Dr. Parrott,

One benefit from LDP was the experience of working with fellow agents. Each of us grew together as we dialoged about common business issues. We built friendships that will last for the rest of my career.
 

Another benefit of LDP is the dynamic challenge of following a structure that guides you are you work through specific issues with your team. The whole process is tailor fit for you and you operation.  For me, I had the chance to try things out and learn from others. .I received specific tools that are transferable. They work with my staff and their development.

Overall, I can't say enough good things about the Leadership Development Plan. It is a paradox, it's about the business, but it's about more than the business, it is about becoming the person you want to become and developing your own operation to help you achieve what you'd like to achieve.
 

Jeff Chokreff, CLU, CFP^®

Dr. Parrott,

I highly recommend The Leadership Development Program to other State Farm Agents, because it is uniquely appropriate to our business!  LDP has helped me to gain a renewed perspective of the organization of my agency.  Instead of viewing myself as only a salesperson, I was able to shift my role to that of the leader of a SALES TEAM.

The program provides practical "HABITS" that have immediate application for empowering my team members to become effective in the "PROFIT CENTERS" within the agency.  Working in small groups, with other agents, affords an opportunity to share failures & successes in a non-competitive environment.  LDP has proven to be a worthwhile expenditure of time & money, and promises to be an ongoing learning tool.

My Thanks to Dr. Parrott & All those who have made the Program available to us!

Paul Gillern  

Dr. Parrott,
 

I wanted to just say a few words about the last ten months going through your “Leadership Development Program”
 

I would strongly recommend this course for any agent that wants to either get reenergized about their agency or raise the bar from average to excellent!  This course will force you to take a long hard look in the mirror and fix yourself first before you start helping others with their challenges.
 

The camaraderie is second only to the content of the material, you not only get the life lessons of Dr. Parrott but those of your fellow agents that you have some much respect for already.  Do yourself a favor and invest some time and energy in to YOU and YOUR agency, you need it!
 

Dane Donaldson
Agent, Toledo East AFO        

LDP has taught me to look at my business and Team in a whole new way. We often throw around terms such as "teamwork" and common goals" but after completing LDP and implementing what I've learned, there is a noticeable positive energy in our office.
 

I find that we don't have to revisit goals & responsibilities as we had in the past, everyone is working toward those things that will better our business and everyone is clear on their responsibilities. We spend more time talking about marketing, staffing, and activity levels.
 

One thing we hadn't worked on which obviously was an obstacle for us, was Me! LDP not only helped me see my business through a different perspective, but it provided me with tools that have made a difference in my personal and a professional life too.
 

Thank you Dr.. Parrott, I am becoming less and less of an obstacle to my success everyday!"