Testimonials

“I remain at my core the same person I was before I engaged Leadership Buckhead, but with new perspectives, greater insight, and brighter fire. The introspective approach of the program opened my eyes to better gauge myself and how I can serve as an authentic leader on both personal and professional levels. The opportunities to participate in a program of this caliber and significance must continue for others in the years to come. I relish the opportunities to develop relationships with the men and women in my profession and this program, and I will strive to offer authentic leadership as they push to achieve their goals. I have continued to serve on the Program Committee as a steward for this program as a mentor to facilitators as they prepare to lead others and shape the program for the next class. I clearly see the value added to my own life and the lives of new friendships I develop through my continued efforts within the program.”
- Eric Letbetter, AIA, Niles Bolton Associates

“The Leadership Buckhead program is a very rewarding experience and well worth the effort. It provides participants with a yearlong opportunity to slow down and to evaluate their goals and priorities. Leadership Buckhead is a chance to make new friends, to rethink communication strategies and to unlearn a few bad habits along the way. Over the course of the year, the curriculum unfolds bit by bit. Each step in the journey asked the class to stretch themselves, to collaborate, to learn new skills, and to try out new ideas. The friends I made in the class all wish that we could go back and do it again… ”
- Cannon Reynolds, AIA, Niles Bolton Associates

“The Leadership Buckhead program was an amazing experience and a true year of self reflection. I took the time to sit quietly and reflect, which we often do not make the time for. I met some amazing people that are now some of my closest friends. It is hard to explain the experience to others, but it is something I am so glad I had the opportunity to participate in. ”
- Laura Weiss, Dolce

“My experience with Leadership Buckhead was invaluable because it forced me to step away from my work and day to day personal life and take some time to reflect on what is really important to me. I have tried to do this several times through other programs but was not successful because I kept getting pulled back into work or other things and did not take the time needed to do this. Leadership Buckhead helped because they offered a structured program that made me take the time. Also, the relationships I built during this process always had me looking forward to our next meeting so I could see all my classmates again. I would highly recommend this to anyone at any point in their life or career. I felt like this program helped me in all areas.”
- Stewart Sadler, Cornerstone Mortgage Group

“Leadership Buckhead was an experience that I will never forget. I was able to develop a deep personal relationship with my class and an even deeper relationship with my community. The program teaches life skills that can be hard to find in our everyday life. During the program I was able to reflect on my ethics & values, my legacy, and my community. I believe that Leadership Buckhead is helping to foster the next generation of leaders that will continue make Atlanta a fantastic place to live, work, or play.”
- Benjamin Sessions, Sustainable Business Development Group

“The Leadership program caused me to examine my life from many different perspectives – my priorities, my strengths and weaknesses, and what I wanted to accomplish in life. In turn, those reflections, in part, caused me to make significant changes in my personal and professional life shortly after completing the program. I also made great friends through the program, with whom I continue to keep in contact. And our group had great fun along the way.”
- Neil D. Falis, Towers Watson