Sam Glenn

Biography

Sam’s wisdom and stories are gleaned from his own life of successes and failures. A graduate from Xavier University on a full-ride basketball scholarship, Sam operated a business in a multi-million dollar international industry that was lost overnight in a fire. Riddled with depression and doubt, Sam worked as a nighttime janitor and slept on borrowed floor space.

Through a series of personal events and changes, Sam nurtured dreams of affecting people’s lives, but faced criticism and challenge. As Sam states, “At 6’7”, I was a giant on the outside, but on the inside I was living small.”

Through small changes to his outlook and lifestyle, Sam developed the courage to quit his job on a move of complete faith to become a fulltime speaker. Sam became convicted with the knowledge that our choices build momentum and move us in the direction of our dreams, bringing wealth, and inspiring fulfillment. Sam frequently speaks of how he had to “get busy living, or get busy dying,” a favorite line from the movie Shawshank Redemption. As Sam states, “The more I began to get busy living, the more I realized how dead I had been before. As my attitude, actions, thoughts, focus, beliefs and goals changes, my life and world began to change as well.”

Today, Sam operates his highly successful speaking business, and has authored 15 books on attitude, character, failure, and more. Through it all, he has inspired millions with his simple, heartfelt stories, impacting people to make huge changes, with effects that trickle into all areas of life.

Sam uses humor to illustrate even his darkest moments, leaving his audience in stitches, while delicately weaving a powerful message of principles. His themes involve working with the many facets of attitude, which, Sam believes, will make us more successful, professionally and personally. As Sam states, “The right attitude advances us, promotes us, opens doors, and makes us healthier and happier.”

Titles

A Kick in the Attitude
Want to recharge your staff with energy, humor, and vision? Based on Sam's book with the same name, this is a simple yet motivational message that will rekindle enthusiasm, ignite teamwork, and kick-start your group. 
The Art of Attitude: A Great Life Starts with a Great Attitude
Our attitude is defined by more than having a positive or negative outlook. It is made solid and powerful by infusing traits such as patience, perseverance, humor, kindness and character into our lives. The right attitude advances us, promotes us, opens doors, reveals solutions, creates opportunities and helps us to win everyday.
Life is a Canvas: Create Your Masterpiece
Our lives are blank canvases ripe for a masterpiece. Whatever our profession, our success depends on being bold enough to trust our instincts. Sam will give you the tools to author and illustrate your own success story as you find a unique creative edge, inner confidence, and character that is bound to promote success and joy. 
Who Do You Inspire? Motivating Others for Excellence
It doesn’t cost much to inspire others. But the reward can be huge. Sam shows us how the little things count, as he trains us how to develop the skills and attitude that will help us motivate and “give” to others, from coworkers to customers to strangers. 
Life is Short… Lighten Up and Laugh!
We often take life so seriously, and forget to notice the beauty and comedy around us. Laughter heals, promotes, and makes us well. This refreshing and humor-filled program will uplift you and remind you of what really matters in life.
The Gift of Failure: Discovering Purpose in Life’s Lessons
We try so hard to avoid failure, but many of us are blindsided by it. Sam highlights the power and positive side of failure, as it holds the keys to bringing us even deeper success and happiness. By changing our outlook, we gain wisdom and a fresh start.