1. Subject: Recommendation Letter for Leighton Browne
October 8, 2014
To Whom It May Concern:
I am pleased to write this letter as an enthusiastic recommendation for Leighton Browne speaking
to his skills, attentiveness, flexibility, and professionalism. We became acquainted through my
Writing in the Academic Disciplines course wherein we explored issues of professionalism
through clear and context-appropriate communication. Together, he and I intentionally focused
his work toward achieving his professional goals.
Perhaps the most important aspect of Leighton’s character that I’ve witnessed is his ability to risk
something new and then grow by making different choices if something goes awry. He adjusts to
constructive feedback and doesn’t sacrifice his integrity in doing so. While attending to directions,
he asks clarifying questions without hesitation. I’ve received these questions in class, via email,
and during office hours as a testament to his attentiveness. His written communications not only
show much of his personality, but also display decorum.
As far as interactions with colleagues and those in authority go, he is reserved yet amenable.
Leighton has often displayed that he understands what is at stake and what he can take away from
an opportunity. This came across when engaging peer work with the purpose of improving their
communicative skills. He offered up his own knowledge base, but also attended to what others
were trying to accomplish.
Should you need someone with creative problem-solving skills and the ability to synthesize and
communicate specialized information into different presentation formats, whether written or
spoken, I trust his ability. In a challenge to students that they take a topic relevant to their field of
study and present it in a format that has not before been associated with the subject, Leighton
embraced the project. The request tested him, but he wasn’t daunted. He also finished ahead of
schedule.
While independent and self-motivated to finish tasks, he has initiative as a leader. I believe that he
would benefit from management training or a mentoring partnership to hone these skills further.
In conclusion, I urge you to consider Leighton as a potential asset and allow him to earn your trust
as he did mine.
Sincerely,
Dr. Stacy E. Greathouse
Texas Woman’s University
Denton, TX 76204
sgreathouse@twu.edu