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Many people ask why I have had such unbelievable success in my career.  Outside of prayer I know without a doubt it id because a woman cared enough to show up with a loaf and seven fishes and see the possibilities in me.

Director of operations, Business information company

My experience with SPI continues to provide me value with each conversation.  I’ve worked with a number of consultants and tools and none compare to the solution they provide.  Jim and Genia are an important part of ensuring we have the right team headed into the future. I’d recommend their services to any business at any stage of the business growth curve.

CEO Heavy Manufacturing Company

“… the best business decisions are made by strong management teams — and the most important word is team. Not only does Blue Sage look for management teams with complementary skills, they also look for complimentary personalities within those teams. All the employees at Blue Sage have had Birkman personality profiles done and their portfolio companies do the same.”

Texas CEO magazine, Private Equity Client CEO.

Wanted to say thank you again for the (Team Development) session Wednesday.  Very powerful stuff and can tell you the leadership team has already shared and implemented some of this with their teams.  In fact, I was in a team meeting yesterday where we used not only the process of communicating with the sellers in what we felt was their “usual” behavior but also “Fists of Five” successfully and today, I’m excited to say, the team has 100% bought in (to) something we’ve honestly been struggling to get the team behind 100%.

Truly amazing and can’t wait to see what the upcoming months mean to my team.  Thank you again for this and we’ll continue to provide feedback on this success.

Sales Leader, Austin Texas

Dear SPI,

We have used many personality assessment and management tools over the years; however, the Birkman method has provided the first meaningful tool that can be used on a daily basis. Rather than placing individuals in boxes that often have negative connotations, the Birkman method uncovers how people interact and how they hear. Through the Birkman method, I have gained an appreciation for the strengths and, more importantly, the needs of others. We now refer to people as being “red” (need to get things done), “green” (need to talk about issues), “yellow” (need to figure out a process) or “blue” (need some space to think). The most surprising result from going through this process has been the clear insight into my own needs and behaviors, helping me identify activities that are fast, effective stress reducers. Thanks for showing us the path.

Marketing Director,

National Recognition Product Company

"SPI provided invaluable tips, suggestions, and advice for a board presentation which we subsequently won.  In the final analysis, winning is not usually comprised of the big things, but a hundred little things. The SPI consultants knows about the hundred little things."

Vice President of Sales, Real Estate Investment Firm.

Dear SPI,

Thank you so much for facilitating our Birkman Method session last week!

It’s empowering for all of us to have so much insight into each other’s personalities and needs. By helping us work more effectively as a team, you are helping us better serve children in need and making this an all-around great place to work. Thanks again for sharing your talents with us!

The Explore Austin Staff

It goes without saying, your contribution to our first-ever DSM “Open House” Orientation last week was invaluable.

What we were able to share with the group – through The Birkman Method and the understanding of individual personality profiles – will truly have lasting impact.

VP Sales, KIA USA