Mike Staver: Leadership Speaker
Leadership keynote speaker Mike Staver helps leaders transform fear into decisive action through bold coaching, psychological insight, and practical strategies for high-performance leadership.
Quick Facts:
- CEO of The Staver Group with decades of leadership coaching expertise
- Background in psychology and leadership development
- Known for helping leaders turn fear into actionable, strategic decisions
- Consultant to Fortune 500 companies and global organizations
- Formats:
- Keynote speaker and leadership coach
- Audiences:
- Executives, managers, leadership teams, and organizations seeking stronger decision making, greater courage, and improved leadership performance
- Outcomes:
- Practical tools to transform fear into clarity, confidence, and decisive action.
- Strategies to build courageous, high-performing teams and healthier organizational cultures.
- Clear insights into leadership dynamics that improve communication, engagement, and execution.
- Travels from: Fountain Hills, AZ
- **US Fee range: $10,001 - $20,000
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Keynote Topics:
NAVIGATING CRAZY
HOW TO LIVE AND WORK SANELY IN AN INSANE WORLD
We live in a world where things are coming at you faster than ever and performing at your best is harder than it’s ever been. What are you supposed to DO with life and work difficulty? What are the best ways to navigate the ups and downs that are an inevitable part of both life and work?
One thing is for sure; the old ways aren’t working anymore. But there is good news. There are new ways. There are BETTER ways. And this session will give you a whole new skill set for dealing with these changing times.
Participants will learn
- How to retain your power, control, and influence in the face of circumstances beyond your control
- How to find a path forward that is both successful and realistic
- Six things you can do RIGHT NOW to maintain focus, increase peace of mind and decrease anxiety
LEADERSHIP ISN'T FOR COWARDS
We live in an age when it is more and more challenging to manage all the information, demands and challenges that are coming at us. It takes real
courage to stand firm in what you believe and then to get your followers to understand what really matters and how to execute effectively. Your ability to influence your followers is key to every step of creating significant results. Courage is the key element in that process.
Participants will learn
- The real definition of courage
- The three most important steps you will ever take
- What your followers do, really do, when you are not around
- The primary motivator of all people\
- The three things every leader can do to insure leadership failure
- The importance of high gain activity and how to do more of it
- Six steps that will insure effective execution
HOW TO BUILD A HIGH PERFORMANCE CULTURE
What do you stand for? What does your company stand for? Are your values clear? Are they obvious to customers, staff, and the community? Is your company optimally positioned and differentiated by the consistent application of your vision and core values?
Most leaders and organizations are moving at such a rapid pace that taking a step back to think about these things seems like a luxury when, in fact, it couldn’t be more crucial. It doesn’t matter where your company and your industry stands in the growth cycle. Focusing on who you are and what you stand for is the most critical thing you can do.
Participants will learn
- How to identify and apply their core values to their leadership
- How to align their behavior with what they say they believe
- How to be powerfully influential regardless of level of authority
- How to build accountability and improve efficiency
- How to Build a High-Performance Culture
WINNING IS NO ACCIDENT
Every day massive accomplishments are realized all over the world: diseases being cured; teams winning championships; innovative products going to market; and a host of other positive experiences. These things do not happen by accident. They happen as the direct results of certain fundamental principles. The good news is these principles aren’t a secret; they aren’t hidden in some far-off locale, waiting to be unearthed. They are ready and available for you right now.
However, while these life and business-transforming principles are simple, they are not always simple to implement. Here is an opportunity to learn
and apply EXACTLY what you need to do to accomplish outstanding results.
Participants will learn
- The equation that creates the highest likelihood of success
- The four key principles to pacing yourself effectively
- How to deal with obstacles and opportunities
Talent Short Bio
Mike Staver, CEO of The Staver Group, is a nationally recognized leadership coach and keynote speaker known for his direct, no-nonsense approach to developing courageous, effective leaders. Often referred to as a “rebel with a cause,” Mike challenges leaders to confront their fears, rethink their assumptions, and take decisive action that drives real results in a fast-changing world.
With decades of experience coaching leaders at every level, Mike blends humor, clarity, and strategic insight to help organizations navigate complexity while staying grounded in the human side of leadership. His background in psychology and leadership development allows him to interpret the emotional dynamics that influence decision making, team engagement, and organizational culture. Leaders turn to Mike for his ability to break down complex challenges into simple, actionable steps that inspire confidence and momentum.
Mike has worked extensively with Fortune 500 companies, emerging organizations, and leadership teams across industries. As CEO of The Staver Group, he has developed tailored programs that address leadership effectiveness, cultural alignment, and team performance.
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