Steve Sax

Steve Sax is a five-time Major League Baseball All-Star, 1982 National League Rookie of the Year, and two-time World Series champion who built one of the most successful careers in modern baseball history. After 14 seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees, he transitioned into a successful career in financial services and motivational speaking.

A Champion on and off the Field

Sax burst onto the national scene when he won the NL Rookie of the Year award with the Dodgers in 1982, and he went on to earn five All-Star selections over a 14-year career that included World Series championships with both the Dodgers and Yankees. Known for his hustle, determination, and leadership in the clubhouse, he compiled a .281 career batting average with over 1,900 hits. After retiring from baseball, he built a successful career in the financial services industry, applying the same work ethic and competitive drive that defined his playing days.

Championship Lessons for Business and Life

Sax brings the perspective of a champion athlete and successful businessman to every speaking engagement. His keynotes draw on lessons from the clubhouse, the boardroom, and his personal journey of overcoming adversity to deliver powerful messages about leadership, teamwork, resilience, mental toughness, and the championship mindset that drives peak performance in any field.

Motivation

It all starts with a big dream. Never underestimate the will and passion of the human spirit. The value of motivation transcends all boundaries. Always known as a gutsy and passionate player on the field, Steve brings this same dynamic motivation to the stage. Also, he is able to draw from his success on the baseball field and in the world of finance to link this ultra important tangible to his audience.

Leadership

Always by example. Drawing the distinction between talkers and doers. People will always follow the ultimate professional. Steve’s gripping personal testimony on leadership is one of the reasons he consistently receives standing ovations. There are many elements and styles of leadership-and Steve specifically targets this to his audience. Also, Steve draws from his extensive knowledge of American history, including the Civil War and early twentieth century.

Team Building

Grasping the importance of winning as a unit. Selflessness, Integrity, and Never compromising core principles. One of these core principles is humility. Being the leader that exemplifies charting a course with a humble heart is the ultimate in putting others first and why your team will follow you.

Personal Development

Real life experiences dealing with overcoming a career on the verge of collapse. This is an example from Steve’s personal testimony as a professional athlete dealing with ridicule, self doubt, humility, and near collapse before a national viewing public. Sports are a mirror of life, and Steve directly links this enormous triumph to his audience and their personal everyday challenges.