Steve Ford
On August 9, 1974 Gerald R. Ford assumed the reins of the presidency
following the resignation of Richard Nixon. Suddenly, Steve Ford was
thrust into the role of "First Son". Steve's unique perspective
on life as the President's son encompasses a broad range of fascinating
subjects: being 18 years old and having 10 Secret Service agents as
constant companions. His father's pardon of President Nixon to help
put an end to the infamous Watergate affair.
During Steve's non-political presentation,
you will learn the tools of his success in and outside Washington, DC.
With a focus on such issues as the value of a strong family unit,
living life with values and character, setting and juggling priorities,
and making the right choices in life, Steve's presentation is
entertaining, enlightening, insightful and inspirational.
Steve
is also an accomplished actor. For six years he starred as Detective
Andy Richards on the Emmy Award-winning THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS.
Much to the delight of his fans, Steve has now returned to Y & R in
that same role. His television appearances include SUDDENLY SUSAN, DR.
QUINN, J.A.G., 18 WHEELS OF JUSTICE, BABYLON 5-IN THE BEGINNING, WALKER
TEXAS RANGER, and THE SENTINEL. Steve also hosted the prime time NBC
series SECRET SERVICE.
He has appeared in more than 30 feature
films. Most recently Steve appeared in the hit movie BLACK HAWK DOWN.
Steve's other credits include CONTACT with Jodie Foster, HEAT with
Robert DeNiro and Al Pacino, ARMAGEDDON with Bruce Willis, STARSHIP
TROOPERS, ERASER with Arnold Schwarzenegger and WHEN HARRY MET SALLY as
Meg Ryan's boyfriend.
Before becoming an actor in 1979, Steve
worked on the professional rodeo circuit as a team roper and still
ropes today in his spare time. He owns a ranch in California. Steve was
involved in the thoroughbred race horse industry for years during the
1980's and 90's as an owner, breeder, racing manager and race track
executive. In 1994, Steve returned full time to his acting and speaking
career.
Leadership with Character
What makes a great leader? History shows that those who have sought service over self-interest in times of indecision, turmoil and crisis are regarded as true leaders. On August 9, 1974, Vice President Gerald R. Ford became the 38th President of the United States when President Richard Nixon resigned his office in disgrace because of the Watergate scandal. Today, most historians and political observers agree that President Ford’s difficult (and, at the time controversial) decision to pardon Nixon was the right thing to do and was in the country’s best interest. His leadership with character helped heal a nation and restored confidence in the office of the President of the United States. President Ford’s son, Steve, talks about what it takes to be a good leader and some of the traits of leadership with character.
“There is almost universal agreement among the 650 attendees that you were the best speaker ever in the 19-year history of the fund raising breakfast.”
-Pathways Hospice Foundation, San Francisco Bay Area Counties (October 2008)
“Steve is the best there is! There is no way you can put a price on perfection, but I can guarantee that you will receive a gift to be treasured and you will hear only great comments from each and every person that is fortunate enough to be in attendance ...if you are planning an event and want it to be a success, you must use Steve Ford.”
-Community Bankers Association of Alabama
Inside The White House And Hollywood... Getting To The Top With Character
During
this presentation, Steve Ford will share the tools of his own success
in Hollywood as an accomplished actor, and those of his parents, former
President Gerald Ford & Betty Ford.
Steve's presentation
will focus on such issues as leadership, overcoming adversity, the
value of a strong family unit, living with values and character,
setting and juggling priorities, and making the right choices in life.
Steve's
unique perspective of life as the President's son encompasses a broad
range of fascinating subjects: being 18 years old and having 10 Secret
Service agents as constant companions...his father's leadership in
taking over the reins of the presidency following the resignation of
Richard Nixon...two assassination attempts on his father's life ... his mother's bouts with alcoholism and breast cancer.
Steve's presentation is entertaining, enlightening, insightful and inspirational.
