About John Stahl-Wert John Stahl-Wert works with organizations that want to build great leaders who bring out the very best in their people. He is an internationally known speaker, best-selling author and an expert in growing great leaders. John is also a working CEO, leading the Pittsburgh Leadership Foundation and its diverse staff in far-reaching community and business partnerships to "transform the culture of Pittsburgh by building the character of its leaders." John has impacted the lives of over 100,000 people from around the world through his best-selling books, keynote addresses, and workshops. John's research and writing on leadership and management focus on both the character qualities and the core competencies found in those leaders who consistently outperform the competition and attract the very best workers. John speaks on the subjects of leadership, worker engagement, and personal and professional transformation. His internationlly best-selling book. The Serving Leader, co-authored with Ken Jennings, has been has been translated into eight languages. His newly released book, Ten Thousand Horses has garnered the highest praise from leadership gurus the likes of Frances Hesselbeing, Max DePree, Ken Blanchard, Laurie Beth Jones and William Pollard and has also received enthusiastic endorsements from executives at Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Boston Scientific, Integris, Inc., The UPS Store, Trilogy Global Advisors, and U.S. Cellular, to name a few. John is not a speaker on leadership; he is a leader who speaks, and when he speaks, he does so with an authority of understanding that quickly connects him to the minds and hearts of his audiences. John's presence in the room - his generous heart and passionate intelligence - raises sights and lifts spirits. Whether reflecting on matters of leadership, human engagement, trust, or personal and professional growth, those who encounter John come away knowing that he deeply grasps the daily human challenge of leading and living well. » Click Here to Download Print-Quality Portraits of John John is member of the National Speakers Association. » Click Here for a Printable PDF Introduction to John Stahl-Wert