Stephen is the author of Strategic Focus: A Gameplan for Developing Competitive Advantage, and co-author of two books specifically for the home health care industry. He has written dozens of articles for healthcare and business publications, and is frequently quoted by reporters researching articles for leading publications..

Stephen's focus on strategy and leadership development comes from thirty years of practical hands-on experience. He has:

• Held management positions with two Fortune 500 corporations.
• Served as Manager, Customer Training Center for the world's largest manufacturer of underground coal mining machinery
• Served on the Faculty of Dana University, the in-house leadership development center of the Dana Corporation in Toledo, Ohio
• Started four companies, and profitably sold two of them
• Served on the boards of directors of three not-for-profit health care companies
• Served as Interim President & CEO of a $25 million home care company
• Presented over 1000 speeches and seminars for hundreds of thousands of healthcare and business executives
• Facilitated hundreds of board and executive retreats
• Designed and produced over 150 customized learning programs for leadership and personal performance
• Received the prestigious designation, Certified Speaking Professional from the National Speakers Association
• Currently serves as President of the 3800 member National Speakers Association, a society of experts who speak profressionally

Stephen Tweed brings a unique perspective to healthcare and business. He is the father of two adopted daughters, and a 32 year old son who is physically disabled, lives in a wheelchair, and uses the services of home care on a daily basis.

Stephen's in-depth experience as a corporate executive, board member, entrepreneur, author, professional speaker and consultant means that he can be a valuable resource to CEOs and executive teams who want to grow their businesses, create competitive advantage in the marketplace, and craft a culture of accomplishment that takes the organization to a higher level of significance.