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A-B-C
Academic Benchmarks
Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences
American Cancer Society
American Express
American Golf Corporation
American Heart Association
American Institute of Banking
American Marketing Association
American Society of Employers
American Society of Training & Development
Arizona Business Travel Associations
ASC Incorporated
The Association of Educational Publishers (AEP)
Atomic Learning
Automotive Recyclers Association
Auto Parts Recyclers Association of Australia
BASF Corporation
Bay Area Business Travel Associations
BLEgroup
Cancer Wellness Center
Computer-Using Educators, Inc. (CUE)
Cygnus Systems, Inc.
D-E-F
Dominos Pizza
Douglas Electric
Fairway Outdoor Advertising
First Auto Parts of Australia
Florida Central Business Travel Associations
Florida Coast Business Travel Associations
Florida Educational Technology Conference
G-H-I
GetThere (a division of Travelocity)
The GTS Companies
Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association's
Heavy Duty Business Forum
Henry Ford Health Systems
Holiday Inn
Horizon Enterprises
Hospitality Sales & Marketing Assoc.
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Hyatt Hotels
Inc. Magazine
The Industrial College of the Armed Forces
International Thomson Publishing
Iverson Industries
J-K-L
Learning.com
The Learning Annex
Leonard Archives, Inc.
Eliot Levinson
Lincoln Park School District
Loma Linda University Medical Center
Long Island Business Travel Associations
Los Angeles Business Travel Associations
Louisiana Automotive Dismantlers
M-N-O
Manpower
Marriott International
Maumee Young President's Association
Mazda Motors of America
Medquist
Meeting Professionals International
Mellon Bank
Metro Detroit Convention Visitors Bureau
Michigan Bankers Association
Michigan Business Travel Associations
Michigan Department of Transportation
Michigan Jobs Commission
Miller Brewing Company
NAMM
National Association of Automotive Recycling
National Association of Purchasing Managers
National Business Travel Association
National School Boards Association  NSBA
National Steel Great Lakes Division
NBD Bank
netTrekker
Northwest Airlines
Ohio Medical College
Ohio Valley Business Travel Associations
Oncology Nursing Society (ONS)
Ontario Association of Automotive Recycling
Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association
Ontario Electrical Contractor's Association
Orange County Business Travel Associations
Oregon Business Travel Associations
P-Q-R
Parts Plus of Australia
Pennsylvania Educational Technology Expo and Conference
Puget Sound Business Travel Associations
Ramada Corporation
Renaissance Unity Church
Robbins Bros. World's Biggest Engagement Ring Store
Rural Mutual Insurance
S-T-U
San Diego Business Travel Associations
Sheraton Hotels
Silicon Valley Business Travel Associations
Society of Manufacturing Engineers
Suburban Newspapers of America
Task Force Tips
Taylor School District
Thinkronize
Thomson Publishing
3PM McKesson
Thrifty Car Rental
Time Warner
Treasury Management Association of New England
United Airlines
The United States Navy
University of Michigan Health Systems
V-W-X
Village Green Companies
Weller Automotive and Truck
Wells Fargo
Westchester CT Business Travel Associations
Westin Hotel
Wisconsin Business Travel Associations
Y-Z
Young Presidents' Organization
Thinkronize Leadership Team

"We were seeking support for our strategic plan, yet what we received was so much more. I watched with amazement as Joe Caruso led our Leader Team through the process of radical transformation. I wasn't sure it was possible. But since we started our work with CLI, we have transformed our company from a start-up operation to a profitable, explosive growth operation by learning, owning and using the principles Joe teaches."

—Randy Wilhelm, CEO, Thinkronize, Inc.

"Joe Caruso is one of the world's leading innovators in understanding business thinking and on how to effectively change business thinking. He brings this to us in amazingly compelling and effective presentations and writing. His clients successes are testimony to this fact."

—Todd Davison, M.D., Psychiatrist, Psychotherapist, author and consultant

"I really enjoyed your talk at our business forum dinner.  It was inspiring.  I took away a couple key messages, but there was clearly one that stood out.  It was your reminder to us as leaders, that we need to define for our organizations, the meaning of the events that are happening around us, and that sometimes telling a story is much more compelling than reviewing facts and metrics."

—Joe McAleese, President & CEO, Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC

Bill Vlasic, best-selling author of Taken for a Ride: How Daimler-Benz Drove Off with Chrysler, and Pulitzer-Prize nominated business writer, has written a feature article on Joe Caruso for The Detroit News published in September, 2001. Vlasic describes Caruso's work as follows:

"...For the next hour, Caruso held the audience in thrall with his unique mix of inspiration and advice, a message he spreads 180 days a year at corporate seminars and conventions around the world...Charismatic and driven, he could be on the cusp of stardom in the multi-billion dollar motivational business...Yet his own motivation seems to run deeper than wealth and fame. To hear him tell it, his success is a byproduct of an insatiable need to share the lessons of his own remarkable life..."

"Joe Caruso’s concept about The Power of Losing Control absolutely establishes the basis for individual and organizational transformation. I believe Caruso is on the brink of leading corporate America through a shift in approach that hasn’t been seen since the ’7 Habits.’"

—Rick Vlasic, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, O/E Learning

"The simplicity of what Joe teaches makes it seem almost magical. I have never seen such dramatic, long-lasting results achieved in such a short time. Had I not experienced it myself, I would have thought it impossible."

—Bennett Derman, President, The GTS Companies, Inc., Los Angeles, California

"As a former Vice President of Human Resources for a major automotive supplier, training and culture changes were a big part of my job. I've studied Joe Caruso and his techniques. I've interviewed and worked with his clients. And I've personally employed his methods and concepts. When it comes to culture change, I'm convinced there's no better guy in the country than Joe Caruso."

—Marilyn Opdyke, President of The Opdyke Group

"Joe, I've seen you speak a number of times at Board of Director's meetings, to rooms full of CEO's and to large public audiences. Your message is universal, and your talent is undeniable. I want you to know that when 'The Power of Losing Control' becomes a book, you're going to have a huge corporate market due to the number of CEO's who will make it required reading for all their employees. And I'll be one of the first in line."

—George Gorno, Chairman and CEO, Gorno Ford

"I've never seen such an impact from a one-day program. I didn't think people could change the way they have. What's even more impressive is that the change is lasting."

—Jonathan Holtzman, CEO, The Village Green Companies

"The biggest challenge in helping an organization make a transition is getting the top people to transition themselves. I've watched Joe Caruso get high powered, successful, smart and self-assured people to listen and even change their minds. This makes him a CEO's greatest tool."

—Alex Burkulas, CEO, Cygnus Systems

"I met you in 1996 when you were a speaker for Columbia Sussex Annual Meetings. I walked away from that meeting so empowered by what I had learned about myself. In 1997 our hotel went from the bottom of our company to the top in Guest Service Scores. We received several awards and recognition for our efforts. I have grown so much as an individual, both personally and professionally. Thank you for helping me so much."

—Glena Zimmerman, Director of Sales, Holiday Inn, Dayton, Ohio

"The only problem with Joe Caruso and Caruso Leadership Institute is being able to effectively respond to all of the business they helped us generate!"

—Doug Cryderman, CEO, Douglas Electric, Southgate, MI

"I went from being an average sales person to the top sales person in my company nationally thanks to Joe Caruso and his incredibly effective approach to sales."

—Peter Winchester, Winegardner & Hammons, Cincinnati, OH

"I've been using Joe Caruso as a personal consultant for years. His ability to get a quick take on things and then consistently make solid recommendations still amazes me. He is a rare combination of a great thinker and a great communicator who knows people."

—Burl C. Adkins CEO, Global Technologies, Michigan Entrepreneur of the Year

"Joe's ability to capture and hold his audience's attention is second to none. The powerful combination of his personal story and corporate insights can drive sustainable change throughout an organization. He's definitely NOT your average Joe!"

—Barbara Beck, Executive Vice President, US and Canadian Operations, Manpower

"Changing one's perspective can be the key to enhancing personal and corporate performance. Joe provides the tools that help you enrich your personal life and unlock new opportunities when guiding the growth of companies in this fast paced and ever changing business climate."

—Paul Bisaro, President and COO of Barr Laboratories

"Joe's helped us not just change as a culture, but truly transition. He's also been instrumental in helping key individuals make drastic changes in their lives and in their work—including me. When I first met Joe, I was the biggest cynic in the company. After seeing what Joe's done here, I can't believe there is an organization he can't help."

—John Jaensch, CEO, The GTS Companies

"After seeing Joe at my association meeting, I knew we needed him to talk with our group. Joe gave the perfect message in a meaningful and unforgettable way. He's one of the best speakers I've ever heard."

—Denise McGraw, Time Warner Cable

"I've hired Joe to work with my salespeople all over the country. Joe is incredibly powerful and consistent at teaching people how to think about themselves and what they do in a more powerful, positive way. He has brilliant insights into human nature and, beyond that, he has a gift for transferring his knowledge through the use of compelling, provocative and unforgettable stories."

—Gus Vonderheide, Director of Sales and Marketing for Hyatt Hotels

"Joe knows how to change minds first and the results just follow. As a video producer, I've worked with some of the top names in the self-help business including Marc Victor Hansen and Brian Tracy. Joe Caruso is truly one of the best I've ever seen at knowing his stuff and connecting with his audience. He's helped me a great deal in my life."

—Ed Primeau, President, Primeau Productions

"As you are well aware, your "Power of Losing Control" has served as a great platform for years for us at the bank. From the executive VP's to the part-time tellers, you've helped my people define what they can control, let go of what they can't, and find their power in the process. I get excited and a little proud every time I hear that another member of YPO has brought you in to work with their organization. Thanks for letting me read some of the chapters from your upcoming book. I know you've done well in your career so far, but I really believe that 'The Power of Losing Control' will put you in the leagues of Steven Covey."

—Bob Taylor, CEO/President, Charter Bank

"This book is enjoyable, thought-provoking and touching. Joe Caruso has been a consultant and advisor to the leadership team at Village Green Companies for years. I fully endorse Joe, his work and especially this book."

—George Quay, President / COO Village Green Companies

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