May 3, 2004

Subject: Letter of Recommendation – Peter Leets, Leets Consortium

To Whom It May Concern:

I have had the pleasure of being associated with Peter Leets for close to 15 years. Peter and I first met when he was the principal of Executive Assets and was selected to provide outplacement to employees at Morton International, where I was employed as Human Resources Director. I was immediately impressed by Peter’s responsiveness and professionalism.

Through the years, Peter has supported my organization through many transitions, challenges and opportunities. He continued to be the primary provider of career transition services for my organization through Right Management Consultants up until 2002, when our facility in Tustin, CA was closed.

Peter and his staff took the time to understand the concerns of our employees, many of who had been employed with the Company for over 25 years, and respond with sensitivity to each individual’s needs. Peter and his group provided career transition workshops for those who were departing and change management workshops for those who continued working through a transition period. I consistently received positive feedback and praise from employees, including those departing form the organization.

The many restructuring activities that our organization underwent, and finally the facility closure, were always very demanding on my time and energy, and it was always reassuring to know that I did not have to worry about the delivery of our outplacement programs. I knew that Peter and his team would consistently provide excellent, high-quality services to our employees.

I eventually moved into a Leadership Development role where I had an opportunity to work the Peter and his staff on Organizational Development initiatives. In 2002 we partnered together to develop a high potential leadership coaching program for several leaders in my organization. Coaches were trained to utilize an in-house assessment tool and successfully coached our leaders to develop skills and accelerate their advancement in the organization.

Finally, Peter’s counsel has been invaluable to me personally as I evaluated my options and build my own career. I recommend Peter very highly as an executive development and career coach. His professionalism and attention to his client’s needs are unparalleled.

Sincerely,

Wendy C. Nakamura
Principal
VISTA Leadership Systems