Mike Staver

BIOGRAPHY

Mike Staver is an American author, speaker and an executive coach. Staver is also known for being the CEO of "The Staver Group", an executive training company, under which he has more notably been described as a 'rebel with a cause'.

CAREER

Staver, born at Charleston, S.C, started his career with his father's workplace analyzing books at the car dealer.

Staver received a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from California Baptist University and a master's degree in Psychological Counseling from National University in San Diego which led him to further his experience and knowledge of emotional issues in a working industry and using it to create his own approach of doing business in tougher markets.

He founded The Staver Group in 1992 as an executive training and coaching company that helps other organizations in acquiring professional profitability and improving their business communications.

In 2008, his book, Do You Know How To Shut Up?, was recommended in Pat Riley's Top 1O(ish) Recommended Reads. The book has also been reviewed and discussed in other magazines and news sources crediting the book's lessons as key points for improvement of business communication.

In 2009, Staver was awarded the Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation by the National Speakers Association.

• Leadership Isn't For Cowards
• Do You Know How To Shut Up?
• Motivational Leaders. Strategies and Wisdom From American’s Top Professional Motivators (Chapter 3).
• Chicken Soup for the Soul. Reader’s Choice – The Chicken Soup for the Soul Stories that Changed Your Lives, To Read When You’re Alone.