January 6 – Balch Springs, TX
January 7 – Dallas, TX
January 8 – Reno, NV
January 17 – Cherokee, NC
January 23 – Glen Rose, TX
January 28 – Flowood, MS
January 29 – Fargo, ND
February 2 – Austin, TX
February 7 – Olympia, WA
February 10 – Lake Mary, FL
February 12 – Greenwood, MS
February 13 – Millersburg, OH
February 14 – Myrtle Beach, SC
February 16 – Wheeling, WV
March 3 – Madison, WI
March 9 – Fort Lauderdale, FL
March 20 – Winston-Salem, NC
March 24 – Winston-Salem, NC
March 25 – Jacksonville, FL
This engaging leadership presentation is designed to equip leaders and elevate team culture at every level of an organization. Drawing on decades of real-world leadership experience from his career in a Fortune 500 company to building his own multimillion-dollar business, Steve Gilliland delivers powerful, practical lessons that resonate long after the session ends.
Blending proven strategies with honest insights gained from both successes and missteps, Steve offers a clear, compelling framework for leadership that inspires trust, accountability, and results. Delivered in the dynamic, relatable style that has earned him a place in the Speaker Hall of Fame, this presentation connects deeply with audiences while providing actionable tools leaders can immediately apply.
Whether your organization is strengthening foundational leadership skills or navigating significant change, this presentation equips leaders with greater purpose, clarity, and impact—helping them lead more effectively and inspire lasting results..
Looking for a motivational keynote speaker who can ignite your audience, inspire action, and leave a lasting impression? Look no further. Steve Gilliland, recognized as one of North America’s funniest motivational speakers, is a member of the Speaker Hall of Fame, a master storyteller, and a brilliant comedian who turns every event into an unforgettable experience.
With a career that has impacted millions of lives, Steve is celebrated as one of the all-time best in the speaking industry. His voice is recognized on SiriusXM Radio’s Laugh USA, and he has appeared on major TV and cable networks as a trusted expert on personal development, leadership, and positive thinking. He is an 8-time bestselling author and is globally recognized for his books, which have inspired audiences worldwide. He was recognized as Author of the Year for Enjoy The Ride, and his book Hide Your Goat is one of the SHRMStore’s “Great 8” best sellers for repeated years.
Steve’s presentations are more than speeches—they’re experiences. With humor, insight, and energy, he motivates audiences to think bigger, act bolder, and embrace life with confidence, determination, and compassion. Whether you’re planning a corporate event, leadership conference, employee celebration, or team-building session, Steve brings life, laughter, and lasting impact to every stage.
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." He has been recognized by Who's Who for Speakers and Business Professionals, and The Pittsburgh Business Times named his company one of the fastest-growing privately held companies in the region. Steve also served as vice chair on a credit union's board of directors. In 2017, he and his wife Diane established the Gilliland Foundation to support children battling cancer and their families and improve the lives of the underprivileged.
February 12, 2026
Annual Meeting
Greenwood, Mississippi
