Signature Keynote
Leading Without Driving
The Guide, Don't Drive™ approach to building ownership and accountability.
Based on Steve's TEDx talk and the Guide, Don't Drive leadership method.
Takeaways
Your Audience Will Leave With
Replace micromanagement with structured ownership
Reduce over-functioning and dependency
Build accountability without fear or burnout
Clarify standards and tolerance at every level
Equip leaders with a repeatable leadership method
The Experience
Many leaders drive results. Few build ownership. Based on Steve's TEDx talk and signature method, this keynote gives leaders practical tools to create performance without creating dependency.
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Session Flow
60-Minute Flow
Why driving works short term and fails long term
The ownership model and what leaders must shift
Standards plus tolerance, how culture forms
Conversations that build responsibility
Leadership commitments for the next 30 days
Customization
Leadership scenarios are adapted to your organization's structure and current challenges.
Add-On Option
Optional workshop: Stop Over-Functioning. Practical tools for delegation, standards, and accountability.
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Social Proof
What Leaders Are Saying
Steve was the highest-rated speaker at our annual conference. The feedback from our members was incredible. He tailored his content to our HR audience, and the Guide, Don't Drive framework gave them something they could take back to their organizations immediately.
Angela T.
Executive Director, National HR Association
I have booked Steve three times now, and every time he brings fresh, relevant content. He takes the time to understand our challenges and tailors his message accordingly. Our leaders walk away with frameworks they actually use, not just notes they file away.
Patricia L.
VP of Learning and Development, Midwest Regional Bank
Steve brings something most leadership speakers lack: real operational experience. He has built companies, led teams through downturns, and made hard decisions. That credibility comes through in every story he tells on stage. Our partners and managers responded immediately to his message.
Rachel H.
VP of Talent Strategy, New York Professional Services Firm