Use technology, mirrors, time management and all of your senses to develop your talents and skills while overcoming learning problems, top banker Donald A. Winkler told Forman students.

Mr. Winkler is Vice-President of Citicorp/Citibank and parent of two Forman graduates, Jennifer '90 and George '89. He is in charge of global informational needs for the bank and controls movement of up to $30 billion around the world on a typical working day. He addressed the students May 30 in the third program sponsored by the Leadership Forum. The forum brings outstanding role models to the student body.

A man who described himself as having trouble with numbers and words ("I would spell red d-e-r"), Mr. Winkler also said he has what is known as "no mind's eye." He could not close his eyes and readily picture things that had happened, he said, with limited exceptions: "I remember the birth of my children and my marriage." He makes a point of doing things that will cultivate use of his senses. One time he visited White Flower Farm to drink in the beauty of "two and a half million daffodils." Now he can close his eyes and "see the field" in bloom. "Don't be afraid" of your limitations, he said. "The senses are there; find ways to use them." Knowing yourself and finding out what motivates you is important, he said. Mr. Winkler recalled he was overweight and was passed over for promotion at the bank. The desire to advance led to a change in personal habits to bring his weight under control.

To overcome being uncomfortable speaking to people, Mr. Winkler practices before a mirror until he is sure he can deliver the speech before an audience. He also works on eye contact with individuals he is addressing, saying that helps build confidence. And if he makes a mistake, the banker said he no longer gets flustered. "You have to have a sense of humor." Effective time management is essential to success, Mr. Winkler said. He prepares a week in advance for meetings and makes sure he sets aside time for his family and fun.

Mr. Winkler makes use of a full range of technology. He uses a tape recorder regularly to record thoughts. Often, he said, he has good ideas early in the morning and "I capture them on tape so I don't lose them." An electronic thesaurus, a cellular telephone, a pager and a pocket-sized computer are among tools he uses regularly.

Improvement of his reading speed came as he mastered techniques designed to help him read. Now, Mr. Winkler said, he reads well and comprehends the material quickly.

Mr. Winkler holds a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from Northrop University and attended the Wharton Business School Executive MBA program.

Board Of Trustees Elects Three New Members

John W. Heilshorn was re-elected President of the Forman School Board of Trustees at the board's annual meeting June 15. Other officers elected were: Christian T. Nielsen, Vice-President; Perley H. Grimes Jr., Secretary, and Scott M. Sutherland '69, Treasurer.

Frederick M. Lione, a Vice-President of Rockefeller Center Development Corporation, Peter L. Phillips '65, owner of a financial planning firm, and Donald A. Winkler, Vice-President of Citicorp/Citibank, were elected as new Trustees of the School.

Mr. Lione is responsible for planning, arranging, directing and coordinating all design and construction activities on selected projects undertaken by Rockefeller Center Development Corporation. During the past 10 years he has been associated with such projects as the Wells Fargo Building in Los Angeles, the Anchor Life Building in Phoenix and the International Trade Center in Mt. Olive, New Jersey.  Prior to joining the corporation in 1981, he was a partner in the F & F Management Company founded to develop real estate. He also served for a number of years as President of Vuono-Lione, Inc., a family construction firm.  Mr. Lione has had extensive involvement with educational groups, having served as a Trustee of the King School, Chairman of the Franklin and Marshall College Parents Council, and District Enrollment Director of the Dartmouth College Alumni Council.  He was graduated from The King School and Dartmouth College.  Mr. Lione and his wife Sallianne have been members of the Forman Parents Committee. They have four children: Sarah, who graduated from Forman in June; Kendall, David and John.

Mr. Phillips has worked extensively in financial planning. He now owns his own pension and financial planning firm, Plans, Inc. in Burlington, Vermont.  He has assisted St. Paul's School in Concord, New Hampshire, and Westover School in Middlebury, Connecticut, with capital fund-raising.  He has worked closely with The New England and is a former general agent for Penn National.  Mr. Phillips is a member of the Forman Alumni Council and serves as Agent for the Class of 1965.  He enjoys sailing. His wife, Leigh, is an attorney. They have three children: Hally, Brent and Stewart.  Mr. Phillips earned his bachelor's degree from Nathaniel Hawthorne College and earned his Chartered Life Underwriting (CLU) and Chartered Financial Consultant (CHFC) designations from American College.

Mr. Winkler is in charge of Information Business for the Financial Institutions Group, managing the global information needs for banks, insurance companies and brokerage houses. Before becoming Division Executive for that group in April of 1990, he served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Bank Central SUD & Citifinance in Italy. He relocated to Italy in 1987, having joined Citibank in 1976 as Department Head in the U.S. Securities Division. He also held the post of National Business Manager for Correspondent Resources, Inc., Division Head for Citicorp Information Resources, Consumer Services Group; Business Manager in Greece and Middle East Africa Regional Manager, based in Istanbul, Turkey.  Before going to Citicorp, Mr. Winkler served as worldwide operations manager for General Instrument Corporation. He also worked at Honeywell and Sprague Electric Company.  He serves on the Board of Directors of Probity Corporation, a medical information company, and on the boards of Citibank Italia, Diners Club Greece, Diners World Travel, Citicorp Processing Services, Inc., and Citifinance.  Mr. Winkler works extensively with learning disabled students, particularly in interactive education at the Waterford Institute.  Mr. Winkler and his wife Carol have two children, both Forman School graduates. They are Jennifer '90 and George '89.  Mr. Winkler holds a BS degree in electrical engineering from Northrop University and attended the Wharton Business School Executive MBA program. 

In addition to the officers and new Trustees, other board members are: George J. Boggio, Robert W. Doyle, John G. Gengras, Penelope Hudnut, Joyce H. Johnson, Diane F. Kessenich, Kenneth R. Latham '48, Jay L. Mortimer '69, Mrs. William H. Risley, Webster U. Walker Jr. '51, and Charles W. B. Wardell III.

Trustees emeriti are: John A. Meyers, Dr. S. Dillon Ripley and Monroe B. Scharff '42.