Meet The Speakers

Steve Baker is vice president of The Great Game of Business,
Inc. Steve coauthored Get in the Game and updated the
number one bestseller, The Great Game of Business—20th
Anniversary Edition. Known for his engaging and irreverent
style, Steve is a top-rated, sought-after speaker and coach on
open-book management, strategy and execution, leadership,
and employee engagement.

His audiences range from Harvard University to the
Department of Defense, and he is a regular at Inc. magazine’s
Inc. 5000 Conference. He has served on the Board of the
National Center for Employee Ownership (NCEO) and SRC
Holding’s Ownership Culture Initiative.

Steve is an award-winning artist and lives in Springfield, Missouri, with his trophy wife, JoAnn, and three above-
average children.

Chris is not just another motivational speaker—he
is a business growth strategist, leadership expert,
and high-energy communicator who transforms
teams and organizations. Whether he’s addressing
a crowd of 4,500 or leading a small executive
training, his insights resonate, his message sticks,
and most importantly—his strategies work.

Chris doesn’t just speak—he ignites transformation.
His sessions go beyond motivation, delivering practical,
results-driven strategies that empower audiences to
take immediate action. With an engaging and dynamic
style, Chris equips leaders at every level with the tools
they need to drive real change within their teams and
organizations. Whether speaking at a global leadership
summit, guiding an emerging startup, or refocusing
a corporate team, he delivers insights that inspire
and strategies that produce measurable results.

As Co-Founder of Legacy Leadership Partners, John focuses
on strengthening organizational culture, developing leaders
at all levels, and creating lasting impact. With 19+ years of

experience as a speaker, trainer, and coach, he brings values-
based, people-centric leadership solutions to businesses

seeking sustainable growth.
Currently serving as Vice President of Global Programs at

the Maxwell Leadership Foundation, he supports values-
based transformation initiatives across business, education,

government, and nonprofit sectors. John’s mission is to
empower leaders to multiply their influence, lead with
purpose, and build enduring legacies.

Tyler Long is a leadership, culture, and sales consultant,
certified by the John Maxwell Leadership Team. With
extensive experience in team development, he is dedicated
to uplifting individuals, teams, and organizations
worldwide.

Having seen the impact of effective leadership, Tyler
shares his knowledge with those seeking to lead with
purpose. What began as a desire to create positive change
in his community has grown into a broader mission.
His coaching goes beyond knowledge—it focuses on
growth, resilience, and leadership excellence. He believes
everyone has leadership potential and works to help them
unlock it.

Committed to authenticity, Tyler takes a personalized
approach, recognizing each leader’s unique strengths,
challenges, and goals, and guiding them to become more
effective and influential.