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Cause Magazine 2010


Stedman Graham


Hardin-Simmons Alum Motivates Leaders


Stedman Graham is perhaps best known as Oprah


Winfrey’s longtime companion, but he is an accomplished author, entrepreneur, and educator in his own right. He has built a strong reputation for helping corporations, organizations and indi- viduals succeed. As an educator and a busi- ness consultant, Graham speaks and hosts workshops all across the country


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tunities and propel you into a successful future.


throughout the world. Some of his many clients include the U.S. Department of Labor, Harvard Business School, McDonalds’s and Merrill Lynch. Graham is also the best-selling author of several motivational books including “You Can Make It Happen: A Nine-Step Plan for Success,” “Build Your Own Life Brand!” and “Teens Can Make It Happen.” Basically, he believes the process of growth and transformation is the same for everyone and that that hard work, sacrifice, talent and self-motivation are the tools that will most often create oppor-


“None of us is defined by our circumstances, nor are we defined by how other people perceive us. It is up to each one of us to define ourselves, and that is a life's work. Each of us has the ability to lead a dynamic life by pursuing our unique goals and dreams. There are no limits to what you can do.”


His latest book, “Diversity: Leaders Not Labels – A New Plan for the 21st Century” asserts that in the 21st century it will be your talent and skills above all else that will define your value. In it he says, “The type of person who will succeed in the 21st Century work environment is someone who can transcend race and build relation- ships—someone with a spirit of cooperation who is tolerant of others as well as responsi- ble for him or herself…And, it calls for peo- ple who will continue to grow and develop and who will bring value to themselves and those they represent.” In the book, Graham


shows how to break out of the box that keeps you from growing to your full potential, and reveals that success is truly based on results, performance, and excellence.


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