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"Karen examines and distinguishes the behavioral keys for my managers to reach the next level of effectiveness. Karen provides key behavioral and functional insights that propel us as managers to operate more effectively. Her insights and challenges help raise the bar."
- John Yarger, President & CEO, North
American Signs
"Karen has helped me work through several corporate issues, including our teamwork as an executive staff, and gave me the opportunity to discuss important corporate problems and issues with an objective listener. More importantly, I welcome the opportunity of working with Karen to develop my leadership skills. As a successful and growing corporation of 170 employees, Karen's guidance and counsel helped me transition from a hands-on management style to the overall leadership style our company requires moving forward as we continue our growth and success."
- James Hillman, President & CEO, Mossberg & Co., Inc.
"Hawthorne Services performed an in-depth, 360 degree performance review for our Leadership Team, utilizing effective on-line tools, as well as one-on-one interviews with our management team. They were able to deliver this comprehensive analysis on time and within budget, providing our team with invaluable insights and an implementation plan for our future success."
- Greg Downes, Chairman & CEO, Gibson Insurance Group
"I initially asked Karen for leadership coaching to improve my ability to facilitate my senior management team. She helped me manage my people more effectively, to understand their goals and objectives, and to align them with the goals.....of the company as a whole. I whole-heartedly endorse Karen Kehr's ability as a coach and a developer of leaders. She brings a compassionate heart and dynamic processes to every situation she's involved in."
- H. Timothy Markley, President / CEO, Markley Enterprise, Inc.
"If you need accountability and a business coach Karen should be considered. Karen brings a vast knowledge of experience along with metrics like DISC testing and uses a team approach to solving company executive board issues. Karen will make you think outside the box. This allows you to grow as an individual and a manager."
- Alan Brown, Vice President, The Lebermuth Co. Inc.
"Time and again, Karen has helped me uncover the truth behind problems I couldn’t resolve, and perhaps more importantly, given me the permission to take necessary action."
- John Axelberg, President, General Sheet Metal Works, Inc.
"She was able to quickly establish an atmosphere of safe and open communication which had been previously lacking. The results, frankly, went far beyond my expectations. Her easy manner, empathy and insightful analysis always kept the group moving in a positive direction, even when the discussion got into tense or sensitive areas. As a direct result of Karen's work with us, much of the day-to-day operational burden has been taken off of me and allowed me more time to focus on leading the Authority. I would whole-heartedly recommend the services of Karen Kehr and Hawthorne Services to any organization that wants to remain viable in today's economic climate."
- John Schalliol, Executive Director, St. Joseph Regional Airport Authority
"Our company has been working with Karen and Hawthorne Services for several years to assist us with many different projects. Most recently I have used Karen to help us in our hiring process. Through Karen and her services we have been much more successful in hiring higher quality individuals. Karen is very gifted at being able to identify strengths and weaknesses in individuals and finding the right person to “fit in” with the culture of our company. She has also been extremely helpful to me in my personal development not only from a professional perspective but my personal life as well. I consider Karen a wonderful business partner and more importantly to me, I consider her a
friend."
- Steve Fidler, President, Kuert Concrete, Inc.
“Karen helped us restructure our organization and then develop our new management team. She provided coaching through team meetings that were interactive and interesting and also through one-on-one coaching. I wouldn't hesitate to use Karen for any organizational development project or as a coach.”
- Marci A. Greenberger, A.A.E.
"I have used Karen’s services extensively and in a myriad of ways. From my perspective, her talents are essential when hiring new people. By engaging Karen, I am able to cover all the bases with respect to a candidate’s qualifications, both in aptitude and attitude. Karen is also quite effective in interpersonal-related firm dynamics – she is able to get at the root of various problems that relate to people. Karen is responsive, adaptive to a firm’s culture and has that innate ability to listen effectively. She is a valued member of my team!"
-Todd B. Martin, Timucuan Asset Management, Inc.
“Karen is wonderful to work with. Our team really benefits from her calm wisdom and direct communication. She counsels with Wieland Designs on team formation dynamics, communication skills, leadership skills, and more. We have learned, and still are learning a great deal from Karen. I consider her an integral part of how we form our team.”
- Kip Wieland, CEO, Wieland Designs
"Karen has presented, coached and consulted with numerous of our CEO members. I have seen significant improvements in the executives, their team and personnel as a direct result of Karen's knowledge, skills and experience. She is constantly being sought out by these companies on organizational / personnel issues. I encourage my CEO members to engage Karen on the tough issues" - Tony Hutti, CEO / Owner, Executive Forums, Northern Indiana