"The keynote met all of my expectations and from the comments, it surpassed the expectations of the attendees. I asked them at dinner and it was refreshing to hear: "I am so glad that it was something for me, something that I can use in my personal and professional life."

" I don't really get to attend anything for me like this anymore, it is usually for my staff. It kicked off the meeting on a very positive note."

- Dee Ann Cross, ANAE

"Dan masterfully orchestrates an environment where diverse individuals can come together to address major questions facing their organizations and the broader health sector. At a time when collaboration is a key to organizational success, his assistance should prove to be of substantial value."

- Eugene S. Schneller Ph. D.
ASU

"Dan masterfully orchestrates an environment where diverse individuals can come together to address major questions facing their organizations. At a time when collaboration is a key to organizational success, his assistance should prove to be of substantial value."

- Gene Schneller
Professor, ASU

"It has been my distinct privilege to know Dan Nielsen for over twenty-five years. I worked directly with him for five years and learned quickly to appreciate his insight and analytical mind. He has a grasp of the broad principles of leadership that easily embrace most executive settings; indeed, many business entities do not suffer from a lack of resources but rather from a lack of inspired leadership.Dan has the ability to help you see your potential and bring it to the fore in practical, down-to-earth ways. Time spent with him will result in your improved performance in your leadership role."

- William C. Brown, FACHE
Bois d’Arc Management Group

"Dan Nielsen is a gifted facilitator and inspiring presenter.  He truly has a passion for leadership and for getting to the heart of the matter.  He knows what it takes to motivate both individuals and groups and genuinely leads by the example he sets."

- Sharla K. Jones, SPHR

“Dan has a vision to help make your organization a great by working with organizations to change behaviors and to provide a framework of goals and principles to prioritize those behaviors. This vision drives improved satisfaction, performance, quality, and financial results”

- "Traci Bernard
Texas Health Harris Methodist Southlake Hospital

"Excellent content!  You are without a doubt, a respected leader of leaders."

- Bob Furman

"Dan has a gift to connect with his audience.  His style is engaging and collaborative and at the same time he challenges his audience to excel.  His delivery is charged with enthusiasm and his knowledge of the issues we face provides for lively exchange and debate.  I would recommend Dan as a keynote and facilitator.  He will enhance your  meeting value and experience."

- Mark McKenna
HIS

"Dan not only delivers excellent presentations and is a great facilitator, he has done what he speaks about. He has credibility. Dan has a very successful documented record of achievement, inspirational leadership and success. He has a real passion to help organizations as well as individuals."

- Stephen B. Collins, FACHE

“I have had the pleasure of working with Dan Nielsen over a number of years.  As a leader, he understands why some organizations are strong and and others are mediocre... it all comes down to leadership.  Dan exhibits not only strong leadership traits, he combines those capabilities with a unique ability to facilitate discussions that get at critical success factors that produce results.  I would recommend Dan Nielsen as a speaker, facilitator and a leader.”

- T.J. Grassetti
Banner Health

"I have long admired Dan Nielsen's presentation and facilitation skills, as well as his business acumen.  He is a highly successful inspirational leader, thinker, writer and colleague.  I admire Dan's boundless enthusiasm and optimism.  Be sure to have him mention his Inspirational Vehicle and show a few of the over 50,000 top-quality digital pictures he has personally taken within and throughout virtually every corner of America The Beautiful.  You and your meeting participants will be amazed... and very impressed!  I definitely recommend Dan Nielsen." 

- Kate B. Clark
VP, Business Development / Physicians Endoscopy

"Dan Nielsen is an unusual senior executive, entrepreneur and inspirational leader.  He is not only an excellent presenter, moderator, facilitator, writer and thinker, he has a successful and diverse background of experience, expertise and wisdom on which to draw.  People listen because he has been there and he has succeeded.  People learn because he is respectful, inclusive, passionate, engaging and encouraging."

-Jerry Nye
Healthcare Executive

"Dan is a leader, entrepreneur, speaker and facilitator who makes good things happen for the benefit of all. Participants of his National Learning Networks receive excellent value for the time and money invested. Dan’s can do attitude is infectious and his enthusiastic and upbeat style is refreshing, energizing and engaging."

- Stan Dennis
Texas Health Resources

"Dan Nielsen and I have been friends, business partners and colleagues for a number of years.  I have observed Dan in numerous personal and professional activities and settings.  Dan is an energetic, enthusiastic and passionate leader, speaker, and facilitator.  He is a pro at planning, leading and facilitating successful meetings, educational sessions and National Learning Networks.  He does an excellent job of engaging participants in a way that enhances satisfaction and value for all concerned."

- Hays Waldrop
President and CEO, Institute of Healthcare Executives and Suppliers, LLC