Testimonials
Executive Networks
“Lauren Klein has the unique ability to bridge the personal and human side of working with others gently and skillfully with the strategic business directives that drive a company toward success. She is truly committed to connecting with others from an authentic perspective and a desire to see them flourish. Lauren is highly skilled at both impacting the larger community with a broader vision as well as working with individuals on their own personal path. She walks the walk and embodies the characteristics of a true community leader! I have had the pleasure of working with Lauren for the last 3 years at Executive Networks and will always consider this opportunity as impactful and a deep growth experience for me. Melyssa Nelson” July 19, 2010
Melyssa Nelson, Director of Community Connections, Executive Networks
reported to Lauren at Executive Networks
“Lauren Klein is a gifted individual in her ability to design, develop, deliver, nurture and promote communities and networks of every shape and size. Whether she’s facilitating thought-provoking conversations with a network of the highest level executives in the largest companies, working on behalf of her community goals or launching a children’s debate team, she throws her heart and soul into the effort to achieve outstanding results. She is a “master weaver” of people and events and can generate more ideas in an hour than most people can in a week. She pushes people to achieve more than they think they can and she is there to support and assist when they leave their comfort zones. As the Chief Community Officer for Executive Networks, Lauren has made great contributions, strategically and tactically, to serve the company and its members using her expertise in networking, communities of practice, social media technologies and human nature. It is an honor to endorse Lauren.” June 18, 2010
Rita Harrison, Community Connections Director, Executive Networks
reported to Lauren at Executive Networks
“I have worked with Lauren at Executive Networks and she is a real partner and wonderful to work with. She does what it takes to make our initiatives a real success. She is an expert around community building and passionate about making it work. I would recommend Lauren to anyone interested in a very talented community builder.” August 26, 2009
Linda D. Sharkey, Executive Director, Executive Networks
worked directly with Lauren at Executive Networks. “Lauren continues to be a great asset and spirited member of our Executive Networks team. As Chief Community Officer her knowledge as an expert in communities has served us well. Also her resourcefulness as a connector to our members makes her a valuable contributor to our community.” June 19, 2009
“Lauren recently gave a terrific presentation on Communities of Practice at our ASTD chapter meeting. Not only is Lauren professional and easy to work with, she is extremely knowledgeable and brings a wealth of experience to the table. I look forward to working with her again on future projects.” February 26, 2009
Jill Alcorn, Asst Director, Mgmt & Leadership Programs, University of Nevada Reno
was with another company when working with Lauren at Executive Networks
“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Lauren for a year in Executive Networks. As our Community of Practice leader, Lauren brings to her work a true expertise in the field combined with a passion for excellence.” December 16, 2008
Ilana Meskin, President, Meskin Consulting, Inc.
worked directly with Lauren at Executive Networks
(Self-employed)
“I know Lauren Klein through her work with Executive Networks and as adviser to a technology company, GroupVine. Lauren Klein has strategic intelligence, process intelligence, emotional intelligence, and operational intelligence. That’s a very rare combination, and it makes her an invaluable asset to all those who have the pleasure of working with her. She is extraordinarily savvy about networks and communities. She excels both at designing conceptual models for network creation and sustainability, and then implementing the models in highly collaborative and strategic ways. She motivates those around her and brings out their leadership potential. It is an honor to endorse her.” July 29, 2010
Barbara Kivowitz, Senior Partner, im21
was with another company when working with Lauren at LaurenKlein
“Lauren calmly takes in all available information and then is able to propose one or more solutions given the problem space at hand. Her calm and reasonable approach to community-building can help even novices feel confident, and her extensive background and track record in the area allows her to contribute productively when among highly sophisticated community builders.” November 15, 2009
Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, High Integrity
Jessica Margolin
hired Lauren as a Business Consultant in 2009
“Lauren and I teamed up in addressing the virtual team leadership issues of a client. Lauren is extremely professional and brilliant. She is an expert on virtual teams and a cutting edge leader when it comes to communities of practice. The client implemented the virtual team leadership tools and has reduced employee turn over in a highly competitive market.” September 22, 2008
Ileana Vassiliou, CEO, Creating Effective Organizations, Inc.
was with another company when working with Lauren at LaurenKlein
“Lauren is the eternal coach. In all our conversations, she is consistently incorporates my heart felt desires, goals and objectives into our meetings and conversations. She knows when to push back and challenge individuals and is quite selfless in her efforts. I would highly recommend Lauren as a coach and/or a business partner.” June 3, 2008
Top qualities: Personable, Expert, High Integrity
Sandy Rowley
hired Lauren as a Business Consultant in 2007, and hired Lauren more than once
American Lung Association of Northern Nevada
“Lauren was a visionary member of the Board, particularly skilled with social media and committee leadership. She is personable, passionate, and gets hands-on with projects and fundraising.” July 28, 2010
Gwendolyn Bourne, Development Director, American Lung Association
was with another company when working with Lauren at American Lung Association of Northern Nevada
“It is true gift to work with Lauren as I have never in all my years met someone who is so forward thinking from many different angles. Each time we are together, I find myself learning more and watching our projects and ideas go farther.” July 12, 2009
Caroline Moassessi, Student, Golden Gate University
worked directly with Lauren at American Lung Association of Northern Nevada
“Lauren is very knowledgeable in developing highly effective communities of practice and has been an invaluable resource to me and the Sierra-Nevada chapter of the American Society for Training and Development.” July 11, 2009
Gary Lyon, President-elect, ASTD
worked directly with Lauren at ASTD Reno
Novell Inc
“Lauren is always on the cutting edge of building communities of practice and strong networks. She’s one of the most connected people I know. She’s an outstanding manager and leader. She’s a great example of how to network and keep conversations going to produce great results in peoples professional and personal lives. I’m a big fan of her recent book Mango:Peeled Apart to Find the Heart.” June 21, 2010
Karen Van Uitert, Human Resources, Novell
worked with Lauren at Novell Inc
“Lauren is a good communicator & brings out the best in folks.” July 3, 2009
Heidi van Rooijen, Knowledge Management & Human Resources Consultant, Novell Inc
worked directly with Lauren at Novell Inc
“Lauren was my manager at CTP/Novell and she has also worked with me as a personal/professional coach. I have really enjoyed working with Lauren over the years. She is one of the most passionate people I know and is an extraordinary manager, natural leader and coach. Lauren is highly committed to excellence and has deep expertise in communities of practice and in the management and use of knowledge, collaboration and networks across the enterprise. Lauren is a strategic thinker and excels in conveying with articulacy complex and focused content to a broad audience. Lauren continues to work with me as a coach and I would welcome the opportunity to partner with Lauren again in the future.” November 15, 2007
Michelle Groff Burling, Senior Knowledge Manager, Novell
reported to Lauren at Novell Inc
“I had the opportunity to lead one of the first communities of practice at Novell and later to chair Novell’s new leader selection committee. As Novell’s leading expert on communities, Lauren provided invaluable support and assitance in these efforts. Novell’s communities of practice would not have made the impact they did without Lauren’s leadership and expertise. I most strongly recommend Lauren for any knowledge management or human resource challenge.” July 18, 2007
John A. (Jay) Jaeger, Microsoft Delivery Executive, Novell
worked with Lauren at Novell Inc
