Steve Gutzler

Steve Gutzler is a leadership development expert, bestselling author, and the creator of the Leadership Intelligence framework, which combines competence, character, and emotional intelligence into a holistic approach to building leaders who produce lasting results. His exceptional ability to communicate clear leadership and business solutions with humor, clarity, and insight has made him one of the most in-demand leadership speakers in the country.

Leadership Intelligence: Where Skills Meet Character

Gutzler’s approach to leadership development addresses both what leaders do and who they are. His Leadership Intelligence framework recognizes that technical competence alone is not enough and that sustainable high performance requires self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and authentic character grounded in values. He believes every keynote presentation should transform a life and inspire leadership. He presents with passion and conviction to audiences ranging from intimate groups of 50 to arenas of over 5,000.

Building Leaders Who Last

Gutzler’s presentations combine humor, clarity, and practical insight to deliver leadership development content that sticks long after the event. His keynotes deliver actionable strategies for developing Leadership Intelligence that combines competence and character, building emotional intelligence for stronger and more authentic leadership, creating sustainable high performance through values-based leadership, and the daily practices that build leaders who inspire trust and deliver lasting results.

17% Moments: Discover the Brain Science of Emotions and High-Performance Leadership

How extraordinary leaders manage moments that define their reputation and drive successful results. Research shows that 83% of the time, people are able to effectively manage their relationships with people and the tasks that need to get done.

Emotional Intelligence for Extraordinary Leadership

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.

Unleash the Leader Inside You

Through inspiring stories of untitled leaders, Steve unlocks extraordinary keys each one of us can use to improve our organizations and enhance our careers. Steve shows the power of true leaders who are positive influencers, create remarkable impact and inspire others to greatness.

Selling with Emotional Intelligence-New brain science of high performing selling

In today’s information and selfie age, and today’s ultra-fast-paced, competitive business environment, it’s not enough for sales professionals to be skilled at technical or tactical skill sets. The old paradigm of appointment setting, rehearsing presentations, and pushing the close must be replaced with the higher skills of selling with emotional intelligence.

Full Potential- How to Perform Best Under Pressure

This dynamic keynote addresses the epidemic of stress and pressure. Through real-life case studies, Steve explains how leaders today need strategies to be both “smart and healthy”. You’ll learn actionable keys to operate at optimum levels while facing deadlines and challenging relationships.

Empowerment Behind the Badge

In today’s fast-paced and pressure filled law enforcement work environment, how effective are you as a leader of influence, impact, and inspiration? Emotional Intelligence (EI) is our ability to self-manage our emotions and navigate successfully under stress is the game changer.