Sessions

Steve Gilliland will be signing his books Enjoy the Ride, Performance Essentials in the Workplace, and Mums the Word.

Enjoy the Ride
Success is not a thing you acquire or achieve, it is a journey you take your whole life. With a compelling challenge to "Check Your Passion," this book ignites people's ability to choose what they do, why they do it, and who they do it with. Enjoy the Ride enables readers to identify their dreams and puts genuine success within their reach. Success is not limited to those with financial resources or talents. By reading this book, you will learn practical principles to put you on the road to success.

Performance Essentials in the Workplace
This much anticipated guidebook was written to boost morale, improve results, and make every employee aware of what it takes to succeed in today's organizational environment. The good news is that these essential skills can be learned. Steve Gilliland outlines competencies that are the heart of performance including: Attitude, Customer Service, Organization, Teamwork, Motivation, and Leadership. He creates a blueprint for individuals and organizations to follow. Successful careers are not built on hope, fate, good luck or coincidence. They are built on performance standards that are essential in organizations. Everyone is challenged to maintain performance under chaotic conditions and this guidebook equips you with the best practices to maintain steady career development. Mergers, takeovers, layoffs, downsizing, new technology, and the intensity of increased competition make this step-by-step guidebook a must for everyone. Performance Essentials in the Workplace is something that wasn't offered in school. With the basics of this book and your common sense and good judgment, you will find that you are well-equipped to perform at a consistent and higher level in the workplace.

Mums the Word
Through engaging stories and detailed experiences stretching over more than twenty years, Steve Gilliland reveals eight life-changing lessons. Each thought-provoking chapter highlights a unique leadership lesson gleaned from Steve's own leadership experiences and the influence his mother. From the director of sales at a greeting card company to the founder and chairman of a multi-million dollar company, these lessons have propelled Steve Gilliland to become one of the most in-demand speakers in the country and can do the same for you: Purpose: we lead by the essence of who we are Outlook: your thoughts can change your world Integrity: an uncompromising standard for your actions Change: a journey waiting to be taken Problem-Solving: lessons learned wisdom earned Self-esteem: you are everything you choose to be Motivation: take care of people the business will follow Discipline: the greatest wealth is health Engaging and entertaining, Mum's The Word is a lively blend of professional accomplishments and personal beliefs. It explores everything from overcoming setbacks to taking care of your body and soul. Clearly outlining the techniques that have made Steve Gilliland such an effective leader, this practical guide will help you develop the leadership skills necessary for success in today's fast-paced world. The book is an inspirational yet practical resource for everyone who has a stake in leadership.