Steve Gilliland, CSP is one of the most in-demand and top rated speakers in the United States and Canada.  Steve’s motto is:  “If you take care of people, the business will follow.”  Implementing this principle, he has helped people grow their business and expand their life by teaching them to rethink their work, their relationships, and themselves.  Organizations throughout the world have grown more profitable by improving their #1 resource – their people. 

Steve learned great compassion for people and commitment to a hard-work and balanced-life ethic, at the knee of his highly principled Christian mother. A talented speaker and author, Steve Gilliland has an appeal that transcends barriers of age, culture, and occupation. He is one of the seven percent of speakers in the world, among the 5,000 who belong to the International Federation for Professional Speakers, to hold the designation of Certified Speaking Professional. His audiences and clients are of Who’s Who list in American business and non-profit organizations. He speaks to more than 250,000 people annually and influences the lives of millions through his seminars, books, CDs, and DVDs.  An extensive array of these products has been utilized by small businesses, Fortune 500 companies, U.S. Government agencies, churches, school districts, and non-profit organizations.

Whether he is kicking off an event, speaking at a leadership retreat, or closing a convention, Steve Gilliland’s entertaining and interactive style helps audiences connect and relate as he shows them how to open doors to success in their careers, their relationships, and their lives.  They leave with a renewed sense of enthusiasm for who they are and for what really matters.  He is not only a speaker who challenges people to change; he motivates them to do so.

Areas of Expertise:

Leadership
Motivation
Organizational Skills

Education

Target Audience:

Salespeople, leadership, teachers/principals (staff development day), and front line employees

Top 3 reasons to have Steve Gilliland as your next speaker:

Passion ~ Humor ~ Authenticity 

“My passion is to bring laughter to people while slipping simple nuggets of truth into their hearts, giving them courage to take a look at their challenges, and enabling them to begin to conquer them.”   ~ Steve Gilliland, CSP

Fee:

Keynote up to three hours $7,500.00
Full day $10,000.00
Staff development for schools and ISD’s $5,000.00
International $10,000.00

Steve's Most Requested Programs:

Enjoy The Ride®
Through humor and reality-tested techniques, Steve Gilliland, CSP reveals the way to face conflicting demands in an unforgiving business environment that keeps getting tougher. From the beginning when he shows people how to reignite their passion, to the end with his compelling challenge to never lose your focus, he releases an “explosion of enthusiasm” that is absolutely contagious. If you’re tired of hearing the same old topics rehashed over and over again, then this is the perfect keynote for your next conference or meeting. It is simple, clear, and easy to grasp – yet profound! Fasten your seat belt and hold on as one of America’s premier keynote speaker’s shows you how to Enjoy The Ride!

Dealing with Negative Attitudes in the Workplace™
Many people are being robbed, but the culprit hasn’t been arrested. Who is this elusive criminal? Negativism! It is a thief robbing life of adventure and joy affecting every institution of society. Bad attitudes can cost you plenty in terms of productivity and morale. Because not only do problem employees perform poorly, they make it tough for
everyone else to do their jobs, too. Steve Gilliland, CSP who has taught millions of people to enjoy the ride, will show you how to turn negative attitudes into positive behaviors and problems into opportunities. Armed with information you glean from this session you’ll be on your way to finding win-win solutions that will have you and your colleagues working effectively – together.

If Leadership is a Game, These are the Rules™
Although there are no universal rules to help you in the game of leadership, this program shares a universal wisdom that, once understood and embraced, contributes to meaningful relationships with us and others, at work and in the home. Steve Gilliland reminds us that there are no mistakes in leadership, only lessons that are repeated. Steve uncovers the secret that great leaders already know and details in twelve rules what you need to do to truly inspire and motivate others. No matter where you are on the leadership ladder, If Leadership is a Game, These are the Rules will inspire you to inspire others.

Testimonials:

“96% of the 3,200 people who attended rated you “above average” or “excellent” on their evaluations. You made quite an impression on our delegates. You were energetic, informative and Powerful! Thank you for playing such a significant role in the success of our conference.”   Lynn M. Brewer, Vice President, Meetings & Education,  American Bus Association

“Your amazing. It’s hard to believe that on a Sunday morning, with a three day sales meeting in their rear-view mirror, luggage packed and waiting in the concierge, you somehow managed to keep our (entire) team entertained and on the edge of their seat.”
Kevin P. Walsh, Vice President Sales    Wrangler®

“Judging from the evaluations that were submitted after the conference, the impact of your presentation was beyond measure. Your contribution to the success of our conference will be recorded as a benchmark and worthy of a “standing ovation!”   Barbara A. Stark, CMP, CMM, Manager, Meeting and Travel   AgriBank FCB

“I have four words for you…You were just awesome! As I’m sure you could tell from the warm reception and standing ovation you received from our audience of over 1,500 elementary administrators, your message and practical insights on how to find joy in all of life’s adventures was inspiring.”   Tray Kendrick, Ed. D., Chief Learning Officer   Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association

“Steve is like a good movie. You can’t wait for the sequel. The best move we ever made was bringing him back a second time. People were excited and anticipating his second appearance”    Joan Lopez, Meeting Planner   Sutter Health San Francisco