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Lorrie Holmgren, director of communications, Minnesota Medical Association:

"Mike Finley, as the web writer for the Minnesota Medical Association, helped plan the redesign of the award-winning website, and wrote and posted news stories every day.

"His flair for language and creative ability were real assets to the MMA. He was very versatile, writing interesting news stories as well as captivating ads that appealed to the physician audience.

"He was a valuable member of the creative team, coming up with many ideas for the MMA website, publications and other communications plans. His wit and lively mind made him a joy to work with."

Mike's clients, supervisors, and colleagues have this to say about working with him:

"Robbins and Finley' book about teams is a masterpece of explanatory journalism."- New Orleans Times Picayune

"Mike is an excellent writer, from both journalism and PR points of view. I'm always glad to work on projects with Mike, as his content will always inspire a visual concept." - Janna Netland Lover, Owner, Local Design Group

"Mike was a delight to work with. Few people can merge massive experience with innovative thinking. Mike does this with ease. He taps into his past experiences but also embraces change. Highly recommended." - Daniel Konik, Director of Photography, DKVideo LLC

"Whoever hires Mike is in for a wild, wonderful ride. He is simply the most creative, and maybe the most thoughtful person I ever met." -- Harvey Robbins, Principal, Robbins & Robbins

"With a down-home style, sly wit and utter mastery of the topic of improving writing skills, Mike delivered a true kick in the seat of the pants: two hours of interactive discussion that opened eyes, unscrewed skulls, exploded myths and sent all of our employees scurrying for their PCs. Bravo, Mr. Finley!" -- Paul Maccabee, President, The Maccabee Group

"You're not like other reporters. You listen." - May Sarton, author

"Mike Finley taught me everything I know about good writing. Tell the story, say it simply, care about your reader. In Mike's philosophy, communicating is a gift you never stop giving." - Joe Cervasio, Bluegreen Corp .

"Mike, you were a magician with words in the peace project proposal we worked on together. Thank you for all you have done!" - Peter Yarrow, folksinger

"One of Mike's award-winning works (with Harvey Robbins), Why Team's Don't Work , inspired me as I tried to learn and utilize team concepts with my associates." - Gary Duke, Customer Service Manager, Diebold, Inc.

"I love this man. You will too. He's a competent, brilliant, dedicated, loyal friend." - Matthew Gruchow, Sioux Falls Argus-Leader

"Mike's creativity and quick turnaround made him an invaluable asset to me and the organization." - Erika Nelson, Director of Products & Services, Minnesota Medical Association

"Mike Finley is a wonderfully human and incisive writer and a very gentle soul." - Ned Berube, pastor, Christ Community Church

"Mike is exceptionally perceptive, insightful and persuasive." - Margaret Erickson, board member, Minnesota Folk Festival

"Mike balances a poet's soul with a businessman's acumen -- no easy task in this world." - Jeevan Sivasubramaniam, Publisher, Berret-Koehler Publishing

"Insightful, intelligent writing meets common-man likeability and disarming wit." - Renee Horsman, President, Photo-Card Design

"Mike Finley is one of the most creative writers I know, able to communicate effectively across a range of media." - Rich Broderick, writer

"I love my magazine too much to leave it in the hands of ordinary writers. When I had a particularly difficult article to assign, requiring not just brains and grace with words but that rarest of all things --- a sense of humor -- I turned to one writer I knew would be able to handle the piece: Mike Finley. - Steve Kaplan, Journal of Law & Politics

"Mike Finley is one of the best all-round writers I've encountered. You name it, he can do it -- history, business, tech, medical. He's fast, funny (when called upon), accurate (what a concept!), and smart." - Brian Horrigan, curator, Minnesota Museum of History

"I have been a fan of Mike's writings for over 25 years. What I have noted is that Mike makes even the driest subject humorous, entertaining, inspiring, though-provoking, but at all times interesting and enlightening." - Ed Eubanks, Pinnacle Property

"I have worked with dozens, if not hundreds, of writers over the years, but I can honestly say none have astonished me as much as Mike Finley. He has the rare ability to produce concise, intelligent, and thought-provoking work at blistering speed. On top of that Mike brings a unique mixture of poet, commentator, and business expert to the table, with a little bit of the seminary mixed in for good measure. He truly is a 21st century renaissance man." - Euan Kerr, News Editor, Minnesota Public Radio

"Mike quickly captures complex ideas, with a writing style that is clear, interesting and a pleasure to read." Tom Miller, Executive Director, The Masters Forum