MEET SAM GLENN
"When we think better, we authentically become better."
It was never my intent or goal to become a motivational speaker. In fact, I remember being so afraid of public speaking that I would take zeroes and F’s in college whenever a presentation was required. Eventually, I found the courage to step out of my comfort zone and fell in love with encouraging others to think better for themselves and their organization.
The core of my entire program is designed to recharge, rekindle and inspire new levels of optimism, purpose, engagement, resilience, and teamwork.
Now, that may sound super simple on paper, but the actual steps on how to empower others without creating toxic positivity in your organization is a process that I have developed over three decades.
My approach is engaging, fun, artistic, and provides actionable content that can be implemented immediately both personally and professionally.
"If you want to improve your organization, it starts by improving your people."
Speaker of the Year
Sam Glenn has been honored by being named Speaker of the Year on several occasions by meeting and event organizations and won two national awards for his training videos. He is the author of more than 30 personal and professional development books. Hundreds of organizations use Sam’s videos – weekly - to kick off their staff meetings and cultivate positivity in the workplace. Sam’s Motivated by Art © Training has become the new buzz in creating engagement in the workplace. Not only does his creative art bring energy to the walls in any workplace, but the art is used for training purpose to enrich the quality of personal and professional performance.
Sam’s Top Keynotes
Sam Works with You to Customize the Right Message for Your Group
Attitude Changes Everything
(Most Requested Program)
As a #1 best-selling author and speaker on the subject of attitude, Sam’s signature message is simple: “It all starts with attitude—everything follows attitude—and attitude changes everything.”
In this energizing and uplifting keynote, Sam Glenn delivers a powerful reminder that attitude drives how we think, work, and live.
Through humor, storytelling, and a captivating LIVE painting, Sam customizes a memorable message full of relevant takeaways.
If there’s one thing that plays a vital role in every aspect of life and work, it’s attitude.
Sam has become a leading voice on attitude because his insights apply everywhere—in leadership, teamwork, customer service, teaching, parenting, and personal and professional growth.
Attitude is the one thing we can always control, and it shapes resilience, focus, and culture in every organization.
Audiences will learn how to:
• REFRAME their attitude when facing change or challenges
• FUEL their attitude with the right influences and daily habits
• MANAGE stress, reset focus, and strengthen resilience
• APPLY attitude to create stronger teamwork and culture
Bottom line: This is a client favorite!
The Resilience Factor — Press Onward, Upward, and Forward!
THIS KEYNOTE IS ANOTHER CLIENT FAVORITE!
We all face changes, challenges, the unexpected, and uncertainty. But how do we stay resilient when we feel overwhelmed, stressed, and exhausted? Sam Glenn has practical and uplifting ideas that work.
When times are uncertain, resilience becomes the most valuable skill. In this keynote, Sam gives audiences the tools and mindset to keep moving forward—even when the mountain feels steep or the path is unclear.
Through stories, humor, and live art, Sam makes resilience personal, memorable, and energizing. Attendees walk away with encouragement they can apply immediately.
This program is a great fit for organizations navigating change, stress, or growth. It equips people to bounce back stronger—and not give up when it matters most.
Audiences will learn how to:
• Recognize stress and reset their mindset before burnout takes over
• Build daily resilience habits that create consistency and confidence
• Reframe setbacks into stepping-stones for growth and progress
• Strengthen resilience by leaning on support systems and teamwork
• Keep motivation by focusing on what they can control—not what they can’t
Inspired to Inspire
A powerful message for organizations that want to deepen their purpose and create lasting impact through their work.
This keynote is a great reminder that what we do and who we are make a positive contribution to our work and impact every day. It’s easy to complain about what we don’t have and feel limited. However, Sam shares how to make the best of what isn’t ideal and celebrate more of what you do have. This experience helps you embrace what you have, where you are, and who you are to make a greater impact through your work. Sam shows your audience how to keep their heads up, learn from challenges, and find inspiration that contributes to making a difference in situations and circumstances that don’t seem so inspirational.
Attendees walk away with a stronger sense of purpose, practical ways to keep learning, and the motivation to step up in their own leadership journey.
This message reinforces that leadership is not about position but about looking up, learning up, leveling up, and leading up.
Audiences will learn how to:
• Lead by example and create a ripple effect of inspiration
• Apply empathy and encouragement to strengthen team culture
• Build resilience into their leadership style during times of change
• Empower others by recognizing strengths and giving ownership
• Maintain energy and vision to inspire growth in themselves and others
The Strength of the Pack
Focus: Teamwork, Unity, Togetherness, Collaboration
This keynote is about finding strength in each other. It’s a reminder that each of us contributes something of value to the bigger picture. Inspired by the phrase, “The strength of the wolf is in the pack, and the strength of the pack is in the wolf,” Sam teaches how encouragement, recognition, respect, and personal accountability create stronger relationships rooted in trust and energy.
To reinforce the message, Sam paints a vibrant wolf live on stage.
Audiences will learn how to:
• Strengthen trust and collaboration within their team
• Recognize the value of individual contributions to the bigger mission
• Use encouragement and recognition to boost morale and performance
• Embrace personal accountability to support the group’s success
• Build a culture where everyone feels connected and committed
"Sam Glenn is quite possibly the highest rated speaker we have had in the last 10 years."
Healthcare Leaders Association of Alabama
“The speaker (Sam) was absolutely the best we have had.”
Newcomb Oil Co., LLC
"Sam's presentation at our annual chamber banquet was fantastic. He provided non-stop laughs mixed with a great message on the power of having a positive attitude. We have heard nothing but positive reviews from attendees. 5/5 of stars!!"
President, Garden City Area Chamber of Commerce
"If you are looking for a keynote speaker, look no further than Sam Glenn. His presentation “Attitude Changes Everything” was the perfect way to kick off our Association Executive Meeting. Glenn was personable, funny and shared a great message that reached every person in the audience."
E. Hervey, V.P. Missouri REALTORS®