Well known for being Oprah Winfrey’s partner, Stedman Graham is an executive, educator and speaker who works with corporations, organizations and nonprofits in the areas of identity development, leadership, diversity training, personal wellness, and personal / professional branding.
Stedman has authored ten books, including two New York Times bestsellers, You Can Make It Happen: A Nine-Step Plan for Success and Teens Can Make It Happen: Nine Steps to Success. His forthcoming book, Identity: Your Passport to Freedom, published by Pearson Education is now available to purchase.
Stedman Graham is a former adjunct professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago where he taught a leadership course based on his Nine-Step Process. Graham also taught management strategy at Northwestern University’s Kellogg Graduate School of Management in Chicago, Illinois. He is a distinguished visiting professor at several colleges and universities throughout the country.
In 1985, Graham founded AAD Education, Health and Sports (formerly, Athletes Against Drugs), a nonprofit organization with over 500 professional athletes and other civic leaders committed to developing leadership in underserved youth. Graham serves on several boards, including Corporate Voices, the National Board of Junior Achievement (JA), the 7-Eleven Education Is Freedom Foundation and is a member of the Economic Club of Chicago.
He is also actively involved in leadership efforts and programs in South Africa and is the Founder of Concerned Citizens of Whitesboro and Concerned Citizens of Lake Waccamaw, NC.Graham holds a bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Hardin-Simmons University. He received a master’s degree in Education from Ball State University and an honorary doctorate in Humanities from Coker College, where he is also a distinguished visiting professor.
Great interview. It was fascinating listening about identity and also using processes. I am naturally very options led and as such miss out on the processes. Given me some good food for thought on how to move towards choosing the option of being process led. Thanks
You’re welcome Michelle. He’s a lovely man with a great message. He really made me think during the interview about certain areas of my life.
Great interview. Interesting man. Like you, I am also a journalist and TV host and I love the guests you’ve been nabbing lately. Congrats! Wishing you a great week.
Thanks Nicole and the same to you.
OMG and wow Natalie! This is amazing…. Well done! Loved the interview. You were brilliant as always and what a coo to interview Stedman!!! You are soooo inspiring Natalie. I am so glad I met you. And i’m looking forward to everything you are planning this year with regards to your events.
Thanks Pushpa. Stedman was great to interview and I can’t wait to inspire more people through the live events. Please feel free to share the interview as he has a great message.
Hi Natalie,
Great interview. We as a society need that kind of encouragement bless you Stedman!!!!!!I I will continue to work on my personal process and the journey of leadership.
Thank You
Thanks Stacey and keep moving forward!
thanks natalie for including my documentary…. you have inspired to do more….God bless
You’re welcome Femi. Everyone has a voice and a story to tell so well done for sharing some of the things happening in your community.
It takes someone quite unique to motivate and inspire me beyond my own beliefs and your interview with Steadman Graham did just that. Many people believe he was in Oprah’s shadow but your interview clearly evidenced this was never the case and he stands in his own spotlight. A role model for us all.
It was such an interesting interview…very educating,watching you and th way you go about your questions encourages me to take up TV presenting like it has always been my dream job.welldone Natalie…
Thank you Mimi.