Each year Professor Feinberg, of Purdue University, invites Kirk Weisler in to speak to his nearly 300 students for 5 HOURS about leadership.  The majority of the students approach this evening with dread, thinking “a FIVE HOUR lecture…UGGGH!”…but they leave this 5 hours inspired, changed, and excited for their future journey as leaders.  Every year nearly 1/3rd of the students are so grateful for the experience they feel compelled to write Kirk a personal note of appreciation.  What follows are their unsolicited words… we invite you to read them with this question in mind. 

If Kirk could do this for students, many of whom came in tired, burned out, cynical about the evening & life and openly thinking it was going to stink, and then left re-freshed, re-focused, and re-committed to a personal vision of becoming the best leader they could be…then what can Kirk do for your organization, team, or department?

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Mr. Weisler,

I want to thank you for coming in to speak on Monday.  It was probably the best 5 hours I’ve ever spent in a classroom.  I really appreciate all of the good advice that you gave us and the fact that you care enough to share it with the world.  You have inspired me to better myself by becoming more engaged in my life.  I have decided to read all of those books you mentioned and then find some on my own.  I have recently been scared that I won’t find a job due to the economic crisis, but you have put at peace with your, “I believe the bar is so low….” speech.  The reason I say that is I am willing to learn I just didn’t realize that it was that easy to better myself.  I just wanted to let you know that appreciate what you do. Thank you again for coming because its really nice to know that someone cares.

Sincerely,

Jay Hutchinson

P.S. My grandpa sounds a lot like your dad.

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Hi Mr. Weisler,

I just wanted to say thank you and let you know how inspirational your speech was.  I have never really been someone who read on a regular basis, but I’m going to start reading some of the books that you recommended.  You really made me realize how important reading and continuing to learn really is.  Again, thank you very much, I really enjoyed the presentation.

Matt Boldyga

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Kirk,

    I would like to thank your for speaking to our class last night. I also heard your 20 minute version at the CSR luncheon today. I truly enjoyed hearing your stories and theories on leadership. You are a great leader and we could all learn something from your presentation.

    Thanks again!

            ~Megan Galey

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Dear Mr. Weisler,

Thank you for speaking to my CSR 309 class on Monday night.  I must admit I wasn’t looking forward to a five hour class, but to my surprise, at no point was I bored.  I’m looking forward to starting on my new reading list.  Thank you for inspiring me!

Sincerely,  Taylor McWilliams

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I just wanted to say thank you for taking the time and giving us your presentation. I really liked the idea of a note or small gift from time to time. I brought my roommates home a taco each after the workshop and I cant remember the last time they thanked me so much.

Brendon Nosal

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Mr. Weisler,

I am a senior in Dr. Feinberg’s class.  Thank you for your amazing presentation on Monday night.  Entering the room I was anticipating a run of the mill lecture, but I was wrong.  Your presentation was uplifting and inspiring.  I made several pages of notes of your key points that I thought I could apply to my life.  You should know that you are making a difference, if only with one person.  I admire how you mentioned how strong your faith was and noted that no one should be ashamed to talk about their faith.  Your originality and sincerity separate you from the pack.  Monday night made a real impact on my outlook on life.  It will make a profound impact from this point forward.  When I went outside on Tuesday morning, instead of yelling down the street like I normally do, I just got an old Walmart sack and picked up the neighbor’s dog poop from our yard.  I’m sure you receive plenty of emails with dog poop stories, but this example of an easy life change really resonated with me.

Thank you again,

Seth Lanman

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Kirk,

I’m somewhat skeptic that you will have a chance to read this.  I imagine that many people send you Thank You emails, and I also imagine many people from my class alone will. Regardless, I wanted to send you an email thanking you for coming to talk to our class.  I truly enjoyed it and you are (as I’m sure you’ve been told a thousand times) a great speaker and a very inspirational person.  It’s only been a day so I can’t comment that it’s changed my life, but it has definitely put me in the mindset to change my life.  I’ve lived most of my life with a chip on my shoulder.  Your speech helped me realize that there’s no reason to be cold when some of the greatest joys in life come from giving to others.  I wish I knew a pin lady to donate some pins to, but I think I will just have to keep my eyes open for people that need some light in their day around here.

You have something in your presentation that is just incredibly charismatic.  I haven’t quite pin pointed it yet, but it’s impressive. 

I ran into you at the career fair today and yelled out “Kirk!” before I even processed what I was doing.  I guess I was just excited to see you up close ha ha.

I think the biggest thing I took away from your presentation, and I’ve been thinking about it ever since is, “We can either start making excuses, Or we can start making a difference.”

Hopefully you get a chance to read this.  I don’t necessarily expect a response, I know you’re a busy guy.

Thanks again for taking some time to talk to us, Kyle Ludeke

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Dear Mr. Weisler,

     Thank you very much for coming and speaking to our class on Monday night.

I have never been to a function for five hours where I was listening and engaged almost the entire time. I would look at the clock and 40 minutes had gone by and it had felt like 10 minutes, usually the opposite is the case. You had many good lesson to learn and things to think about. I hope to always remember the story about giving people notes of appreciation. I believe it is the small things and acts of kindness that truly make a difference in the word, like the pin lady bringing joy into her job and the people around her.

If I may ask, I have two questions that I was too afraid to ask during the lecture. It is one of my weaknesses. First, what is your MBTI type, if you don’t mind sharing? Second, how would you recommend that someone finds their strengths and their mission and purpose for being here on earth?

Again thank you very much for taking your time to come and talk to our class.

Sincerely,   Paul Conley

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Mr. Weisler,

Thank you for coming to Purdue and speaking to our CSR 309 class on Monday night. I enjoyed the real-life stories you shared with us about the “pin lady” at the airport and Laurie. Thank you for reminding us how much a simple note can mean to someone. I am looking forward to reading “QBQ” and “The Six Most Important Decisions You’ll Ever Make.”

Thanks again for coming.

Best Regards,

Amy Pelsy

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Hi Kirk,

I want to thank you for taking the time to speak to us at Dr. Feinberg’s class and our Career Conference. I would also like to thank you for your generosity with the wonderful book that you and your brother produced..

Maybe this book can count towards my 2 books per year to distinguish myself

from the majority of the population?

i am just kidding, but I do plan on reading more because it is such a well-rounding experience. I aspire to reach the novel per month level and ultimately attain an international advisor level after the 84-month period. So we shall see what the future holds.

I hope that you and Brooklyn had a safe journey back to the home team. I will keep my eye out for the pen lady!

To prosperous futures, the Tyler Apaches, and being remarkable.

Sincerely,   Tammy Lee

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Hello Kirk,

I’m a student in Dr. Feinberg’s CSR 309 class and I just want to thank you for taking the time to come speak with us Monday night at Purdue.  I took away some valuable pieces of information that night and I found your speech very inspirational.  Your story about the pin lady at the airport really stuck with me.  It made me realize that truly anyone can better the lives of others without much effort at all.

Thank you,

Kyle S. Ludwick

Purdue University

Financial Counseling and Planning

Secretary, Purdue Collegiate Financial Planners Club

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Dear Kirk,

  Thank you so much for speaking to our class on Monday. Your leadership workshop was really inspired me work for happiness. I love hearing about people that make a difference and hope that I too will make a difference in people’s lives. Thank you again, and I hope you know what a great change you are bringing to this nation.

Thanks again,

Anna Claretto

Purdue University

Selling and Sales Management

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Mr. Weisler,

I thoroughly enjoyed your presentation yesterday for CSR309. The insight you shared about leadership was interesting and inspiring. I hope you keep up all the great work!

Best Regards,

Vincent

Vincent J. Viveros

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Hi Mr. Weisler, I just wanted to thank you for visiting Purdue and I hope you had a nice time here. It was a privilege to hear you speak and I normally do not enjoy reading, but the way you presented the books were so inspiring.

I also find it refreshing to hear that you were a bit lost on what you were going to do and yet you became successful. I know my outcome is up to me and how much effort and care I put into it, but it was still nice to receive some encouragement.

It was nice to here that Professor Feinberg has a big heart deep deep deep down inside him and hopefully I can expose it this semester. Thank you again for your presentation and I wish you the best. God bless.

Alex Hwang

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Hi Kirk,

I just wanted to take the time to thank you for coming to Purdue and leading Professor Feinberg’s class in the workshop Monday night. I learned a lot from you and feel like I can use a lot of your advice right away, as well as in the future in my professional career. I am definitely checking out some of those books too.

Thanks again,

Ethan Wu

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Mr. Weisler,

Thank you very much for an enjoyable and informative night. Your family is beautiful! I really enjoyed listening and felt refreshed after hearing your stories! I look forward to reading the books you recommended! Anyway, I just wanted to thank you and let you know how much I appreciated you traveling from Georgia!

Sincerely,   Lesley Noble

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Mr. Weisler,

I would like to thank you for your time and insight which you shared with me and my fellow classmates on Monday evening.  I found your lecture to be extremely educational and beneficial in learning about the best practices of leadership.

I hope you enjoyed your time here as much as we enjoyed listening to you, and I wish you and your daughter safe traveling back home. 

Thank you again,

Jenna Wampler

Vice President Pledge Education

Delta Sigma Pi

Purdue University

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Mr. Weisler,

I wanted to take the time to thank you for the outstanding Leadership Workshop you lead on February 9 at Purdue University.  I have always strived to be a good leader, but now I know how to be a great leader and I have you to thank for that.  What really amazed me was that it doesn’t take a grand gesture to gain respect from people.  It’s the simple things that add up over time, taking 2 seconds out of your day to ask how someone’s day is, to do something special for someone else, to care.  That’s what matters.  I’m glad to see there are people out there doing these simple things too.  I felt so refreshed after hearing your presentation and feel much more confident about my ability as a leader. Once again thank you, Mr. Weisler, for sharing with us your immense knowledge and passion for leadership. I wish you the best as you continue to change the lives of those you speak to.

Best Regards,

Claudia Lyster

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Hi Mr. Weisler,

I just wanted to thank you for taking time out of your schedule to come talk to our CSR 309 class yesterday. I know it was a great time commitment along with having to travel to Purdue. You have some very valuable points about leadership and taking the initiative, which as a graduating senior are very beneficial. You definitely set a high standard of living and I could tell that you truly care about other people and do extraordinary things for others. Your stories proved this. Thank you again and I wish you and your family all the best!

Sincerely,  Kristen Uminski

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Kirk-

Thank you so much for coming into Dr. Feinberg’s class and speaking to us. 

What I took away from your speech/seminar I can’t even put into words.  It really gave me a lot to think about in regards to how I currently live my life and how I want to strive to make it better in the future.  I hope that you continue to inspire and lead people all around the world.  You have truly made a significant impact on my life.  Thank you so much.

Sincerely,  Sarah Bradbury

Director of Public Relations

Pi Sigma Epsilon

Purdue University

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Dear Kirk,

I was at the workshop last night for Dr. Feinberg’s class and I just wanted to thank you for not only coming but inspiring me to do what I have always known was best to do. I have always MEANT to read but some how never found or allowed time for it. I have read a several books since high school but they were more amusing than helpful and I believe it was a great start but have never gotten the motivation to challenge myself further. After I left your presentation, even today, and most likely for as long as I will remember, I have already tried to spread the “green vibe” around to those less fortunate to have missed your lecture. I actually heard about your book a while back this year and recognized it when it was on the cork handed to me, but never did I think I would be in your presence. Your lecture, on top of Dr. Feinberg’s class, may have only been the start to my last semester here but it is definitely shaping me into a person I have always wanted to let out but felt a little hesitant to do so. So, I would just like to Thank You for taking time out of your day and your family’s night to talk to a bunch of college students who felt like we already knew what life was about. You put us in our place, that’s for sure. I enjoyed your lecture and I hope to have the pleasure of seeing you again!

Best Regards,

Tina Kuo

Selling and Sales Management

Purdue University

(630) 209-4203

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Mr. Weisler,

Good-day mate, my name is Peter Bullard.  I wanted to e-thank-you for the ticks you spent with us last night during Feinbergs leadership conference.  Before the presentation yesterday, I was trying to rationalize how sensible 180,000 ticks of time would be spent with us.  Once the ball got rolling though, I really apprehended some of the things you had to say, and commended the way you could explain a crossroads someone is having easily by putting it into a story (i.e. your book) or by re-explaining the way you could and should look at a given situation. 

Some of the things I really liked about the presentation was the “feet have to have mouths” comment, and also your dealings of “leaders being readers” and the realization (which I have also had) of the bar being set so low.  I myself pretty much got my first retail job by doing the exact things you suggested kids do when applying for a retail job in HS.  Finding the manager of the hardware store, going up to him being 15 years old, shaking his hand confidently, discussing my experience growing up on a farm and the distinguishing traits I would be bringing to the job, thanking him, and then handing him my resume.  Needless to say he was blown away and I became the youngest employee working there (Next youngest was 29).  It seems as you can really help people parallel what is going on in everyone’s head, and how to turn those thoughts into active engaging experiences.

It seems as if you have a lovely life, and enjoy doing what you do with great passion.  Thanks again for stopping by the Due.

Sincerely,  Peter Bullard

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Kirk,

Thank you for your presentation last night here at Purdue; I really got a lot of it.  I am inspired to no longer be invisible in some situations of my life.  Thank you, and love the poop story!

-Grant Tribbett

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Kirk-

Thank you so much for taking the time out of your schedule to come and talk to our class. I really enjoyed listening to what you had to say and I hope to get the chance to read the books you suggested. In another class we actually had a speaker from Aerotek come and talk to us and he suggested two of the books on that list, and I have already read the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People for another class. I loved your energy throughout the night and it was great to have someone with that enthusiasm because like you said, it is contagious!

Thank you again!

Allison Parker

Purdue University

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Kirk Weisler,

My name is Katherine Erskine and I just wanted to thank you for your inspirational talk on Monday in my CSR 309 class. You made me start to think about leadership in a different way and also got a few good parenting tips! I wish you success in all that you do.

Thank you,

Katherine Erskine

Purdue University

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Mr. Weisler,

    I would like to thank you for taking your time to come and talk to our class this past Monday.  Your presentation was very valuable to me, and reinforced many of the ideas that I already had.  I would also like to thank you for the list of books that you recommended, it is usually difficult to find books that are interesting and pertain to my career choice.  Thanks again,

Jesse Dylan Diaz

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Dear Mr. Weisler,

I wanted to thank you for coming to speak to our class Monday night and sharing your wisdom and insight with us all.  So many things you were saying hit home with exactly how I feel and I wish that more people could hear the insight you have to not only being a more productive human being, but overall just bettering themselves as a person and living the best life they possibly can. I went through a life changing year last year living in New York City and I adopted a mentality that every day it was my goal to make someone else’s day and that if I was ever asked to do anything, to drop what I was doing for myself and have a servants heart and do for others above myself. As these thoughts became actions and actions became habits, I found myself with opportunities that were undeniably blessings from giving to others first. I feel lucky to have had the opportunity and open mindedness to hear what God was telling me when I was relatively young and I hope the same for all of my peers and everyone I come across because it makes life so much more refreshing. Thank you again for all that you shared with us and good luck with all of your future endeavors and those you whom you will change their life

Sincerely,  Whitney Melhorn

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Kirk,

 Your seminar was FIVE hours… during that five hours I believe you reached every single student in that room. I personally try to live my life in many ways you explained, and to me it was a huge reminder on what I can do better on a day to day basis and long term goals. My favorite part about your seminar was that you never told anyone how to act or what they should do you taught everyone through stories. My english teachers throughout schooling have said “don’t tell, show!!!” You did a perfect job of this. I do have a question for you, I would like to know if you have ever read the book The Secret and if you were inspired by it in any way? Again, it was NOT motivating but VERY inspirational and cannot thank you enough for pumping that back into my blood after a long day of school!

Thank you,

Victoria Noyes

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Dear Mr. Weisler,

I just want to thank you for coming to Purdue University and giving us the opportunity to listen to you speak. You were very inspirational and such a great motivator. Thank you so much for you time and dedication. I hop you continue to change peoples lives.

Thank you,

Sara Parsons

CSR 309 Student

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Dear Weisler,

Thank you for giving us a pleasant evening with the best and most helpful speech on Monday. It was inspiring and had made me think a lot about myself.   There were times when my parents told me I need to know that real society isn’t as wonderful as I thought (when I was 17), and times when I don’t know who to trust and who I need to keep distance from. Coming to college has taught me a lot about social interacting and how to be myself again. I can’t say I’ve found all the answers to my questions and problems, but I know I have grown so much which is even more precious and important that what we can learn from school. Your speech gave me even more courage and confidence to face things that I’ve been avoiding and not wanting to deal with.

Just want to let you know how I appreciate your 5 hour inspiring speech. I remember when I walked up to you and had the hand shake, and you told me I had a pretty smile. You’ve taught me that giving complimenting to others is for free but the impact for that person can be great. You really put your words into action as a teacher and leader. I learned a lot. Thank you.

Sincerely,

Jennifer Hou

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Dear Mr. Weisler,

Thank you very much for taking the time to come and speak to our leadership class.  It honestly didn’t even feel like five hours at all! (seriously)  Your daughter is absolutely adorable, I love the name Brooklyn for a little girl. 

There were a lot of valuable things I took away from your lecture.  I thoroughly enjoyed the stories you told, in particular the ones about the coffee lady and the pin lady.  It just goes to show how far little acts of kindness can go.  It be nice to be the person that when your name is mentioned it brings a smile to others’ faces. 

Thank you for all the book suggestions, I plan on reading a good amount of them.  Actually I have a few book recommendations for you, “The Last Lecture” I know you’ve probably heard of it, and maybe have already even read it.  It is definitely one that has a big impact on the reader.  Also, there is a book called “Found” it’s just a compilation of lost notes, pictures, stories that people sent to this man and he made into a book.  It’s amazing what people write down, and that these things didn’t end up going to their intended person.  Lastly, a book called “The Post Secret” a man started it as an art project and gave postcards to people on the street in New York City.  He told them to write down a secret and send it to them.  He was flooded with responses, some funny others awfully

sad.  It amazes me that people carry around these secrets as burdens.  The author is Frank Warren, and he actually travels around now and speaks.  Granted these don’t necessarily relate fully to leadership they are just books I find interesting when dealing with human nature.  Well anyway, thank you again for taking the time to come and speak at Purdue.  Good luck to you in your future endeavors.

Sincerely,

Tracey Vaughan

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Hi Kirk,

I just wanted to say thank you for coming to speak to our CSR 309 class and for the copy of your book.  I was looking online last night to see if I could get it off the internet so I’m glad I didn’t!  I really learned a lot from your talk and hopefully will be able to apply it to my real life experiences. 

Thank you so much again! 

 Sara Mathavich

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Mr. Weisler,

I wanted to thank you for speaking to our class Monday night. What seemed like it could have been a dreadful five hours turned out to be a very interesting and enlightening experience. I enjoyed your message and I hope to become a better person because of it. Also, I received a copy of your book today in class,  I can’t wait to share it with my friends and younger cousins. The best of luck to you in the future. Thanks again!

Kyle Fettig

Senior, Selling & Sales Management

Purdue University

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Hi Kirk,

I just wanted to say thank you for coming to speak to Professor Feinberg’s class on Monday. I was very inspired to make just minor adjustments in my thinking and actions to make a difference in my life and the lives of others. I made note of the books you recommend and look forward to learning more.

Thanks again,

Courtney

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Hello Mr. Weisler,

I wanted to thank you for spending the time leading us through your workshop and presentation on Monday night.  I did not know what to expect when I heard that we were having class for four hours but you made it seem like it was forty minutes.  You are a very impressive speaker and I look forward to hearing you speak again some day. 

I am an avid reader and will be sure to check out all of the books you mentioned.   I will be graduating this coming May and whatever field I end up in, I will be an expert some day.

Thanks,

Matt Pettigrew

Purdue University

School of Consumer and Family Science

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Zachary Gibson

I just wanted to send a quick thank you note for the presentation at Purdue on Feb. 9. I went into the evening not knowing what to expect and left with some tools that will no doubt be useful in my future.  Thanks again.

Zach

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Mr. Weisler:

I just wanted to express my appreciation for your words of wisdom on Feb. 10 for Feinberg’s class!! It was very inspirational and empowered me to become more ambitious with life. It is nice to see someone think so positively for our future and that truly seems to care. I also received one of your books today in class so thank you again!

Best Wishes,

Hillary Schmidt

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Kirk,

I just wanted to thank you so much for taking the time and coming to speak in my CSR 309 class on Monday evening.  You opened my eyes to a lot and helped me to realize many things as I get closer to graduation and starting my new life.  I do plan on reading many of the books you suggested and I will tell others to as well.  Thank you also for a copy of your book, it will be very beneficial as I begin a role in Sales Management.

Thank You Again & God Bless!

Kristen Houin

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Mr. Weisler,

My name is Sarah Gray, and I am in Feinberg’s leadership class. I just wanted to thank you for making a special trip to come and talk to our class.  I really did get a lot out of your presentation, and I am trying to apply some of the things you talked about at my current job.  I definitely think, in general, people in the work force are not shown the appreciation that they fully deserve.  Your presentation also made me realize I need to lay off the novels and pick up the nonfiction, like my dad’s been telling me for years.  Feinberg also distributed your book today, which I look forward to showing my family and my colleagues at work.  Thanks a lot!

Sincerely,

Sarah Gray

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Dear Kirk,

Thank you for taking time out of your busy week to talk to a bunch of college students. You were very inspirational, and now, you have me thinking about Diamond! I learned a lot of ways that I can be more optimistic about life and will definitely read those books you mentioned.

Thanks again!

Cristen Clancy

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Mr. Weisler,

Hi my name is Sarah Keeker I am a student in Professor Feinberg’s CSR 309 class and I just wanted to thank you for coming to present to us on Monday. I was truly inspired by the things you said. I particularly have a tendency to listen to others even when they may be negative. You really inspired me to be positive and surround myself with other people that are of the same mindset. I really appreciated your message and I think you inspired us all to be better. We have a tendency to get caught up in the monotony of college life doing the same thing every day and we forget to live everyday to it’s fullest. I just wanted to thank you for giving me a fresh perspective and being the best speaker I have ever heard in any class.

Thank you so much for your time and God bless,

Sarah Keeker

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Kirk,

Hello! My name is Donna Samburg and I had the opportunity to attend your presentation at Purdue University on Monday night. I just wanted to thank you for taking the time to speak with our class. I know that you touched and inspired many students, as well as myself during our 4 1/2 hours together.

I am the Vice President of Programming for my sorority, and the first thing I did when I walked in the doors to Delta Zeta, was grab a pad of post-it’s and write a short, thoughtful note of appreciation to one of the women I work with on a daily basis. The next morning, she sent me a wonderful text message thanking me for the note, and approached me a few hours later with excitement and enthusiasm about our next project.

As the VP of Programs, one of my responsibilities is to bring in speakers to address issues such as risk management, chapter history, self-assessment, and most important, leadership. Trying to inspire my peers to be leaders whether it’s inside of Delta Zeta or on Purdue’s campus, has proven difficult. I was wondering if there is any way you would be interested in coming and speaking to my chapter about leadership? You are an incredibly captivating speaker and I know that you could inspire my sisters. It would be sometime next year (August- December 2010). I am not sure if something of this nature could be arranged, but I would like to hear any information you may have for me.

Once again, thank you for inspiring me to be the best leader I can be. I will take your word’s and your list of books to read with me forever!

Sincerely,

Donna Samburg

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Kirk,

I just wanted to thank you again for speaking to us and teaching us about leadership.  I came down and shook your hand after everything wrapped up and asked you if you have read “The Magic of Thinking Big.”  I loved that book and I will now read “As A Man Thinketh” like you recommended.  Your message that night was powerful, and I wanted to thank you for leaving a copy of your book for us.

 I would love to stay in contact with you and possibly meet up again whenever you are in or around the area.  I graduate from Purdue in May and have not made up my mind on what I would like to do yet.  A book I am currently reading and one I think you would also enjoy is “Personality Plus.”  Thanks again for everything, and I look forward to hearing from you soon.  

Jesse Becker

Purdue University

Financial Counseling and Planning

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Kirk,

I just wanted to extend my thanks towards you for your amazing presentation that you gave on Monday at Purdue. Thank you for taking your time to come out to Indiana and speak to our CSR309 class. Your presentation was very moving and so many of your words will have an impact on the rest of my life.

You provided me with great tips on not just how to be a great leader, but to lead a great life! I am looking forward to reading so many of the books that mentioned. Your stories have inspired me to be more positive in my daily life and to reach out to others as much as possible. I feel blessed that I got the chance to listen to your presentation and hear your stories. Thank you so much again. God bless you and your family. I hope that you and Brooklyn had safe travels back.

Thank you!

Lauren Walsh

CSR309 Student