Steve Gilliland

Steve Gilliland is one of the most in-demand and top-rated business speakers in North America. He has been entertaining, educating, and inspiring audiences worldwide since 1999. Recognized by his peers as a master storyteller and brilliant comedian, his appeal transcends barriers of age, culture, and occupation. Gilliland's interactive and entertaining style helps audiences connect and relate as he shows them how to open doors to success in their careers, their relationships, and their lives. He speaks to more than 250,000 people a year and has shared the platform with numerous dignitaries, including best-selling author Dr. Ken Blanchard, former mayor of New York Rudolph Giuliani, University of Tennessee women's basketball coach Pat Summit, Hall of Famer and Buffalo Bills quarterback Jim Kelly, comedian Howie Mandel, and Chicken Soup for the Soul creator Mark Victor Hansen.

In addition to his brilliant speaking career, Gilliland is an accomplished author, evidenced by his best-selling book, Enjoy the Ride, being on the publisher's best-selling top-10 list for three consecutive years. 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, US 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.

Gilliland 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.