Testimonials

John Deedrick is an exceptional man. Every once in a while you come across individuals who are unique leaders because of a combination of strengths. John is one of those leaders. John is an elite corporate athlete with a high level of confidence that is balanced by his spirit of humility which makes him a captain and a team player. Johns commitment to REBORN has been an answer to prayer as he provides us with a wealth of business experience and wisdom driven by a passion for faith that makes him an incredible manager. John is also a thought leader and often inspires us to ask the right questions, which have helped our group REBORN and me personally, discover the best answers. I am blessed to have John as a business partner but more importantly as a dear mentor and friend.
Ben Utecht - Super Bowl Champion, Singer, Speaker, Author, and Uncommon Leader.
I've known and worked with John for over two decades. Over the years John has consistently demonstrated a natural ability and talent to lead and deliver results in the most complex and challenging business environments. Cross functional business teams rally around John and deliver results in response to his charismatic leadership and coaching skills and competencies.
Tim Hein - Group Vice President, Orbital ATK (retired)
"There is no one like him." These are the words that come to mind with I think about John Deedrick's mentorship and leadership ability. While we live in a world where honest feedback and challenge are often wanting, John brings this to the leadership table every time—and it's a great meal. In the process, he makes leaders better, pushes them farther, and inspires a result that draws excellence from the average.
Vince Miller, Founder and President Resolute, Author and Speaker
John has been a professional coach of mine for years. As a practicing attorney running a law firm, I need to be as effective as possible in my job. His coaching abilities are impressive. John has helped me learn about, and hone my skills, making me more effective as a leader. I wholeheartedly recommend John as a professional coach to anyone looking to grow in their abilities.
Mark Gardner, Gardner Law
John was instrumental in my career and the success of our company. John took the time to help mold and focus our value proposition and messaging that allowed us to interface with key players that invested in the company. John is a natural coach and mentor, not many people out there nicer than he is. His investment in others set's him apart. I don't know how I'm going to pay back John for all he has done, but I will enjoy my time with him trying.
Michael Brenzel, Co-Founder and Vice President Research & Development, DyaMX, Inc.
I have never known anyone like John Deedrick. His ability to unlock value in the individual while creating a collective vision is truly a gift. He was born to coach!
Jay Bunke, OHST, Barrier Free Access, Inc.(retired)
I was drawn to John by the strength and power and his personality, intellect, integrity, wisdom and humor. I watched how when John spoke everyone at the table listened and these were powerful, respected and experienced CEOs, trade association executives, venture capitalists, attorneys and financial professionals. He is also a great listener and confidante. John has the amazing quality of being able to diagnose and address business, organizational and employee issues with great insight and wisdom.
Mark Duval, President, Duval and Associates
John hired me to be CEO of Bacterin in August 2013 and we have had an outstanding working relationship since then. We have resolved several very difficult situations in order to turn this Company around and there is no one I would rather have at my side in a life or death situation. John has an unmatched depth of experience and network for early to mid stage business management. I am very fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with John.
Dan Goldberger, CEO
The truest test of a leader and the principles he or she promotes is...results delivered in real world situations. John's leadership model provides clarity of vision, unlocks the potential of individual and team, and delivers verifiable results. John's passion, creativity, values and experience capture the true power of a team and strikes an optimal balance of both "what" is to be accomplished and "how" it is accomplished...creating high performing and sustainable teams.
Dan Olson, Vice President & General Manager, Armament Systems, Northrop Grumman (previously Orbital ATK)
John has a great deal of experience in corporate governance activities that include board service, board consultations and expertise in day-to-day operations of the multiplicity of companies. His background in small startups and venture capital make for a perfect combination of expertise and experience. He is immensely personable and applies himself completely to his speaking and coaching roles. Finally he is inspiring, encouraging, and passionate about helping his clients. What I appreciate most about John is his ability to get to the core of a problem or project, keep everyone happy, and provide more than simply the routine results.
Robert S. Schwartz MD, FACC. Senior Consulting Cardiologist, Minneapolis Heart Institute
John has always impressed me with his unique perspectives and creative ideas. These ideas and strategies, coupled with his natural leadership abilities, have made him very successful in multiple organizations. I have been fortunate to know John for almost 15 years, and plan to benefit from his continued help and guidance.
Paul Hindrichs, CEO, DyaMX, Inc.
John Deedrick did a wonderful job of explaining and teaching about my individual MCore and Disc Profile. It gave me great insight into why I often think the way I do. As a team it was so healthy to be able to go over everyone's results together. We laughed, and we also got a deeper understanding of what makes each of us tick. Very profitable time spent as a staff! I would highly recommend this training for any and all businesses, teams, and professionals.
Shawna DeCola, Executive Assistant, Harvest Bible Chapel Rochester
I wanted to thank you for giving up your precious time to speak to us, as it truly was a life-changing experience. Never in my life have I felt so loved and valued by someone, who's encounter consisted merely of speaking in a large group setting.
Anonymous - 2017 HOBY Leadership Conference
I've worked with John over the past 15 years. He brings a wealth of experience and integrity to the table, which he shares thoughtfully and strategically. John's friendly and positive outlook create a great environment for entrepreneurial efforts.
David P. Martin M.D., Ph.D.
John has exceptional interpersonal skills, and extensive management experiences to benefit potential clients. I have always found him to be a thoughtful board member with an excellent strategic focus, and a perceptive, careful investor. John was a great business partner and friend.
Tom Weldon - Chairman and CEO, Ponce de Leon Healthcare, Inc., Accuitive Medical Ventures
John Deedrick is a man with character, a man of integrity, a man of God. The biggest bonus in life is when your path crosses with men that understand their calling and defined purpose in life which uplifts and develop every person they encounter. This is John Deedrick, a level 5 Leader in every sense of the word. John is an exceptional leader, personal mentor and superstar of the team. John's role as Captain of Reborn has transformed the performance and impact of our message and music with great intention that is impacting people in the real world. His passion is contagious! John has the special ability to ask powerful engaging questions combined with honest listening and this approach opens up a whole new world of opportunity. First of all, I am so thankful to have John as my friend, a wonderful gift! As the manager of Reborn Music Group our prayers where answered exceedingly, abundantly and way above what we asked for from the Lord.
André Venter, REBORN Music Group and Co-founder, Awaken and Live Men's Conference
I had the opportunity to work in partnership with John at Fourth Element Capital as we founded and worked together to build the company. John’s keen focus on the big picture provided a great balance to our team at Fourth Element. His is ready and willing to to ask the right questions at the right time. This straightforward approach facilitates timely decision making and elevates team effectiveness, enabling teams to move forward efficiently and confidently.
Kathleen Tune, Co-founder Fourth Element Capital, Venture Capitalist
I am deeply grateful that I know John. He is a gifted, thoughtful leader who is able to cast vision and pursue it strategically and passionately. John has been at the front of significant change and is a great teammate with which to shoulder a compelling challenge.
Dan Hodgson, Linn Grove Ventures
I have known John for over a decade through both business and social contacts. He is a very strong and capable leader who is respected by many in the startup world of MedTech. He is a person of the highest integrity, work ethic and performance. John is most notably valuable in the funding area and his expertise shines particularly well though his guidance and direction as a board member. He is a risk manager that is well versed in both managing the opportunities and risks that today’s decision will have on future performance of an organization.
Pat Kullmann, Co-founder, Chairman and CEO of SubioMed, Inc.