BUSINESS
"We intend
to utilize many of your suggestions immediately. We expect an across - the
- board jump in performance Your presentation was even
better the third time. "
U.S. FOODSERVICE
"I noticed
an immediate jump in enthusiasm for those cornerstone
values of teamwork and leadership you so brilliantly
described. I also expect your focus on performance
and accountability to have an immediate positive impact on our people. Thank
you again for that great presentation. It left
a vivid impression."
Sara Lee
Foods
"Combat flying is very interesting; but the way you incorporated
the pressure and skills required with everyday business challenges
was absolutely superior."
TEXACO
"You hit the
key points and kept everyone in the room - all
300 hundred of them - interested and
involved."
United Parcel Service
"I really
appreciate the time you obviously spent researching
our industry, our company, and our challenges. You touched upon some
tremendous lessons of life that have great
value for all of us."
Odetics Broadcast
"You had our
managers and salespeople on the edge
of their seats and you had their undivided attention
throughout your
entire talk."
FloJet
". . . You
had a significant impact on our people, both
personally and professionally. You are considered
'first class' and all of us appreciate your interest
in us and our needs."
The Franklin Financial Services
REAL ESTATE
"One of the
best presentations I have ever seen. I was thoroughly captivated throughout
your entire discussion . . . your delivery was
absolutely superb and your utilization of visual
props was outstanding."
ALEXANDRA REAL ESTATE EQUITIES
"Your message was riveting. As I checked
the audience during the event, I noticed that not only did you have our professionals'
rapt attention, but all the employees in the restaurant
were mesmerized."
CB Richard Ellis (Management)
"Your three
hour training seminar was a huge success. We were delighted
how smoothly and professionally you handled the audience participation.
It was a tremendous learning experience and brought
forth some great points for our immediate attention".
Douglas Allred Company
". . . your
presentation was clearly the most
outstanding speech I have ever heard before
our group . . . you were able to clearly outline how "TOPGUN" principles
could improve an individual's performance in their life and in their real
estate business."
CCIM
FINANCIAL SERVICES
"I have attended
many events of this type, and I've never seen our people so attentive "pumped
up" Your
message was just terrific.
The Union Bank of California
"We were enthralled
with the "lessons learned" by actual fighter pilots, and how these
lessons can bring such great value to our lives. Thanks to your "Peak
Pressure
Performance"
talk, our people left with a renewed commitment to excellence
and a
tremendous enthusiasm for our 2004 goals."
Nationwide
Financial
MEDICAL
"The
Speaker choice for the conference was mine to make. Thank you for making me
look look so smart ! I thank you
again for such an incredible job."
The Louisiana Mens Health Organization
"Your presentation
would have to be considered one of the best I have ever
heard. It was inspirational, uplifting, and motivational."
The Immune Response Corporation
"The Medaphis
managers were mesmerized by your vivid descriptions
of what it takes to succeed in the stressful environment confronting a fighter
pilot."
Medaphis
LEGAL
"We appreciate
the time and effort you put into making the meeting
a success. Those in attendance benefited greatly."
Ohio Association of Civil Trial Attorneys
"I have been
deluged by members congratulating us on such
a fine principle speaker. I know you gave us
many things to think about in approaching our own daily challenges."
United States District Court, San Diego, California
"It was truly
a memorable night hearing of your experience and relating it to the
pressure litigators are under in trials. Your talk and slide presentation
will be remembered for a long time by all present."
Superior Court of the State of California
MAJOR COLLEGE FOOTBALL
"Our players
and coaches were riveted
to your speech. You did a great job of integrating the
tactics of "air combat" into the concepts of football preparedness.
I utilized some of your ideas in my pre-game talk to our team - they really
hit home with them."
University of Oregon
"Many thanks
for the excellent job you did speaking to our
players before our game against USC. We are certain
your contributions deserve some credit for our win. The players have elected
to give you a game ball."
University of Notre Dame
"Comparisons
you made between football players and fighter pilots were really well received.
Our team really felt the urgency
one must have when preparing for combat."
University of Michigan
"Everyone
greatly appreciated your talk . . . it was one of the most exciting
and outstanding talks I have ever been a part
of."
United States Naval Academy
"Your lessons
for combat fighter pilots have tremendous application in today's highly competitive
field of college football. . . . Thank you again for the exceptional
job. You left a dramatic impression on all of us."
Texas Tech
PROFESSIONAL GROUPS
"Your personal
approach to the subject, use of visual aids, and interaction
with the audience was superb. Your presentation spoke
to me personally."
F4 Phantom II Society
"I want to
thank you again for your outstanding presentation
as our guest speaker on 13 April. Informative and entertaining,
it was just right for our audience of fighter pilots and enthusiasts."
American Fighter ACES Association
"It was a
very moving speech and provided our agents
with a different and worthwhile perspective of their responsibilities. Such
a moving speech served to emphasize the importance
of bravery, dedication, and
commitment to duty."
Federal Bureau of Investigation
" The Brigade
was awed by the poignancy of your comments and was truly
privileged to have the opportunity to gain insight from your combat experience
through your extraordinarily polished presentation".
United States Naval Academy
GENERAL
"As a former
Navy pilot, I take special pride in the accomplishments
of Commanders Randall Cunningham and William Driscoll.
Their skill and daring are legendary,
and their exploits live on as an inspiration to all
those who serve our nation . . . "
President George H. W. Bush
"The way you
personalize the experiences of young fighter pilots in combat kept
our attention riveted and won our hearts and our enthusiastic support
for the efforts of the TOPGUN school."
Harvard Business School Club of San Diego
TOPGUN
Commanding Officers:
"Commander Driscoll is a living legend and an American Naval hero. I know of no other individual who has made a greater impact and influence on preparing Naval aviators for success in combat."
"Commander Driscoll's leadership, dedication, and ability to communicate the subtleties of air combat cannot be replicated. .unmatched professionalism."
"The affect on TOPGUN staff and students is remarkable. No other person in my 15-year association with TOPGUN has had the same dramatically positive impact on morale and performance."
FIGHTER PILOTS:
"The single
most memorable lecture of my life.
Left me with a great sense of patriotism."
"Awesome brief and motivational speech
by an American hero."
"This was an incredible lecture! It was obvious that months and months of work went into preparing it."
"An amazing brief. You have an incredible way of relating to what we are experiencing. You hit it right on the head."
Bill
Driscoll
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