland Science Center -- (Baltimore, MD)
Northern Nursing Home Pharmacy -- (Ellicott City, MD)
Associated Springs -- (Hamilton, ONT, Canada)
Black Church Means Business Conference -- (Brooklyn, NY)
Sports World -- (Indianapolis, IN, Chattanooga, TN, Turlock, CA, and Ft. Lauderdale, FL)
Woodlake Apartments -- (Silver Spring, MD)
U.S. Army Beckley Recruiting Battalion -- (Norfolk, VA)
Omega Baptist Leadership Team -- (Dayton, OH)
Columbia Union College -- (Tacoma Park, MD)
Baltimore Tourism Association -- (Baltimore, MD)
Bureau of Engraving and Printing -- (Washington, DC)
Friends of Mercy -- (Baltimore, MD)
Clark and Anderson Accounting Firm -- (Glen Burnie, MD)
Moody Church -- (Chicago, IL)
Laser Center of Maryland -- (Severna Park, MD)
The Shepherd’s Guide -- (North East, MD)
United Methodist Regional Conference -- (Valley Forge, PA)
Dunbar High School -- (Baltimore, MD)
Glenarden First Baptist Church Leadership Team -- (Glenarden, MD)
African Methodist Episcopal Youth Regional Conference (AME) -- (Hampton, VA)
DOI -- U.S. Department of the Interior -- (Washington, DC)
Baines Management Enterprises / Stop, Shop & Save -- (Baltimore, MD)
Grace Fellowship -- (Timonium, MD) -- Dr. Freeman's work with faith-based organizations
TOC -- Training Officers Conference -- (Ocean City, MD)
Prince George's County Department of Education Equity Assurance Liaisons -- (Bowie, MD)
and many, many more…

In August 2002, all of the Kings and Queens of Africa were invited to a Pan African convocation in
Benin, West Africa. Well over 100 Kings and Queens attended. Dr. Freeman was a keynote presenter at this event and is making a film about the past, present and future of African Kings.

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"Dealing  With  People  Who  Drive  You  Crazy!"®
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Using a 1 - 10 Rating Scale, many of the organizations listed above completed an anonymous, end-of-course feedback and evaluation form. Here are the updated averages of thousands of seminar participants:

1            2            3             4            5            6            7             8             9           10
Not at All                                                                                 To a Very High Degree

   1. To what extent did this program meet its objectives?
       9.7

   2. How well organized was the program?
       9.7

   3. How satisfied were you with the program material?
       9.8

   4. To what extent did the trainer respond to the feedback from the participants?
      9.7

   5. How effective was the trainer in presenting the material?
      9.8

   6. How knowledgeable was the trainer?
      9.9

   7. Overall, how satisfied were you with this course?
      9.7

 

 

Dear Dr. Freeman,

Having recently participated in your "System One Training" workshop, I feel compelled to write and inform you that this was a unique and stimulating exercise for my cabinet colleagues and myself.

Your approach to bringing out the best in people works very well. As a result of your expertise and creativity, our nation has benefited. The awareness you brought forward in each of the participants, including myself, is most encouraging. You provided a new dimension to our understanding of self-confidence.

I wish you every success in your endeavors.
Yours sincerely,
Keith Mitchell
Dr. Keith Mitchell
PRIME MINISTER
Grenada, West Indies

E!  ENTERTAINMENT  TV

To whom it may concern:

Our team here at E! provides all television production for all shows airing on E! and Style networks. This is a customer-service job requiring a combination of people skills and technical skills. Not long ago our department was experiencing some challenges that needed an objective person to help us sort through them.

After reviewing Dr. Freeman's website, I contacted him hoping he could help. Initially I was not totally convinced that he could deliver. I know my team members. They are a somewhat skeptical and resistant bunch when it comes to "attending another workshop".

After listening to my interpretation of the issues, he discussed the problems with a couple of my most experienced employees. During his research, Joel included every part of my department, from the employee to employer. Unbiased, and now informed, Joel developed a unique, customized program for us that was very well received by our entire team.

Joel flew out for one day and created a code of conduct with my employees that they and I value to this day. He helped us to understand and accept the unique qualities of each other. I was surprised by the mastery with which he presented the material and the impact it had on my staff and me.

Dr. Freeman actually analyzed the fundamental problems facing us, encouraging us to confront the obstacles. He helped us to see how, as individuals and as a group, we could turn the perception of our entire department around.

We now have the positive tools to disrupt the patterns of negative attitudes that follow us into our very busy schedules. Dr. Freeman is truly a gem that should be utilized by any organization that values employee morale and customer service.

Sincerely,
Peter Osterhaus
 Peter Osterhaus
FIELD PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR
E! Entertainment Television
Hollywood, CA

 

Dear Joel,

It’s been a while since you conducted the "Dealing With People Who Drive You Crazy!"® workshop for the Billboard management group in New York, but I can tell you that people here are still commenting on how much they gained from the experience.

I think we all tend to go about our responsibilities assuming we are taking the best approach to producing results for our company. You proved to us that it is incredibly important to periodically step back from the daily routine and examine our leadership methods and the nature of our interactions.

And, of course, it was a shock for all of us to see how much could be revealed about our "inner game" through your various exercises.

So, again thanks for providing us with an enlightening and productive experience.

Sincerely,
Ken Schlager
Ken Schlager
DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT
BILLBOARD MUSIC GROUP
New York, NY

 

Dear Dr. Freeman:

I want to let you know that the seminar conducted by you recently, "The Power of Communication," for the staff of the United States Sentencing Commission was very much appreciated and well received. I found the insight that you provided were relevant to the many issues that we all face in our personal and professional lives. Your presentation of the material was masterful and dynamic.

I have heard many positive comments from staff who attended, and I am confident this session will have very favorable impact on morale and work ethic.

I hope to see you in the near future.

Sincerely,
Richard Conaboy
Judge Richard P. Conaboy
CHAIRMAN, USSC
Washington, DC

 

Dear Dr. Freeman:

On behalf of the members of the Department of Leadership and Support Skills at the National Security Agency, thank you for your presentation of the "Dealing With People Who Drive You Crazy!"® workshop. As you are aware, we have been a proponent and user of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) system for some time now. The system, which you introduced to us, compares quite favorably to the one, which we have been accustomed to using in our Organizational Dynamics classes.

Your style of presentation was superb, and we would gladly entertain follow-on sessions with you as well as recommend yourself and this workshop to other organizations. Hopefully, we’ll work together in future education and training efforts to make our workplace a less stressful and life enriching place for all employees.

Sincerely yours,
John Cashour
John F. Cashour
 DEPUTY CHIEF, WORKFORCE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT DIVISION, Fort Meade, MD

--------- MORE COMMENTS FROM VETERAN NSA TRAINERS ----------

Bob Burns
"This training is and will be of value to anyone and everyone in the workplace. I believe this training covers a greater range of personal behaviors than MBTI…"

Bob Waters
"…a great improvement over the MBTI. It’s faster, easier to understand, and it’s valid…"

Larry Stevanus
"I wholeheartedly concur with all the above-mentioned comments. It’s fast, accurate and easy to use…This could be it!"

Jim Brown
"Class was very effective at teaching the participants their own personality types and how to interact with other people…Timely adult learning…Class taught in a professional and precise fashion and instigated a desire to research the subject further. Excellent class for older and seasoned participants seeking to polish their interpersonal skills for personal advancement."

Duane Connolly
"A nice model to help me better understand the differences in human behavior and appropriate responses to those behaviors. An amazing fact: The agreement between the results of the class and one’s self-perception. Seems like it would be more clear, simple, practical and credible than the MBTI. Training in this particular course would, I think, be of value to anyone involved in human relations…"

 

                                                                        

To Whom It May Concern:

Our team at GE Medical Systems repairs MRI units located in hospitals within the Baltimore/Washington region. This is a high-pressure, "we-need-the-machine-fixed-yesterday" job that demands team members with the rare combination of technical expertise coupled with excellent people skills.

Customer satisfaction is never compromised. But in this time-sensitive field we are confronted on a daily basis by the need within our team to maintain our mutual respect and to enhance understanding of and communication with each other.

Selecting a quality training program that will assist in improving teamwork and productivity is a challenging task for any supervisor, especially when there are so many from which to choose.

Dr. Joel Freeman’s credentials, references, and descriptive materials were impressive, but initially I wasn’t totally convinced that he could deliver. I know my team members. They are a somewhat skeptical, resistant bunch when it comes to "attending another workshop".

To say the least, I was pleasantly surprised and they were, too! Dr. Freeman’s wit, winsome style, organized presentation and strong knowledge of the subject combined to make an indelible impact upon the morale, productivity and general emotional climate of our team. We are still talking about and implementing the positive benefits we received from the experience.

The tangible value that has been added to our interaction with each other can be traced back to this program. We have recognized our distinct personality styles – celebrating our strengths and developing a strategy to work on our vulnerabilities. Dr. Freeman also gave is the tools and skills for understanding and working effectively with others who possess different behavioral styles.

I highly recommend The Freeman Institute™ workshop programs and Dr. Joel Freeman to any organization, small or large, serious about developing a culture of productivity through teamwork. It is my belief that this unique program would work well with a wide range of participants, from foundational employees to a senior level management group.

Sincerely,
Stephen Burkhardt
Stephen Burkhardt
GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS MRI AREA LEADER
Hanover, MD

Dear Joel:

I wanted to express my thanks to you for the way you conducted our team building seminar last month. As I am sure you are aware, someone in my position takes great risks when he decides to take his entire corporate staff off site for a day long seminar. I believe in training and investment in human resources, but sometimes the seminar leader fails to deliver and that creates great economic loss for the company. As you know, I only recently joined Sequoia as its CEO and so the stakes were high for me in selecting you as our seminar presenter. Your performance not only met but also exceeded my expectations.

During one of the breaks, the founder of the company approached me and said that of all the things that I had brought to the company, he thought that this seminar was the best thing I had done yet. Our CFO had previously worked for a Fortune 500 company, which frequently conducted off site training sessions, and he told me that your seminar, "Dealing With People Who Drive You Crazy!"® was the best training session he had ever attended. He particularly appreciated the pace that you maintained and your ability to keep the group focused without appearing to be heavy handed.

Obviously, I am extremely grateful to hear such compliments from members of my management team. I wanted to pass them on to you and say thanks for a job well done. We should plan on talking after the new year in order to discuss how we might schedule some additional training to continue the momentum we developed from this seminar.

Once again, thank you and kudos for a job well done.

Sincerely,
Richard Faint
Richard C. Faint, Jr.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Columbia, MD

Dear Joel,

Thank you so much for the effort you put into making our Planning Retreat an absolute success. To use a basketball term – "Dealing With People Who Drive You Crazy!"® was a "Slam Dunk".

Most of the participants commented that your seminar was the best management class that they had ever participated in – myself included. Everyone is still talking about his or her personality traits and we all have a deeper appreciation for what God so purposefully applied to each of us. We now realize that a well-rounded organization requires all types of people to be successful…even those who drive us crazy!

Sincerely,
Rod Huff
Rod E. Huff
SENIOR VP, OPERATIONS & HUMAN RESOURCES
Nashville, TN

To Whom It May Concern:

Selecting a quality training program that will aid in improving teamwork and management efficiency in the workplace is a very challenging assignment for any human resource executive.

My challenge had the added difficulty of capturing the attention and confidence of a management group that had become somewhat cynical about the value of training.

After analyzing needs and considering different programs, I decided to ask Dr. Joel Freeman to present his personality system seminar. Our goal was to build understanding and appreciation of each manager’s individual style, and from there build an environment of mutual respect and trust. We desired a complimentary team, where the strength of each style could develop and find expression to the benefit of the whole organization.

I have never seen a management program so well received. All program objectives were stated ahead of time and each one was achieved. The managers that went through the training want to see it disseminated to their subordinates and the rest of the company. We are in the process of developing plans to move ahead.

I would highly recommend The Freeman Institute™ and Dr. Freeman to any company serious about building a culture of productivity through teamwork.

Sincerely,
Don Griffin
Don Griffin
VP, Human Resources
Union, NJ

Dear Joel:

I just wanted to write to say thank you for the wonderful team building workshop you developed for the Black Public Relations Society of Washington, DC. First of all, it was great to get all of our officers together in one place at one time. Secondly, it was gratifying to see everyone participate and work to determine his or her own particular work style. The coaching you gave us went a long way in helping us understand how to work together for the good of the organization.

My first vice president called me the next day and said, "I now see what it is you are trying to accomplish". I wish our entire membership could have experienced this.

Joel, if my officers or I can ever be of assistance to you, please do not hesitate to give us a call. Best of luck to you and much continued success! You are a joy to work with!

Best regards,
Rose Matthews
Rose Matthews
President
Washington, DC

Dear Joel,

Thank you for the excellent training sessions with our sales and marketing department and out leadership team. The information provided will help our employees in their personal growth and development as well as building and strengthening interpersonal relationships. Both individual and corporate growths are required for future success.

Both days were different and extremely powerful. Your ability to guide and facilitate the learning experience was very evident. Our staff, without exception, came away from the meeting empowered and better equipped to work with others as a team. People are our most appreciable asset. Thanks again for investing your time and energy in them.

Sincerely,
David Ruleman
David Ruleman
Vice President
Fairfax, VA

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