Sean’s teamwork & leadership keynotes
inspire trust, empathy, and ownership!
INDIVIDUALS only become a productive TEAM when they make the CHOICE to be a small contributing part of something more significant than themselves…
Sean’s entertaining stories, memorable examples, and engaging activities equip your people to MAKE THAT CHOICE.
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Short Clips of Sean’s Teamwork Keynotes:
“The comments from participants were overwhelmingly positive!Your first presentation set the bar high, then you got rave reviews from our second session attendees as well. Thanks for a fun and energizing day with useful take-aways that really helped our people work together better!”
You’re a ROCK STAR! Really, your session struck such a great balance between fun, conversational, light, yet at the same time, deep, impactful, and memorable. I particularly liked the stories you told to personalize and reinforce various points… wanted to send a quick note to say THANK YOU – was really a terrific session, very much on point, and very well received by both execs and troops!”
“I received GREAT feedback from the attendees that they thoroughly enjoyed your presentation and activities. Your interactions with the group ensured everyone had a wonderful time. I want to personally thank you for making our meeting so successful.”
“It was and absolute honor and pleasure working with Sean Glaze for the 2015 CBRE Conference. He was extremely professional in all aspects of customizing and delivering his message, and the conference audience was totally engaged! CBRE is forever grateful for the career changing advice to “Stay Coachable.”
“It was and absolute honor and pleasure working with Sean Glaze for the 2015 CBRE Conference. He was extremely professional in all aspects of customizing and delivering his message, and the conference audience was totally engaged! CBRE is forever grateful for the career changing advice to “Stay Coachable.”
Sean knows that what you are planning for your organization is not an everyday event…
You have this one tremendous opportunity to connect, inform, and energize your employees. You want each person to walk away with meaningful insights that will help them become better teammates.
Sean Glaze is a perfect opening speaker for your conference to inspire better performance… or as a closing keynote speaker he can reinforce the impact of teamwork, accountability, and relationships!
When he takes the stage as a teamwork speaker, you’ll see people lean forward. And you can sit back and relax…Because you will know you made the right choice.
HEAR WHAT SEAN’S CLIENTS ARE SAYING:
How is a Team Building Speaker Different?
Captivates your audience with stories, activities, laughter, and take-aways!
We all want to work with Winning Teammates. But we all have patterns, and out of habit we often cling to them even when they are unproductive. Even, sometimes, when they make life harder for those around us.
Breaking those old routines and tendencies requires poeple to be coachable..
Sean is an engaging catalyst that connects us to others and inspires us to change our habits. Changed behaviors are the result of improved awareness and attitudes… and when perceptions and an understanding of what is possible is altered, people want to change their behaviors to experience better results.
Its the perfect event energizer
Sean is a teamwork speaker whose entertaining and interactive keynotes will motivate your people to laugh together, aim a bit higher, and connect more deeply.
They will see themselves, and each other, in a different light, rising above their workday frustrations and differences. And they will leave thinking about and ready to immediately apply the practical action steps Sean delivers.
Inspires positive change in your people
Sean delivers that special something that encourages people to let down their natural defenses, and begin to truly listen – then act on – ideas. His messages have impact, and people who hear Sean speak don’t just enjoy his stories, they benefit from the teamwork and culture lessons they experience.
By asking the right questions in advance, and through careful preparation, his entertaining and interactive talks tap into the specific issues that your audience is dealing with…day after day after day.
People won’t just sit there – they’ll participate.
And whether it in-person or as a virtual team culture speaker, Sean will inspire your people to change and grow together!
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Choose a Message For Your Upcoming Event
Sean Glaze customizes his topics to address your organization’s needs and circumstances.
Building a G.R.E.A.T. Workplace Culture
5 ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS LEADERS MUST ANSWER
Are you experiencing employee engagement or morale issues?
If you are in a position of leadership and responsible for improving productivity and connecting your people to a purpose, this entertaining message shares a powerful five-part recipe that leaders can use to inspire unity and transform any group into a GREAT team.
Culture trumps strategy, and this interactive talk provides actionable steps team leaders can take to create a more positive and profitable culture.
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Staying Coachable for Relentless Improvement
4 QUESTIONS TO THRIVE IN CHANGE AND KEEP CLIMBING
Ready to help you team become more resilient?
Any successful organizational change initiative begins with individual commitments – and this talk provides and entertaining and effective 4-part road map you and your people will be able to apply immediately to climb beyond your current level of performance.
From identifying where you are, to clarifying your next goal, to overcoming your ego and adopting more productive habits, this message is a fun and effective catalyst for individual development!
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What Winning Teammates Do Differently
VITAL INSIGHTS TO IMPROVE YOUR VALUE AND INFLUENCE
Winning Teammates are the ones that make it possible for a group to succeed.
This inspiring talk shares what it means to stop whining and start winning – your people will increase their value and impact by developing an awareness that life is a team sport – and you need more than technical talent to be successful as a team!
Winning Teammates are the people that others can depend on, that others want to work with, that make team success possible. You and your audience will learn how to become more influential, take ownership and improve interpersonal skills.
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What Effective Leaders Do
A PROCESS TO ACCELERATE YOUR GROWTH AND IMPACT
According to a 2022 research study, “77% of businesses report that leadership is lacking.” And while most managers want to succeed, they are often promoted BEYOND their expertise – so both emerging and experienced leaders need tools and insights to become immediately more effective in their role.
This engaging leadership development program is full of memorable stories and valuable content your people can immediately implement to solve problems more quickly and improve interactions across your organization.
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About Sean Glaze: Leadership and TEAM BUILDING Keynote Speaker
Sean Glaze is a leadership keynote speaker, team building facilitator, and bestselling author based in Atlanta, Georgia. He travels nationwide delivering fully interactive keynote presentations and facilitated programs for groups of 8 to 800 people across industries including corporate, healthcare, government, education, technology, and nonprofit.
He spent 20 years as a basketball coach turning around underperforming teams before founding Great Results Teambuilding. Every keynote Sean delivers is customized through pre-event discovery conversations, grounded in proven frameworks, and designed so every attendee leaves with a practical tool they can apply the following Monday morning. Every attendee also receives one of his five published books as a take-away — something no other keynote provider includes as standard.
He has delivered programs for Cisco, John Deere, the CDC, Emory University, Ecolab, Southern Company, the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and World Wide Technology. He is a National Speakers Association member, a PeopleKeys Certified DISC Facilitator, and was named the 2015 NSA Georgia Chapter Member of the Year.
NSA Member & 2015 Georgia Chapter Member of the Year
Bestselling Author of 5 Leadership Books
20+ Years Facilitating Teams Nationwide
100+ Client Testimonials
Virtual Programs Available
What Makes Sean’s Keynotes Different
Fully Customized to Your Audience
Before designing anything Sean conducts a pre-event discovery call and surveys attendees about their specific dynamics and challenges. No two programs he delivers are identical.
Interactive, Not Lecture-Based
Participants do not sit and absorb. They engage in activities, surface their own tendencies, and leave with a shared language their team uses long after the event ends.
A Published Book for Every Attendee
Every attendee receives one of Sean’s five published leadership books as a take-away. The lessons continue for months after the event. No other speaker includes this as standard.
Four Keynote Topics Available Nationally
Building a G.R.E.A.T. Workplace Culture
Five proven pillars any leader can implement immediately to build a more positive and profitable team culture.
What Winning Teammates Do Differently
The interpersonal habits that separate teams that thrive from groups that just tolerate each other.
Staying Coachable for Relentless Improvement
Four questions that drive continuous growth for individuals and teams navigating change and uncertainty.
What Effective Leaders Do
Practical tools for emerging leaders, managers, and executives who want to accelerate their impact and develop their people.
“Sean’s ability to deliver messages with key phrases has given us a reference in our everyday communications to continue working on becoming better teammates. Three weeks post event and a large section of our team is still talking about Sean and the event. We just could not have asked for a better first experience.”
Ray Mashburn, Executive Director at Waikato Enterprises
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to hire Sean Glaze as a keynote speaker?
Conference keynotes are priced between $7,500 and $10,000. Every program includes a published book for each attendee. Half-day workshop programs start at $4,500 and full-day programs at $6,500.
How far in advance should we book a keynote speaker?
Most organizations book 60 to 180 days in advance, especially for annual conferences and Q1 or Q4 events. Shorter lead times are sometimes available depending on the calendar.
Can Sean customize the keynote for our specific industry or audience?
Every program is fully customized. Before designing anything Sean conducts a pre-event discovery call to understand your organization’s specific dynamics, challenges, and goals. No two keynotes he delivers are identical.
Does Sean Glaze travel for speaking engagements?
Yes. Sean is based in Atlanta, Georgia and travels nationwide for keynotes and team building events. Virtual keynotes are also available for remote and hybrid conference formats.
What do attendees take home from a Sean Glaze keynote?
Every attendee receives one of Sean’s five published leadership books as a take-away. The books reinforce the session’s key lessons and continue the learning weeks and months after the event. No other keynote speaker includes this as standard.
What is Sean Glaze’s background and experience as a speaker?
Sean spent 20 years as a basketball coach before founding Great Results Teambuilding. He has delivered programs for Cisco, John Deere, the CDC, Emory University, Ecolab, Southern Company, the USPTO, and World Wide Technology. He has over 100 client testimonials and 20-plus five-star Google reviews.
What is the G.R.E.A.T. culture model?
The G.R.E.A.T. model is Sean Glaze’s signature framework for building a positive and profitable team culture. It stands for Goals, Relationships, Expectations, Accountability, and Thanks. Each pillar addresses a specific element that high-performing teams get right and is the foundation of Sean’s most popular keynote program.
