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I am honored to have led two leadership development trainings in September with Woods Coffee and the U.S. Pretrial Services District of Nevada. I received great feedback when I asked the audience, “What was the best tip or takeaway from today?” and I am excited to share their “Best Tips From Today…” with you!

“Fight and finish in your career.”
“Predetermine to finish.”
“Shift away from victim mentality, set goals, and have vision.”
“Be present.”
“Shift from fast to finishing.”
“Take choice out of it.”
“You attract what you project.”
“Be positively contagious to your team via your attitude and language.”
“How you perform under pressure will determine your reputation and leadership.” 
“If you don’t value your time, no one else will.”
“Act my way into feelings, rather than feel my way into action.”
“Learn to take negative experience and turn them into learning and coaching.”
“Focus relentlessly on your MVPs (Most Valuable and Profitable use of time).”
“Don’t neglect your soul… you’re not a machine, you are a human being.”
“Have GRIT!”
“I’m worth it.”
“Your BIG 5.”
“Summit and finish.”
“Define your vision.”
“Shift from victim to a leadership language.”

Today, team members are thirsty and hungry for personal development and leadership development. Let’s customize a day to influence, impact, and inspire your team. Make it your competitive edge to train them!

—Steve

As a master storyteller, Steve has unparalleled ability to communicate dynamic business and leadership truths through stories, anecdotes and humor. Harness the power of the “number one” predictor of professional success, impact, leadership, high performance and sustainable relationships in business and life. Steve’s highest rated keynote presentation.

Steve inspires greatness in individuals and teams, contact Michelle Joyce to bring him to your next meeting or event! 

“The purpose of Leadership Quest is to help professionals develop their personal leadership, vision and emotional intelligence. Everyday I strive to help leaders and teams achieve their desired goals in sales productivity, leadership, time maximization, and life-balance. ”

About the Author

Steve Gutzler is the President of Leadership Quest, a Seattle-based leadership development company. Steve is a dynamic, highly-sought-after speaker who has delivered more than 2,500 presentations to a list of clients including Microsoft, Starbucks, the Seattle Seahawks, Pandora Radio, Boeing, Cisco, Starwood Corporation, the Ritz Carlton group, and the U.S. Social Security Administration. He recently was voted #1 by the readership of Huffington Post as the Most Inspirational Leader on Social Media.

A published author on leadership and emotional intelligence, Steve resides near Seattle with his wife Julie where they enjoy time with their three adult children and six grandchildren.

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    About Steve Gutzler

    Steve Gutzler is the President of Leadership Quest, a premier leadership development company based in Scottsdale. As a dynamic and highly sought-after speaker, Steve has delivered over 2,500 impactful presentations to renowned organizations such as Microsoft, Starbucks, the Seattle Seahawks, Spotify, Boeing, Cisco, Starwood Hotels, Ritz-Carlton, and the U.S. Department of Commerce.

    A published author and thought leader on leadership and emotional intelligence, Steve lives near Scottsdale with his wife, Julie. Together, they cherish time spent with their three adult children and six grandchildren.

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