Portfolio Program Testimonials
It offers an insider’s perspective on the challenges that are unique and distinct to supervisors in California government.
— Diane Leung,
Department of General Services
Too often in state government we get focused on being managers
instead of leaders. LGE afforded me a tremendous opportunity to
become attuned with what it means to be a successful leader. I’m
now uniquely positioned to tap my leadership strengths to help
manage cultural and organizational change within my
department.
Eric Lamoureux • Department of General Services • LGE
Cohort 15 Alumni
This class has enabled me to hone my skills to better lead my
staff using The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership. At the
conclusion of the program, I had implemented numerous lessons
learned in class to improve efficiency, consistency, and morale
in the office.
Lisa Alder • Department of Health Care Services • LGE
Cohort 17 alumni
LGE is probably the most relevant educational tool available for
government executives. Not only are the instructors dialed into
emerging trends and issues, but the sharing of information,
perspectives, and resources from the other cohort members is
invaluable. Each class left me feeling energized to tackle issues
in the workplace in new and innovative ways and also provided me
with a sense of community with fellow executives in similar
situations throughout state and local government.
Cindy Hanneman • Victim Compensation & Government Claims
Board • LGE Cohort 16 Alumni
Leadership for the Government Executive is a dynamic and
innovative training opportunity. Graduates learn to become
effective leaders who can navigate these tough economic
realities, motivate individuals and groups, promote a culture in
which people value themselves, and provide overall strategic
direction and better communication.
Karen Johnson • Department of Health Care Services • LGE
Cohort 1 Alumni
LGE introduced me to the Five Practices–the best quick reference
guide to management excellence I’ve ever seen.
Jim Butler • Department of General Services • LGE Cohort
9 Alumni
One of the tools I value most from LGE is mentoring and coaching
staff and seeing the difference it can make to an employee’s
confidence, career, and life.
Darlene Schell • CalHR • LGE Cohort 9 Alumni
In these unprecedented times, Leadership for the Government
Executive offers that rare opportunity for State executives and
managers to come together in a stimulating and collaborating
environment to discuss relevant topics pertinent to the state.
Attendees can return to their offices with newly formed skills
and a cadre of resources to tackle problems head on.
Christy Quinlan • Quinlan Consulting • LGE Cohort 1
Alumni
One of the tools I valued the most from LGE is the positive
collaboration with other LGE members. As managers for the state,
we are the path forward to lead our employees. We set the vision
and provide our employees the tools to move forward to
success.
Julie Williams • Employment Development Department • LGE
Cohort 8 Alumni
Extremely worth-while program. Hits the mark for both
professional and personal growth.
Bruce Lim • Health Care Services • LGE Cohort 12
Alumni
This is a tremendous program. It provides a range of
learning experiences in a supportive environment. The program
also provides practical application of its practices.
Jozell Brunett • Franchise Tax Board • LGE Cohort 12
Alumni
This course provided me with excellent tools and resources to not
only evaluate myself as a leader but to also ‘model the way’ so
that the skills I did have could be shared with my staff.
Edna Murphy • Board of Equalization • LGE Cohort 17
Alumni
I took a leadership class through another vendor and there is no
comparison with the LGE program. I think this class was excellent
because it challenged me to create my own vision, behavior,
actions to help me become my own personal version of a leader. I
started seeing myself as a leader, thinking about how others see
me as a leader. What a difference!
Heidi Rooks • Department of Water Resources • LGE Cohort
18 Alumni
I incorporated the five practices into my organization. The
response has been immediate and very noticeable. I feel like the
practices were easy to implement. They have provided positive
results and I am a better leader because of LGE.
Jennifer Fowler • Franchise Tax Board • LGE Cohort 18
Alumni
It has directly improved my ability to lead in a professional
manner. I am applying the tools and methods learned in LGE on a
daily basis. I have no doubt in the lessons learned will stick
with me and will be shared with my staff.
John Huk • Board of Equalization • LGE Cohort 13
Alumni
LGE has been a strong influence for me as a leader. It’s provided
me with valuable tools and experiences that have helped me to
deal with current workplace issues. The LGE coaching process has
helped me discuss issues with individuals that have different
views and experiences outside my department. The various
management steps taught in the class has been extremely
valuable.
Eric Tiche • Department of Veteran’s Affairs • LGE Cohort
13 Alumni
LGE provided an excellent opportunity to interact with leaders in
state government and to gain different perspectives of how to
approach our leadership roles.
Scott Capulong • Board of Equalization • LGE Cohort 14
Alumni
I have found LGE to be extremely dynamic, educational, and
professionally enriching. I have attended other Leadership
courses throughout my public service career, but found the LGE
program to surpass all of them in encouraging creativity,
collaboration, and thoughtfulness by every Leader. The Five
Practices of Exemplary Leadership are practices that can be
immediately applied in the day-to-day operations of any
organizations. Applying the practices in my workplace have
already yielded results that otherwise would not have been
achieved. The shared experiences and lessons learned have
equipped me to help prepare our next generation of leaders by-now
least of all – encouraging the heart.
Regina Luster-Shaw • Employment Development Department •
LGE Cohort 14 Alumni
This was a fantastic course. It is a must-do for all up and
coming senior level managers and executives in state government.
The information provided is very applicable to what should serve
as a core set of skills and abilities.
René Mollow • Department of Health Care Services • LGE
Cohort 9 Alumni
This was a unique program – great for the novice leader and great
for the experienced leader. I highly recommend it.
Norman Williams • Department of Health Care Services •
LGE Cohort 9 Alumni
This was one of the best management development programs I have
ever taken. Absolutely worth the time and work!
Eric Mandell • Department of General Services • LGE
Cohort 5 Alumni
This was the most productive leadership class or seminar I’ve
ever participated in.
Mark Lamb • Department of General Services • LGE Cohort 7
Alumni
The LGE is an excellent opportunity to learn and grow as a
manager. By the time you have been selected for an executive
management position you obviously have skills to do the job – but
you may be able to refine/improve and learn new skills by
learning from peers in other departments. The LGE program is a
great opportunity.
David Botelho • Department of Finance • LGE Cohort 5
Alumni
I thoroughly enjoyed this program! I felt the LGE program was a
great reminder of core leadership competencies, reinforcing the
rule of an effective leader. The topics and lively discussions
amongst the teams were so valuable, were I always walked away
learning something new! Great program – thanks!
Lisa Wheeler • Employment Development Department • LGE
Cohort 7 Alumni