What are people saying about Thinking Skills?
Yona and his team created 10 computer application modules for us as well as taught 30 classes. The atmosphere that he created during the classes made for a wonderful learning experience. Thanks for making our grant such a success!
Laura Frizol, Director, LaSalle Public Library
Excellent at bringing out shy members & facilitating group interactions. Clearly explained importance and benefits of teamwork. Format was adapted to reach broad audience & encourage involvement of all participants.
Bruce McVety, Unit Leader, U of I Extension
This program really got the whole company working together.
Ryan Walters, Mailing, Letter Kraft – Creative Services
Yona keeps a pace that makes it easy to attend. I always come away re-energized from the quick small group activities and the high level of participation.
Mary Lou Meader, IVCC, Director of Continuing Education & External Learning
It is an eye opener to realize that my preferences don’t necessarily match my abilities. Yona made me realize one isn’t “right” or “wrong.”
Jennifer Lafferty, Assistant V.P., LaSalle National Bank
This time together has solidified our team and moved us closer to our goal of a high trust, high performance team.
Jim Riley, President, LaSalle National Bank
The workshop was well-organized and encouraged participation. It was quite evident the instructor enjoys what he does. It was a worthwhile afternoon! Thanks!
Melanie Riley, Director of Human Resources, Illinois Central College
Love your attitude & personality. You have a wonderful ability to decipher what people are saying through their stories.
Christine Seda, Office Manager, Illinois Valley Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons
Yona is a great instructor; he paces the teaching to the students’ level of knowledge and is very concise and thorough on the presentation of the information.
Tina Han, Assistant Controller, Harrington Institute of Interior Design
I wondered if it was worth my time. But to my surprise it was well worth the time.
Donna Jones, Supervisor at Caterpillar
He is very direct and makes sure everyone understands.
Megan Diemer, Front Desk, Starved Rock Lodge & Conference Center
I loved it, and it was an easy to learn experience. I always have fun coming to these things, and this presentation exceeded my expectations.
Amber Padilla, Retail, Starved Rock Lodge & Conference Center
Yona has a very positive attitude with an over abundance of energy. He made this seminar fun, informative and a pleasure to attend.
Mary Geary, St. Mary’s Hospital
The presenter did a great job teaching creative problem solving to a high energy, hard to channel group! Concrete examples (by doing) were given that will work well with our youth groups. He was flexible and intelligent.
Barbara Roberts, Youth Development Educator, U of I Extension
Like the way he leads the conversation. Respects the answers of others in group.
Grace Henery, Career Counselor, BEST, Inc.
Good seminar. It brought to light many skills to develop. Being an introvert, the instructor did not force participation.
Dave Simmons, Stores Supervisor, Noveon, Inc.
Good insight into how to create a safe work environment to promote effective communication, and openness for a better more productive workplace.
Steve Saunders, Operations Manager, Noveon, Inc.
Insightful way to approach the business world with very simple and obtainable ideas.
Tim Harris, President, Key Builders Construction, Inc.
Yona did an outstanding job of bringing an already good team to a point of being prepared to be great. There was energy and productive effort came from our team.
Jim Riley, President, LaSalle National Bank
