Keynote Speaker
Board Retreat Speaker
Strategic, high-impact keynotes for board retreats focused on governance influence, culture, and performance under pressure.
Board retreats work when the conversation is strategic and the outcome is action. I deliver keynotes for boards and senior leadership teams that sharpen clarity, reduce drift, and align standards, culture, and execution. This is built for decision-makers, not generic leadership training.
Deliverables
Board Retreat Focus Areas
Governance influence on culture and performance
Standards and tolerance, what the board allows becomes culture
Reducing organizational drift through clarity and accountability
Leadership bench strength and succession discipline
Aligning strategy to leadership behaviors and execution
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Why Steve
Why Boards Choose Steve
CEO and operator with real-world credibility
Board-level experience and executive advisory background
Strategic message grounded in behavior and execution
Customized to your board's context and objectives
Professional, prepared, and easy to work with
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What Leaders Are Saying
We brought Steve in for our annual leadership retreat, and the feedback was overwhelming. His Guide, Don't Drive framework gave our branch managers a language and a system for developing their people. Practical, direct, and immediately applicable.
James H.
President & CEO, Michigan Community Bank
We invited Steve to present at our board strategy session, and he exceeded every expectation. His Leadership Multiplier framework helped our board rethink how we approach succession planning and leadership development. Insightful, practical, and exactly what our board needed.
Robert K.
Board Chair, Texas Energy Corporation
Law firms rarely invest in leadership development, and that is a mistake. Steve's presentation to our partnership retreat was the catalyst we needed. His resilience framework gave our partners language and tools for managing pressure without sacrificing the intensity that drives results.
Catherine M.
Managing Partner, Chicago Law Firm
See also: Corporate Keynote Speaker