Testimonials

Testimonials from Past Participants

“The various scenarios ... helped us create a much deeper respect and bond with George Washington. It was an honor to be there…and this was an extremely professional experience and of the highest caliber.”

— Defense Counterintelligence Security Agency

"This was an outstanding experience! Well organized and well presented. I would strongly recommend that this continue for future seminars."

— Executive Leadership Program Participant, Government Agency

“You can never have enough of this type of training. Good organizations care about their leaders. Great ones not only care – they invest in their leaders.”

— Matthew Roche, DCSA NISP Operations Chief

"This was an outstanding presentation. Really like the connection to our past great leaders and how they applied their skills with our current leadership journey—great concept!"

— Executive Leadership Program Participant, Government Agency

“It was truly a wonderful leadership retreat and we look forward to coming back.”

— American Petroleum Institute

"This was an extremely valuable experience."

— Executive Leadership Program Participant, Government Agency

“The experience helped me create a much deeper respect and bond with George Washington and the concept of civic virtue, which is the heart of our Republic.”

— Dr. Don Mathes, DCSA Industrial Security Plans, Programs & Strategy Chief

"Fantastic venue staffed with knowledgeable and fantastic speakers."

— Executive Leadership Program Participant, Government Agency

"The setting for the event at Mount Vernon was so beautiful. It was a great break from the normal grind of responding to emails and participating in meetings. It was a breath of fresh air."

— Lauren Firich, DCSA Industrial Security Quality Management Branch Chief

"Absolutely tremendous program tying strategy to leadership. Provided a perfect start to our board meeting."

— Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International

"Outstanding lectures, discussions, tours, and venue. Very good day."

— Executive Leadership Program Participant, Government Agency

"This engagement with our industrial security senior leaders brought a wide range of discussions to address mission, people and success."

— Keith Minard, DCSA Industrial Security Policy Chief

"I was fascinated to learn more about how General Washington’s leadership principles, which were so successful in the past, still resonate..."

— Dan Tillman, DCSA Industrial Security Facility Clearance Branch Chief

"Thank you for a terrific leadership experience. The experience is something they will take with them for the rest of their lives."

— Breakthru Beverage

"This stop at the George Washington Institute is a must. All of the speakers were fantastic. Truly a memorable day at mount Vernon The history is amazing and does correlate to current topics."

 — Executive Leadership Program Participant, Government Agency

"As industrial security leaders, applying [George Washington’s leadership traits] to our leadership style will strengthen us individually, but more importantly, collectively as a directorate."

— Dr. Dennis Daniels, DCSA Industrial Security CUI Branch Chief

"The offsite highlighted the importance of not just mission-focused leadership, but likewise the ’emotional intelligence’ elements of leadership."

— Andrew Lotwin, Deputy Assistant Director for DCSA NISP Operations

"This day was incredible. The palpable history of Mount Vernon and the legacy of leadership of Washington will not soon leave my memory. The speakers were exceptional, inspiring and very put together. Loved this."

— Executive Leadership Program Participant, Government Agency