"Aaron's thoughtful questions and patented-gentle insistence that we evolve the Board were a great help to me and the group. We did re-focus the Board, and have been able to take action in areas that are important to the Wisconsin School of Business (e.g. develop/implement volunteer opportunities). I am grateful for Aaron's patience, vision, and sense of humor."

"Aaron consistently empowers and challenges others to grow beyond their roles and areas of responsibility. As an executive sponsor he partnered with others in the organization, set clear vision, maintained a pulse on the project at all times and was willing to help where needed to ensure successful project delivery. As a mentor he is always available to share his thoughts, experiences, and provide candid feedback to grow others. Aaron is a true servant leader and a pleasure to work with."

"Aaron is a student of ethics and an outstanding educator. He has been a guest lecturer at Olivet College for four years or more. Aaron lectures on business leadership and ethics. He has contributed greatly to the insurance program and the college. We consider him a close friend of the school."

"Aaron has a rare combination of talents -- he combines technical underwriting expertise with excellent sales and marketing skills, and innate leadership ability. He is highly regarded by both his peers and leadership for his action- oriented approach to work and life. I would welcome the opportunity to work with Aaron again; and, any organization would be proud to be associated with him."

"Aaron and I have worked together in various capacities - as a business partner and as board members for a not-for-profit company. Aaron is a very strong thinker who brings business perspective to the table when it comes to solutioning problems. He stays current on what is going on in the business realm looking for ways to get better as a professional. A good example comes with the articles and white papers that Aaron writes having reviewed a specific topic. Aaron brings critical thinking to the table with logical recommendations. He pushes the envelope to make things better and rolls up his sleeves to get involved. He has a passion for social issues where a difference can be made for all.  He is able to liaison with technology and process functions when it comes to improving business efficiencies. He has a keen eye to tying business improvement to bottom-line impact. Overall, having Aaron on any team will provide an organization with someone who is a dedicated, committed and someone who brings strategic thinking and operational effectiveness to the table."

“'Leadership Wisdom' is what you will get from Aaron. Aaron is beyond the ‘typical models’ which most leaders use to coach and train. After formally presenting in my Lean Leadership class, I can say with confidence that you will learn real leadership from Aaron, something you can put to use, and start practicing, immediately." 

"Aaron is a student of leadership and voraciously devours knowledge on the subject. He leads by example and is happy to share his knowledge, or discuss the topic, with anyone who is interested. As a leader, he pushes his team to excel, acting as a mentor while delegating both responsibility and accountability to team members. Failure is acceptable, as long as lessons are learned and the team moves forward."

"Having worked for Aaron for more than 5 years, I’ve learned first-hand that Aaron expects excellence in himself and his employees. This is evident by his commitment to planning, prioritization, and execution and advocacy for continuous improvement using Lean Six Sigma. Aaron has always emphasized the importance of strategy – not just talking about it, but writing it down, obtaining buy-in, and delivering. I’ve always thought of myself as a good executor, but under Aaron’s leadership and mentorship, I’ve become a great executor. Aaron is passionate about continuous improvement - not only of business processes and products, but the people. Aaron believes that organizations thrive when the people at all levels have the skills are empowerment to innovate and make meaningful changes. Evidence of this can be seen in the Green Belts and Black Belts that our team has certified and how they impacted the business and development of leaders. What has made the greatest impression on me is Aaron’s passion for learning and development. Anyone who knows Aaron or receives his weekly Monday MO newsletter, knows he’s a voracious reader and learner. Because of Aaron, I have personally been exposed to numerous books, articles, and subjects that have changed and broadened my thinking. Aaron really does push people to constantly learn and improve themselves. For example, he convinced me to join Toastmasters which was an experience I truly cherished. Aaron, thanks for being someone who cares about people and truly lives the values of servant leadership. You have been a tremendous influence on me both personally and professionally."

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