Stewart Liff

Stewart Liff is an internationally-recognized expert on performance management (including visual performance management), human resources management, and team development. As the President and CEO of Stewart Liff & Associates, Inc., he shares his expertise globally as a consultant, educator, speaker, and accomplished author. With a portfolio of seven award-winning books, he uses his extensive experience to guide organizations and individuals towards achieving remarkable results.

Stewart Liff's public service spans 32 years in the Federal government, with the final 12 years as a Senior Executive. His career is adorned with numerous accolades including three Hammer Awards from Vice President Gore for outstanding contributions to reinventing government. He is also a recipient of the Presidential Rank Award, the OPM PILLAR Award, and the President's Council on Management Improvement Award. Additionally, two of the offices under his leadership were recognized with Hammer Awards for their exemplary performance.

Liff's influential publications include: - "98 Opportunities for Improving Performance in Government" - "A Team of Leaders: Empowering Every Member to Take Ownership, Demonstrate Initiative, and Deliver Results," co-authored with Paul Gustavson - named one of the 30 best business books of 2014 by Soundview Executive Book Summaries and "Leadership Book of the Week" by The Washington Post. - "Managing Government Employees" - often regarded as the seminal book on government employee management - "Managing Your Government Career" - "How to Hire and Fire a Government Employee" - "Improving the Performance of Government Employees" - "Seeing is Believing: How the New Art of Visual Management Can Boost Performance Throughout Your Organization" co-authored with Pamela A. Posey, D.B.A.

Liff's prominence as a speaker is demonstrated by his impactful presentations at various significant events, such as the US Office of Personnel Management’s Strategic Compensation Conference, the American Society of Public Administrators Convention, and The Honolulu Federal Executive Board’s Legacy of Leadership Conference. Recently, he also delivered a motivational speech at the University of Southern California’s Keck School of Medicine, sharing his experiences as a cancer caregiver and survivor. Additionally, he is currently working on a new book that will offer insights into his journey through personal hardships and survival, further enriching his narrative and connection with his audience.