Here’s what people have to say about working with Sam Slay!

I wholeheartedly recommend Sam for his teaching abilities and his understanding of interpersonal relationships and how they can influence and improve the business workplace.

Your workshop today (Leadership Steps to High Performance) was incredible – the initial feedback was so positive.

Sam has a strong grasp on key leadership qualities and how to bring out those traits through his works.

"I have worked with Sam on several projects and highly recommend Sam as a coach, trainer, and consultant. Most recently, I partnered with Sam on a 'Work Readiness' program. He was always reliable, went above and beyond to prepare, and flexible to the client's needs. As the President of the Human Resources Management Association (HRMA) of Panama City, Sam has raised the standards for the programming and done a great job at recruiting new members. Sam is a true professional with a depth and breadth of knowledge that would be an asset to any individual or company that he works with.”

"The main things that I took from this class is to do the things that I am responsible for on my job and to help others after I have done my own job.  Also, that to be a good manager your responsibilities are to provide the tools for employees to do their job, not do the job for them.  I have really enjoyed this class and thanks Lamar for sending me."

"Over the past twelve months I have learned a lot.  This class has taught me better ways to deal with conflict/stress not only in my work place, but in my personal life as well.  I personally, often have a hard time with trust.  This class has helped me in building trust within my "Team".  I have learned how to understand people's personalities, which therefore helps me understand how to communicate with people/co-workers better.  I also have a habit of keeping things to myself.  With this class I have a better understanding of how sharing my information/opinion may help others.  Everyone may have input or ideas that can better your decisions.   I like to feel that I am a team player, and this class has helped me understand, and how to be a better team player.  I have learned to involve other co-workers in ideas that I may have for our organization.  By doing, and learning all of these new aspects of career building I feel like this will build our team here in our organization.  This class has been very knowledgeable and helpful for my career."

"Career Builder Elite helped me learn how to handle situations at home and at work.  It taught me how to become more organized and how to balance my everyday life.  Taking Career Builder Elite taught me how to handle life challenges.  This training will benefit you as an organization as a whole."

"I enjoyed the interactions with my co-workers during the Career Builder Elite class.  We were able to process real life situations and offer each other feedback.  My favorite module was Emotional Excellence- empowering others.  The most beneficial of all was the advice from Mr Slay is "We Teach Others How To Treat Us."  I also enjoyed the reading assignment "Twelve Pillars" as this is a very motivational book."

"Sam is an excellent trainer who has the ability to communicate on every level. He has the capability of developing hidden potential along with incorporating tried and true methods in the workplace. Whether one class or a series of classes toward a specific goal, I would recommend Sam Slay as the ultimate trainer."

"Sam Slay is a great communicator.  He put in the time before class to make sure he is current on the topics we are discussing.  Time wise, spending a day devoted toward increasing your personal communication skills, personal problem solving skills and your positive career development;   now multiply that times 12 and you have the Career Builder Elite program with Sam Slay and 357 Solutions."

"In the 12 courses I attended I was able to use the program both at work and at home.  I learned some new tools and have shared them with others.  This program can be used for any person, not just supervisors.  This is a program of action and you must use it to gain from it."

"Course content is valuable, work related material.  The course brings to light and directs the student to give thought and recognition to daily activities.  The material taken back to the work environment can clearly assist the student in time management and employee interaction."

"The classroom instruction provided me with some insight on how to improve team building and employee relations within any squad."

"I have gained some good process skills in this program."

"The management tools I learned during the Career Builder Elite course will serve me well as a supervisor. The principles are sound. If an organization is able to have it's managers commit to implementing the principles discussed they will see an improvement in their team."

"While most of the modules within the Career Builder Elite class may seem like basic management skills, there was not one module out of the 12 where I didn't learn something new or had a change in my thought process.  I am grateful to my employer, Sam Slay and all of my fellow classmates for making this a truly enjoyable and worthwhile experience."

"I have had the opportunity to learn skills and be equipped with tools and strategies that are helping my career.  The program is a great foundation for career growth.  The Career Builder program will give you the foundation to solve and manage the most common issues in the workplace, regardless of the industry you work.  I am currently in class with police officers, social workers, health dept workers, attorneys, and salespeople and the program is applicable for all.  I have improved communication with my colleagues, learned time management skills, and learned how to create win-win situations.  This is a great program for just about anybody within an organization who wants to grow in their career."

"This is a course that covers it all.  From dealing with those problem employees and co-workers that task the effectiveness of one's organizations, to ensuring the skills necessary for optimal operation collectively exists.  This is the foundation on which any leader should want to build upon."

"I went into the class with an open mind.  I was excited and eager to learn.  The classes were all I expected and more.  You can attend a lot of classes in management but you can't attend a better one.  Mr Slay has the experience and knowledge to educate.  The material is fresh and the lessons are rewarding.  If you have true desire to succeed and lead, take his Management Classes."

"I completed Career Builder Elite and Positive Impact training.  I feel as though Career Builder Elite was more beneficial."

"I rate this course 5 stars.  Sam does an excellent job teaching this course.  This course was very helpful.  The only negative thing about the course was that you have to wait a year if you miss a class to make it up.  However Sam is working on this problem so we will not have to wait a year.  Thanks Sam"

"We went as group and left as a team.  I Would recommend this class to any company that needs team building!!!!!!"

"I am thankful for the opportunity to have participated in Positive Impact Training.  The most beneficial aspect of the training was the group interaction with my co-workers and the opportunities for us to problem solve as a group.  I feel as though it strengthened our working relationships."

"I have attended both Career Builder and Positive Impact Training and was very pleased with the information I received from Sam.  I would recommend them to anyone looking for guidance in dealing with employee issues or personal growth."

"I have attended Career Builder and Positive Impact training.  During this period I transitioned into a new position as a supervisor.  These training's, especially Career Builder Elite, have assisted me in building my leadership skills."

"I have been enrolled in the Career Builders class since January 09.  Each month I have been able to learn something new which has helped me become a better communicator and supervisor.  Sam is an excellent instructor and each class gives me new insight and pointers, needed to make critical changes with today's work ethic."

"I am currently attending both Career Builder Elite and Positive Impact.  Both classes have changed the way I think about daily situations and the importance positive communication plays in my every day decisions.  I expect to use the skills I have learned through out my future."

"I have attended both Career Builder Elite and now Positive Impact training.  I have thoroughly enjoyed both training's and have incorporated my new found knowledge to use not only in my professional life, but in my personal life as well."

"I graduated from Career Builder Elite last year and am currently taking Positive Impact.  Career Builder was an excellent course which provided me with many life tools and helped me become a better person.  The two modules which were most beneficial were Emotional Excellence and Conflict Resolution.  My professional and personal life were positively impacted by what Sam taught me.  Sam continues to amaze me during Positive Impact with his knowledge and stories of his own experiences.  Sam is not only a wonderful teacher but an amazing mentor.  If everyone in the world could take these courses...it would be a better place.  Thanks again Sam!"

"I attended Career Builder and Positive Impact provided by Sam Slay.  When I started these classes I had "raw" feelings toward a co-worker who is now gone. Before he left, I used all my tools I had learned and tactfully wrote that co-worker an e-mail to let him know where he screwed up with his co-workers, employees and friends.  Also, I was able to forgive this person and no longer harbor ill feelings towards him.  I've learned also how to handle many situations much more tactfully than I would have before, ie., going paperless, not using the VOCA logbook anymore, using a new log to enter all information on VOCA cases that is in the system, etc.  My attitude towards my co-workers is much better as well.  I am able to handle multiple situations without getting so upset and angry with them when so many make mistakes, as we are all learning.  All in all, these classes have made me a better person not only in the workplace but also my relationship with my husband. Thank you Sam."

"I have enjoyed the classes and it has helped me to change the way I think about the work force in today's world.  I think most of the information is just common sense, but that is what a lot of today's workforce lacks, exp:  If I miss work to go out with my friends someone else will have to do the work for me.  Also the class has helped me get over the fact that it isn't bad manners to toot your own horn.  Sam presents the information in a way that keeps your interest.  I always seem to remember parts of the class when different situations arise."

"The training has been very informative, and a wonderful learning experience.  I have learned many new skills in time management, conflict resolution, facilitating meetings and communicating with others in the workplace and outside the workplace.  The sessions were not too long, and the group interaction was fun and entertaining to help pass the time quickly.  I also enjoyed how Mr Slay would let individuals of the group have a discussion and help the individuals see the others view point.  I have to say one of the most enjoyable tools used in the training was the required books.  I really loved "Twelve Pillars" and the "Angel Inside".  The books "Listen Up Leader and "Walk A While In MY Shoes" were informative and the easy to read books gave you a look at the management and employee view points.  The handout card on Harnessing Harmful Behavior was great.  It is something I can hold onto and keep with me at all times.  It is a wonderful reminder to have.  I felt very comfortable speaking my mind and giving my own view points.  I feel as though the training brought the four of us closer together and able to see each others views.  I feel like the four of us have gained even more respect for one another."

"Just prior to taking this course I was promoted.  The new position is not necessarily a "supervisor" position, but it is a "Leadership" position. Being that this is my first Leadership position, I had little knowledge and experience of leading people.  I am glad we were able to take this course as a leadership team.  I feel that it was a good experience as a team as well as for individuals.  Our team as a whole has begun to, and will continue to benefit from the curriculum, especially because we are such a young team.  I have taken something away from each and every module and have recognized others utilizing the material on a daily basis from creating teams to setting performance expectations to conflict resolutions (and we all knew how badly our team needed that!)  I was able to relate all of the material to specific events/circumstances at work.  I catch myself thinking back and referring back to class and it's curriculum when faced with a challenge.  Again, it has not only improved my leadership knowledge and skills, but also made an obvious and apparent change in the way the supervisors and the "leadership team" operate."

"The program was effective and allowed me to be able to hear directly from my supervisors the issues that have come up which I might not have learned about other wise.  It allowed each of my supervisors to know exactly why I make some of the decisions I make.  I'm not a big fan of the workbooks, but I do understand their purpose.  The workshops that I enjoyed the most were effective meetings and conflict resolution.  Both workshops educated me on items that I had information on but needed more education.  Because of restraints on my time I often found it difficult to attend class 2 times a month.  The amount of reading required was also difficult but was enjoyable and informative.  I would recommend this course to others."

"Notice to all personnel managers.  Real world use.  A true "How To" guide to managing successful organizations as successful people.  A local opportunity to learn, develop, and apply key leadership skills, incorporating concepts and constructs taught in this course turned my organization from "just getting by" to a cohesive successful team."

"Thank you for being the perfect "Kick Off" to our successful Academy.  The participants really enjoyed your presentation.  Sandi and I enjoyed meeting you and hope to involve you again."