"ProMinent Fluid Controls began our journey with Outward Focus in February of 2004. Our goal was to enlist outside help to support us in creating a vision of who we wanted to be as individuals and as a company. We had a sense that there was more to work than just the job. We were looking to create a sense of purpose within the hearts and minds of our staff. Outward Focus's mantra of success through serving others rang very true to our ear in this regard.

Today, we are 3 years into our mutual journey. Outward Focus has helped us define our Mission, Vision and Values statements in a way that is alive within our team. We are enjoying success by finding more people to help, who tell more people about us who need our help. The market place is seeing something in us that is different and attractive. This differentiation is driving sales, and profit.

Outward Focus has delivered the "soft" stuff, while keeping the details of business firmly in sight. I strongly recommend their services to any company wishing to succeed by serving each other with purpose."

Michael J Weber
General Manager
ProMinent Fluids Control
V 412-787-2484
F 412-787-0704
W www.prominent.cc

"I can't believe another year has come and gone already. It seems like yesterday that we were finishing our plans for 2004, and now it's 2005 already.

As I was reflecting on 2004 that with all the issues we have faced, it was a good feeling to know that we were able to overcome these obstacles, accomplish our goals and have a great year. I think we were able to give our people the leadership they needed that allowed them to become better leaders themselves and bring the success we enjoyed.

The challenges in the future will never disappear. However, as I look down the road I feel as a company we are in such a better position now then where we were five years ago. Our leadership has grown. Our Company has grown. Our Success has grown.

Does that ring a bell? Seems to me that you started working with us at Gossen Corporation about five years ago. I remember the first time we met as a group and you introduced yourself. You stated that you were here to help us succeed and become better leaders. Never to be held hostage again. And once we accomplished that, we could never go back to being mediocre. You also said that you were different than other consultants. That you were going to be here for the long run. That you would be here and help us through the hard times and be here when we celebrate the good times.

How big and how true those statements were. You have fulfilled each one while making believers out of all whom doubted. Never the less, we were tested and we have persevered and become successful at Gossen Corporation. This year has proved it is not just luck. We've worked hard as a team and made it happen.

Mark, I know now that without your help, your inspiration, dedication, insight we could not have been as successful as we are today. We have become a good team and I look forward to our continued success. I wanted to let you know that I appreciate all you do for my development as well as for the rest of the team at Gossen. You have gone beyond the call of duty, where no man has gone before. Have a great 2005 and thanks again."


Fred Ihlenfeld, Plant Manager
Gossen Corporation
V 414-228-9800
F 414-228-9077

"Outward Focus played a very significant role in the development of HCap Strategies (formerly FlexBen Corporation) from a very small employer to a much more significant size company. Mark King in particular was instrumental in leadership development and teambuilding within our walls and was truly viewed as an internal teammate. The passion that Mark brought to his role at Hcap Strategies was critical to the success he helped achieve over the years. Mark and his team at Outward Focus bring great talent to the game of business."

Kent Smith, CFCI
HCap Strategies
V 262-236-1018
F 262-236-1100
W www.hcapstrategies.com

"Through Mark's hard work, I've seen numerous situations where vision and strategy are made crystal clear, communication barriers are broken down, and "outward focus" becomes the battle cry for phenomenal strides forward in motivation, productivity, and success..."


Thomas J. Kammerait
von Briesen, Purtell & Roper, s.c.
tkammera@vonbriesen.com

411 E. Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 700
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414) 287-1413 / (800) 622-0607
(414) 276-6281 (fax)

"To hear Mark King speak is a treat for the mind and the soul. His remarks are practical in nature, but delivered in such an upbeat and inspirational manner that by the time you leave, you are ready to go out and slay all your dragons."

Tom Fogec.
Fogec Consultants Inc.
Executive Search Services

"Mark King has been, and continues to be, a valued consultant to our firm for the past 10 years. He has assisted us as a Strategic Planning Facilitator, team builder, motivational speaker, and Human Relations counselor. we depend a great deal on his skills, advice, and the perspective he brings. We feel that Mark King has made a significant and unique contribution to the success of our organization."


Mark E. Brickman
Chairman & CEO
Polacheck
777 E. Wisconsin Avenue.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202-5353
Phone 414-273-0880
Fax 414-273-4362