Much More Than Hazzel Sutton Bargained For

A lasting impression was made on UPK Library Associate Hazzel Sutton when she attended Leading from Where You Are, a  NEFLIN training class held at Main, January 24.  Hazzel said,  "I signed up for this class primarily to fulfill my training requirements but received much more than the few 'kernels' I anticipated.  The instructor, DeEtta Jones, was engaging and challenged us. The content of the class appealed to me personally having been part of the organizational shift in 2012 and having some current challenges at work.  

"Ms. Jones was dynamic, informative, and well spoken. Her delivery was impeccable. Her presentation was that of a college professor, a comedian, a preacher, and a motivational speaker. I can apply her presentation in my doctoral studies, at home, and hopefully at work. All COJ/JPL managers should be required to attend this training. She covered emotional intelligence in great detail and pointed out the various positive approaches  that most managers lack.

"I liked the handout that was given for her power point presentation. I find it very useful. She referenced books and authors that we can follow up on relating to her training and the questions that were asked. I liked the problem solving methods versus the appreciative section defining how to identify problems, conducting root cause analysis instead of imagining "what might be." It is hard to pick out specifics. I was emotionally and academically involved and engaged in the entirety of the training. 

"This is by far the most useful class I have attended in JPL in the past five years.  I aspire to be like DeEtta Jones."