Testimonials for Sam Horn’s Work

Gratitude is not only the greatest of all the virtues, but the parent of all the others.” – Cicero

I am grateful to have had the opportunity to develop innovative ways to communicate, create, connect, and concentrate  . . . better. 

My goal has been not just to speak, write, and consult on topics.  It’s been to develop new approaches to subjects that help people catapult their effectiveness in specific areas. 

My sincere thanks to all the people who have gotten in touch over the years to share their feedback on how my work has impacted and/or benefited them.

For your convenience, this sampling of testimonials is divided into the following categories.

 

SPEAKING  (Keynotes, Seminars, Workshops)

"A thousand thanks for bringing your provocative and powerful program to our group. Our audience felt they received extremely valuable information presented in an exciting, interesting and entertaining way." - Shirley Gilbert & Pat Erwin, Hewlett-Packard

"Many employees rated your workshop as one of the best we've had.  I really appreciate your professionalism and gracious style." - Wende Goo, Training Officer, Internal Revenue Service

"It appears you are a very consistent speaker. As usual, you were at the top of our audience poll, scoring an 'excellent' rating - 97% to be exact." - Luvie Owens, CEO, International Platform Assn.

"Having personally planned and attended numerous conferences over the past 15 years, I have experienced the gamut of presenters.  Without a doubt, I can confidently state that Sam Horn's talent rests among the best.  I have witnessed an immediate difference in our attendees following her sessions that is nothing short of amazing." -Jessica E. Bassett, VP, Legg Mason

"Congratulations on attaining such high praise from our group.  They have shown a bias against non-industry presenters over the years, but your presentation challenged that.  It was loaded with practice advice." - Michael Sarka, CMP, Exec. Director of the Vacation Rental Managers Assn.

 “We got raves about Tongue Fu!® Having you as our closing keynoter was like smooth chocolate sauce on fine ice cream.” – Marianne De Costa, Builders Owners & Managers Assn.

"Congratulations.  The overall consensus of attendees was that your two programs were a smashing success!  They used words such as 'thought-provoking.' 'terrific,' 'informative and insightful" to describe your sessions, and applauded your 'creative approaches' and 'very profitable ideas which will pay off immediately'.  I share their satisfaction and enthusiasm."            - Joan Dickson, Manager of Meetings & Conventions, National Pest Control Association

"My staff thoroughly enjoyed your excellent presentation.  I would like to share just one of the compliments you received:  'By far the most informative communications class I've ever attended.  Ms. Horn is a dynamic speaker who captures the audience and places emphasis on practical subject matter’." - Lt. Cmdr. T.J. Concannon, Commanding Officer, MEPS, U.S. Navy

"Your information was so applicable.  Never have I witnessed such positive comments regarding a presenter at a state conference.  Attendees said you really directed your program to and for us." - Steve Yager, Indiana Association of Public School Superintendents

 

Created Methodologies

Creativity:  POP! Stand Out in Any Crowd

"If you liked Malcolm Gladwell's Blink, you'll love Sam Horn's POP! If you want to know how to compose brands and marketing messages that stop people in their tracks, do yourself a favor and buy this innovative book." - Marilynn Mobley, Senior Vice President, Edelman

 

 "Do you want to get your message out to more people so it can make more of a difference?  Buy POP!  It's packed with original ways to get your work noticed." -Andy Andrews, The Traveler's Gift

 

"Sam Horn shows how to create those all-important 'sticky' names, slogans, and brands that stay in your customers' minds.”- Dewitt Jones, The Nature of Leadership, Make Your Life Your Art

 

"Sam Horn offers a wealth of ideas on how anyone can have 'a way with words.' Her techniques for coining memorable names and slogans are popping-fresh, engaging, easy to apply, and jolly good fun."  - Richard Lederer, Word Wizard ,co-host of Public Radio's A Way with Words

 

"Sam Horn continues her impressive streak of powerful, entertaining and most importantly, practical books.  POP! is a book for the ages that should be read by everyone from high-school students looking to put a little oomph in their college applications to seasoned professionals marketing new products and lawyers trying to impress a jury.” - David Silverstein, CEO, Breakthrough Management Group, Inc. (fastest growing Six-Sigma training firm in the world)

  

"Every grassroots organization needs to know how to communicate their message in a way that wins buy-in for their cause.  POP! is filled with practical suggestions on how you can make your points precisely and persuasively." - Amy Showalter, National Conference for Political Involvement Professionals

 

Communication:   Tongue Fu!®  and Take the Bully by the Horns

“Delightful tools for keeping both feet on the ground instead of in the mouth.  Both young and old need to learn these lessons for creating connection instead of alienation.” – Susan Jeffers, Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway

 “As you develop your ‘verbal samurai’ skills, you will also deepen your understanding of human nature in a way that will enrich all your relationships.”  - Michael Gelb, 1999 International Brain of the Year and author of How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci

“Terrific!  Verbal ‘re-engineering’ designed to refocus us toward greater fulfillment in our dialogues with others through better communication.”  - Anthony Robbins, Unlimited Power

 

“Everyone has a bully in his life or will have one.  Sam Horn shows you how to deal.”  - Jeffrey J, Fox, How to Become a Great Boss

“Among books on effective communication and improved relationships, this is one of the finest I’ve ever seen.”  - Dan Millman, Way of the Peaceful Warrior

“Immediate, usable ideas on how to get along better with just about anyone, anytime, anywhere.  The world would be a more peaceful and harmonious place if people practiced the enduring principles presented in this book. Destined to be a classic.”  - Jack Canfield, The Success Principles

 “A must for anyone interested in helping kids become responsible, resourceful, resilient people who can act in their own best interests, stand up for values and against injustice, while respecting the rights and legitimate needs of others.”  - Barbara Coloroso, Kids are Worth It!

Concentration:  Five Steps to Better FOCUS

“A must for anyone who wants to learn how to focus and maintain attention – no matter what.  Full of practical advice on how to gain the mental edge so you can fulfill your potential and perform your best.”  - Billie Jean King, tennis champion and female pioneer

“ConZentrate teaches us how to choose what to focus on when we are pulled in a dozen directions at once.”  - Richard Carlson, Ph.D., Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff

“Finally . . . a book with practical suggestions on how to stay focused when we are juggling different projects.” – Martin Edelston, Boardroom, Inc. and Bottom-Line Reports

“ConZentrate helps you fast-focus your energy to get extraordinary results – right here, right now.”  - Mark Victor Hansen, Chicken Soup for the Soul series, The One Minute Millionaire

“ConZentrate is perfect for people who multi-task all day long.  It teaches how to focus on what’s most important – even we’ve got a two-page To Do List and three projects that were due yesterday.”  - Daniel Burrus, TechnoTrends

Connection:  Network Naturally

“It is evident that Sam Horn is an expert on what it takes for people of all ages to communicate and interact with greater confidence and respect.”  - Robert Brooks, Ph.D. The Power of Resilience

Sam Horn has written an amazingly clear and concise self-help book to turn almost any personal problem into an opportunity for growth and success." --Harold Bloomfield, M.D., The Power of 5

“Sam teaches more than how to be confident; she teaches how to be the kind of person you want to be – regardless of what others think and say.”  - Wally Amos, The Chocolate Chip Cookie Man

MEDIA  (TV, Radio, Print – Newspapers, Magazines, Journals)

“Sam Horn’s storytelling style lends itself to television and every visual medium looking to participate in transforming our culture of conflict to one of dialogue.”  - Meryl Marshall-Daniels, CEO, Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (1997-2001

“Tongue Fu!®! is a gold mine for anyone who deals with the public.  Horn has added to the legacy of idea on dealing with people left by Abraham Lincoln, Benjamin Franklin, Dale Carnegie, and many others.” – Executive Book Summaries  

 “Thanks again for a wonderful interview. I’ve had many callers tell me they started to call in, but you were so informative, they didn’t want to interrupt the flow.  I personally learned a lot.  Great show!”  - Maxine Thompson, Voice of America.com

“Frustrated?  Try some verbal kung fu.  Sam Horn’s verbal techniques for fast-forwarding through frustration help keep inner harmony.”  - The Chicago Tribune

“It was SUCH a pleasure working with you yesterday!  Thanks for steering the course and staying focused and pithy. You were amazing!  And those ideas were great.”  - Yealee Song, Producer, KTLA Morning Show

 “Looking for just the right words to cut your opponents off at the knees?  Sam Horn will convince you there’s a better way.  She teaches tactics for handling bullies, complainers, rude children, and angry people of every stripe.”  - Dallas Morning News

"Sam Horn is a splendid guest. She has the rare gift of treating an interview as a conversation. Her concepts are fresh, her delivery articulate, and even her voice adds a lovely resonance to the show. I recommend her highly." - Victoria Moran, Host, Martha Stewart Living Radio, Sirius Radio

 

“By focusing on real-life responses to verbal challenges instead of theories and platitudes, Horn delivers a convenient handbook for the mental martial art of verbal self-protection. A lively, positive guide that can be returned to again and again.” – Library Journal

 

“If your response to verbal bullies is either to suffer in silence or retaliate in kind, Horn can help. She provides advice so that the next time you are confronted by a screamer or moaner, you’ll be able to hold your own with grace and dignity.”  - Executive Female

Consulting:

“When it comes to working with people, I’m tough to please.  Sam has the rare ability to help you find the hidden genius buried within your thoughts, shape this into a compelling message and deliver it in an eye-catching package.  Working with Sam dramatically expanded the focus and purpose of my work.” - Kay Cannon, MCC, 2006-07 Pres.  of International Coaching Federation

“I had been struggling with my conclusion for three days, and you looked at it and solved everything in two minutes. The lights came on the band started playing.  Your ability to see a problem and fix it is far keener than any editor I’ve ever seen.  You are brilliant.” - 4 time Pulitzer nominee, Fawn Germer, Hard Won Wisdom

“I know this project would not have been as successful without your wisdom and insights.”  - Keith Harrell, Speaker Hall of Fame, The Attitude of Leadership

“Sam Horn is a creative genius with words, phrases, and titles.  She also knows what grabs people and what sells!  Sam is a must for any author who needs an inventive breath of fresh air.”  - Julie Jansen, I Don’t Know What I Want, But I Know It’s Not This!

“My deepest thanks to my writing mentor, editor, and constant cheerleader.  Sam Horn is an author’s dream co-creator.  Her hands, heart and voice permeate and enliven this book.”  - Doug Stevenson, creator of Story Theater, Never Be Boring Again!

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