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