Client Experiences

GETTING CLARITY REQUIRES GAINING AWARENESS OF THE POSSIBILITIES

Here are examples of what you can gain from participating in a Clarity Circle™.

“I attribute about $6 million directly to my involvement with this group.”

“Being a member has been my second best financial investment, my first being starting my own company. I attribute at least half of the money I was able to make in selling (my other) company, or about $6 million, directly to my involvement with this group. In addition to helping me in numerous aspects of my personal growth as a CEO and as a person, the members provided me with critical help quelling an attempted board takeover, and in pursuing the right buyer for the company.”
- Eric Korevaar, CEO, Science Artist, Inc

“I invite any entrepreneur to let this gifted man help you succeed.”

“My Circle has been a steady support group through the years, The value isn’t so much getting specific answers to specific questions – the greater value is hearing all the issues that are brought in, and to be a part of the process of understanding and dealing with those issues. The common ground that you discover you have with the others, though in disparate businesses, is striking.

Gary’s input to the Circle meetings has been crucial. He is passionate, wise, and sees the line between what he knows and doesn’t know. He uses the experience of the group and his long list of resources for solutions. This quality makes him a good facilitator for the group, and a good model for all the leaders around the table.

Gary has put a large part of his career energy into understanding the personal, professional, and strategic elements to successfully growing a business. He is passionate about finding and bringing out the best in the group and in himself. He in intellectual in his pursuit – he is current in his field, and his is a thinking approach, that has enabled him to present his organized thoughts via book, workshop, one-on-one, or meeting dynamics. He is also practical – our meeting takeaways are very often very concrete steps to resolve our issues (once, our group actually sent a member back to work mid-meeting to do something we felt was urgently needed – and it worked!) And he has a knack for seeing and addressing the combined needs of the person and the business. Healthy individual, healthy lifestyle, in healthy relationship with healthy business – mix in some fun, and this is the ideal he encourages and supports.

Having known Gary for over five years, I know his integrity is unassailable, his skills are effective, his passion for results is strong, and his heart is big. I invite any entrepreneur to let this gifted man help you succeed.”
- Mike O’Leary, CEO, Reotemp Instruments

“I depend on the practical and visionary advice the group gives.”

“My Circle has become a way of life for me. I depend on the practical and visionary advice the group gives as well as the camaraderie that is created as part of being part of such a group. At times, Gary may seem unstructured in his thinking but you will be amazed at what you get from his advice. He has a deep caring and a wealth of knowledge to share with others. Ideas generated from his facilitation can come from somewhere unexpected. They can really open up your thinking. It takes an investment of time and money, but if you are willing to invest both, you will come out ahead in all areas of your business and you will have gained long term friends in the process.”
- Cindy Jones, President, Precision Engineering

“Many of my challenges have also been experienced by other members of the Circle.”

“I was a reluctant joiner at first. It was a considerable commitment–plus my personal aversion to long meetings! However, I have found the group to be an excellent use of my time. The opportunity to share issues and ask questions among a diverse group of senior executives has been invaluable. Many of my challenges have also been experienced by other members of the Circle and it is extremely helpful to hear their perspectives and get their help brainstorming solutions. I look forward to each meeting and come back to the office energized with new ideas to share with my management team.”
- Jeff Young, CEO, ATA Engineering

“Any peer group run by Gary will be a great experience for any business owner.”

“I first joined a Circle, facilitated by Gary Hawk, in 1999. I had been elected managing partner of our firm and we were in a rather steep growth trajectory. Throughout the years with Gary and his group, I found the advice and wisdom very helpful. Gary has always challenged me to keep my life in balance and to do what I enjoy doing. Any peer group run by Gary will be a great experience for any business owner. There is much to be gained from the peer input and a wise mentor who has “been around the block” a few times.”
- Paul M. Polito, Managing Partner, Polito Eppich.

“His no nonsense advice is direct and on target.”

“The aphorism “it’s lonely at the top” is a true one, and business owners need a group of good people they can go to for real advice, personal or professional. Clarity Circle™ has all this, and Gary too! Gary’s sense of humor is one that needs to be experienced personally, and his no nonsense advice is direct and on target.”
- Orin Green, Managing Partner, Fogg, Green Associates

For information contact Gary Hawk, 303-333-4757, garyhawk@getclarity.com