Gilliland, Steve
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About Steve Gilliland
The Speaker
A member of the Speaker Hall of Fame, Steve Gilliland is one of the most in-demand and top-rated speakers in the world. Recognized as a master storyteller and brilliant comedian, he can be heard daily alongside Jerry Seinfeld and Jeff Foxworthy on SiriusXM Radio’s Laugh USA and Blue Collar Radio. With an appeal that transcends barriers of age, culture and occupation—plus an interactive and entertaining style—Steve shows audiences how to open doors to success in their careers, their relationships and their lives. Presenting to over 250,000 people a year, more than two million have now heard him speak, with audiences encompassing nearly three dozen industries. Steve has the distinction of speaking in all 50 states and in 15 countries. As one newspaper stated, “Steve is what happens when the humor of Jay Leno collides with the inspiration of Zig Ziglar.”
The Author
In addition to his brilliant speaking career, Steve is an accomplished author, which is evidenced by his book Enjoy The Ride™ being on the publisher’s best seller list for five consecutive years and being named Author of the Year in 2010. His thought-provoking writing style makes his articles a favorite with nationally prominent magazines. He 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. and Canadian government agencies, churches, school districts and nonprofit organizations. Speaking the language of active business leaders, his books and CDs identify practical lessons that grow people and their businesses.
The Businessman
Steve built a multimillion-dollar company from the ground up 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. His motto is straightforward: “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. He was recognized by Who’s Who for Speakers and Business Professionals, and his company was acknowledged by the Pittsburgh Business Times as one of the fastest growing privately held companies in the region.
The Person
Steve was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, lives in Mocksville, North Carolina, and travels the world. He graduated from Butler High School (PA) and received his bachelor’s degree from Grove City College (PA). He is a proud grandpa, devoted father of four boys and a loving husband to his wife, Diane. Steve learned great compassion for people and a commitment to a hard-work and balanced-life ethic at the knee of his highly principled Christian mother and stepfather. Whether Steve is speaking at an event, writing about current issues that impact people or leading his own employees, he is not just a person who challenges people to change, he motivates them to do so.
The Guarantee
Everyone who hears his message leaves with a renewed sense of enthusiasm for who they are and for what really matters.
Enjoy The Ride™
A blueprint for getting the most out of life, Enjoy The Ride™ is a hilarious and brilliantly conceived keynote that causes people to examine where they are personally and professionally. It lifts people up and inspires them to evolve and appreciate, rather than simply maintain and exist.
- Check Your Passion: Love what you do; never forget why you do it.
- Cure Your Destination Disease: Live more for today, less for tomorrow & never about yesterday.
- Refocus Your Attention: Decide what’s important & never take it for granted.
Making a Difference™
Focusing on the conscious choices we make every day that impact the lives of others, Making a Difference™ is an eye-opening and heartfelt keynote detailing how to positively influence people in every imaginable way, regardless of position or status. Each of us has the potential to transform the culture of an organization through our actions and attitude.
- Purpose: It drives you!
- Passion: It fuels you!
- Pride: It defines you!
Detour
Whether you’re experiencing mild transitions now or will undergo massive reorganizations in the future, change is inevitable within every successful organization. DETOUR provides solutions to reduce stress, eliminate fear and increase performance during such times. Steve Gilliland reveals how to navigate life’s turns when you’re suddenly headed on a course you never planned and into a future you never imagined.
- How to feel more in control when the change is out of your control
- How to prepare for any kind of change, remain productive and use it to your advantage
- How to build resiliency & grit as you cope with change
Follow Me
Leadership is the single most important skill you can use to improve your business. FOLLOW ME explores how to grow yourself and your people through timeless principles that, when applied to your own life and the life of your organization, will influence positive change. Steve Gilliland is uniquely qualified to show you how to develop exceptional leaders and retain great employees.
- How to establish tangible, easily defined & monitored strategies to improve performance
- How to gain consensus & motivate people to work together efficiently & effectively as a team
- How to be confident & make tough decisions, unearth constructive solutions & stay focused while moving forward
Hide Your Goat
Our fast-paced and stress-filled schedules open the gate to allow people and circumstances every opportunity to “get our goat.” HIDE YOUR GOAT puts into perspective how your daily life intersects with people of diverse backgrounds, opinions and personalities. In this eye-opening session, Steve Gilliland shows how to avoid being robbed of the opportunity to perform at peak performance because of negativity.
- How to head off conflict when negativity runs rampant & how to improve your own outlook
- How to deal with by-products of bad attitudes
- How to assign the right value to every situation & not give people permission to ruin your day
Testimonials
“Thanks so much for your excellent presentation at the 2001 IBM Charlotte Technical Symposium. Our goal for the Symposium was to develop technical vitality-to inspire people to think and to innovate. The overall evaluations were some of the best ever in our fourteen-year history. We truly appreciate your contribution to this unique program.”
– John Barnshaw, III, Consulting Education Specialist, IBM Corporation
“I want to thank you for the great presentaion of ‘Enjoy the Ride’ at the NAEB Annual Meeting in Orlando. Your presentation was perfect for our theme and provided an early morning lift for the attendees. I know a breakfast presentation is a tough slot, but you filled it very well. I appreciate the fact that you spent some time with us.”
– Ray T Jensen, C.P.M., President, National Association of Educational Buyers, Inc.
“I admire you. Your speaking demonstrated your mind, but your book, Enjoy The Ride, illuminated your heart. I’ve sought advice from many people, and found none like yours. Thank you for allowing me to drink from your well”
– Jamie L. Horst, Financial Analyst, Alcoa