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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 businesses and expand their lives by teaching them to rethink their work, their relationships and themselves. Steve launched his full-time speaking career and built a multimillion-dollar company on the same philosophy he expounds to his audiences. If you continually learn more about your company, your industry, your customer and yourself, you will always be a leader. You will be purpose-driven rather than process-driven, and you will make a difference. 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. He has also been recognized by Who's Who for Speakers and Business Professionals. Steve has shared the platform with such distinguished people as Ken Blanchard, the late Governor Ann Richards, Rudolph Giuliani, Bruce Jenner and Bob Eubanks, as well as Jack Canfield, creator and cofounder of Chicken Soup for the Soul.

His audiences and clients are a Who's Who list of American businesses and nonprofit organizations. He speaks to more than 250,000 people annually and influences the lives of millions through his keynote speeches, 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 nonprofit organizations. Speaking the language of active business leaders, his new book, Mum's The Word, identifies eight lessons in leadership.

Whether Steve is kicking off an event, training all day or closing a convention, his 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 which they are and for what really matters. Steve is not only a speaker who challenges people to change; he motivates them to do so.

Areas of Expertise:

Staff Development – Reignite Passion & Redefine Focus
Motivation – Enjoy The Ride™
Leadership – Care Enough to Know and Know Enough to Care
Teamwork – Exchange Autonomy for Collective Authority

Teaching With Passion®
The burning desire to make a difference for students and persist and persevere defines your level of effectiveness. Passion means being able to take the frustration, the roadblocks, the disappointments, and the endless stress and still want to come to work each day determined to turn vision into reality. When you teach with passion you are able to inspire and still hold people accountable. Without a passionate commitment, educators cannot last in a leadership role because the needs are often beyond the resources to meet them. Being a successful teacher is not a thing you acquire or achieve. Rather, it is a journey you take your whole career. This humorous, heartfelt, and insightful program is designed to unify a school (or a district) around a few core outcomes it wants for all students. If you are tired of planning, or attending, the same old in-service day, then this program is for you.

Enjoy The Ride™
If you're tired of hearing the same old topics rehashed over and over again, Enjoy The Ride is the perfect keynote for your next conference or meeting. Through sidesplitting 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. It is simple, clear and easy to grasp - yet profound! Fasten your seatbelt and hold on as one of America's most entertaining keynote speakers shows you how to Enjoy The Ride!

Making A Difference™
Steve Gilliland, CSP, who showed us how to Enjoy The Ride™, now uncovers a lifetime of motivation and reveals how to Make A Difference. He will expound on the greatest motivators of all - purpose, passion and pride. Steve will explore how you can rise to your calling of changing people's lives and making a difference. You will discover new approaches to accomplish your goals and exceed expectations. You will learn the secrets to conquer your doubts, inadequacies and fears. This keynote speech is brilliantly creative, exceptionally humorous and absolutely unforgettable. Just like before, long after Steve's final words are spoken, the audience will be buzzing with excitement and talking about what they heard.

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. Steve Gilliland will show you how to turn negative attitudes into positive behaviors and problems into opportunities. You'll learn why people have bad attitudes in the first place and explore ways to head off conflict and confront people about their bad attitudes. You'll also learn powerful new ways to deal with the by-products of bad attitudes - resistance to change and personality conflicts. Tolerating an employee's negative attitude "as long as the job gets done" is no longer an acceptable response. It is time to discover the power of disarming the bad attitude and the difference it makes. 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 ourselves 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.

"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.

“I have been involved in many past staff development activities. This is the first time I can remember the day ending with the entire auditorium full of teachers giving a standing ovation, wanting to hear more. Thank you for sharing your gifts with our school district.”, Pete Valamides, Principal Heritage Middle School Colleyville, Texas.

“Steve’s ability to relate his story and his beliefs to that of the classroom teacher was outstanding. It’s rare that a district-wide staff development program is so well-received…from pre-k staff to high school staff. It was a program our teachers and board members will remember for a long time.”, Kenneth E. Schwengel, Superintendent Atwood-Hammond Community Unit School District #39 Atwood, Illinois.

“When we invited you to come, it was our hope that you would inspire our teachers and administrators to learn ways to enjoy life and to be the best they can be each day as they face the students in their classrooms. You hit the target!”, Kirk Sitterud, Superintendent Emery County School District Huntington, Utah.

“After hearing you at TEPSA last summer, I knew you would be the perfect motivational speaker for the Houston area principals. You did not disappoint me. You did an outstanding job of reenergizing this group and of motivating us to keep doing our very important work with the passion that is necessary to be successful with challenging students.”, Karen Hickman, Principal Matthys Elementary School, Pasadena Independent School District South Houston, Texas.