Stedman Graham
You Can Make it Happen
Stedman Graham is an accomplished author and success coach. He has written or co-written several educational books about management, marketing, and success building.
An inspiring speaker, Graham speaks to organizations around the country on issues surrounding success, self-empowerment, and diversity. A commitment to education and lifelong learning is central to Stedman Graham's philosophy. Graham is also a founder and former director of George Washington University's Forum for Sport and Event Management and Marketing - the first of its kind in the country. The Forum provides academic programming, career training, and business and employment research in sports and related industries, with a focus on minorities and women.
Equally crucial to Graham's philosophy is a commitment to youth and community. He is founder of The Leadership Institute of Chicago, a nonprofit education and research organization dedicated to promoting effective leadership throughout society. Activities include seminars, programs and lectures; philanthropic activities; publications; and primary research. He is also founder and executive director of Athletes Against Drugs (AAD), a nonprofit organization of athletes and other civic leaders committed to developing leadership in youth. AAD provides in-class curriculum to Chicago Public Schools and conducts corporate leadership visits, parent workshops, role model presentations, community and volunteer projects, as well as sports clinics with professional athletes.
Graham is a sought-after speaker and lecturer. Based on the precepts of You Can Make It Happen and Build Your Own Life Brand, he annually delivers his message to over 100 corporations, colleges, universities, high schools and not-for-profit organizations. Clients include the U.S. Department of Education, Morgan Stanley Dean Witter, and the U.S. Olympic Committee.
Graham is a member of the Economic Club and serves on several charitable boards of directors including the national board of Junior Achievement (JA). He initiated and directed the creation of JA's BASE program (Building Achievement through Sports and Entertainment). BASE is comprised of curricula and activities to introduce middle and high school students to the business aspects of sports and entertainment.
Stedman Graham received a bachelor's degree in social work from Hardin-Simmons University and earned a master's degree in Education from Ball State University. He has been awarded an honorary doctorate in Humanities from Coker College, and recognized by the American Advertising Federation as an "Industry Influential" for his work in support of diversity.
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