When you book Steve you will have booked a man who is
used to wearing many hats. First and foremost he wears
the hat of a loving husband. He has two grown children
where he wears the father hat. He wears the grandfather
with much pride. These are the hats he wears 24/7. He
takes life very seriously when life needs to be taken
seriously. He knows how to laugh and have a great time.
Steve was the 2003-2004 International Public Debate
National Champion. He is an award winning after dinner
speaker, and award winning informative and persuasive
speaker as well. Steve did an internship with the Rusk
Chamber of Commerce in the summer of 2004. He helped many
companies in the city of Rusk understand the personalities of the individuals working
for them. He also helped them be aware of the collective personality their individual
company personified. Steve also taught the concept of perception. He feels the one
lesson in communication that is the most important is perception. Whether
communicating with family or a client, if you don't understand the other persons
perception, then you are prone to conflict. Steve contracted in the summer of 2003 a
10 week television show, "The Lost Art of Communication." This television show dealt
with topics ranging from how to be a better communicator to how to communicate
through the way you dress. Steve is a highly energetic speaker. Most crowds start to
hang on every word said from the first word spoken. He loves sharing ways to improve
the communication climate in homes, offices, and even on the street. If you want a
presenter to get the message across in a way that makes a difference, then Steve
Goode is your person.
Steve and his wife, Linda, have owned and operated an Adult Foster Care home for
fourteen years. They are highly respected in the state of Texas for the work they do.
Jenny Morris
I teach on many subjects, but my favorite part is the influence
of family on your life. I consider myself to be very lucky. I have
the privilege to work with one of the brightest, talented, gifted
young ladies I have ever met. This person is Jenny, my
daughter. She has impacted my life more than I could have
ever wanted or hoped to impact hers. For being 25 years of
age she shows maturity beyond her years. She has
overcome so much for being so young. I respect her, and
love her with all my heart. She is the one that you will reach
when you contact Putting the Pieces Together. I consider myself
fortunate to have such a loyal, hard working employee (daughter). Who knows, one
day she might even get up on stage with me because she has lessons in life she has
learned that needs to be shared.
Linda Goode
Linda is the kindest, sweetest, most loving wife a man
could ask for. She supports every thing I do and never has
a discouraging word. Okay she is no longer watching
what I type so I can tell the truth. Linda is the kindest,
sweetest, most loving wife a man could ever ask for. She
supports everything I do and never has a discouraging
word. Funny, most of the time, the things we say to a
person are not the same things we say when there not
around. However, I mean every word I say about her. She
has pushed me beyond my boundaries just to show me I can
do anything I want. She is the reason I get up in the morning, and she is the reason I
want to help as many people as I can. I want to take this time and publicly say thank
you to her for putting up with me, listening to my ideas for sessions and being my
friend. She has a powerful story to tell so at any conference she is at, come up and
talk to her.
used to wearing many hats. First and foremost he wears
the hat of a loving husband. He has two grown children
where he wears the father hat. He wears the grandfather
with much pride. These are the hats he wears 24/7. He
takes life very seriously when life needs to be taken
seriously. He knows how to laugh and have a great time.
Steve was the 2003-2004 International Public Debate
National Champion. He is an award winning after dinner
speaker, and award winning informative and persuasive
speaker as well. Steve did an internship with the Rusk
Chamber of Commerce in the summer of 2004. He helped many
companies in the city of Rusk understand the personalities of the individuals working
for them. He also helped them be aware of the collective personality their individual
company personified. Steve also taught the concept of perception. He feels the one
lesson in communication that is the most important is perception. Whether
communicating with family or a client, if you don't understand the other persons
perception, then you are prone to conflict. Steve contracted in the summer of 2003 a
10 week television show, "The Lost Art of Communication." This television show dealt
with topics ranging from how to be a better communicator to how to communicate
through the way you dress. Steve is a highly energetic speaker. Most crowds start to
hang on every word said from the first word spoken. He loves sharing ways to improve
the communication climate in homes, offices, and even on the street. If you want a
presenter to get the message across in a way that makes a difference, then Steve
Goode is your person.
Steve and his wife, Linda, have owned and operated an Adult Foster Care home for
fourteen years. They are highly respected in the state of Texas for the work they do.
Jenny Morris
I teach on many subjects, but my favorite part is the influence
of family on your life. I consider myself to be very lucky. I have
the privilege to work with one of the brightest, talented, gifted
young ladies I have ever met. This person is Jenny, my
daughter. She has impacted my life more than I could have
ever wanted or hoped to impact hers. For being 25 years of
age she shows maturity beyond her years. She has
overcome so much for being so young. I respect her, and
love her with all my heart. She is the one that you will reach
when you contact Putting the Pieces Together. I consider myself
fortunate to have such a loyal, hard working employee (daughter). Who knows, one
day she might even get up on stage with me because she has lessons in life she has
learned that needs to be shared.
Linda Goode
Linda is the kindest, sweetest, most loving wife a man
could ask for. She supports every thing I do and never has
a discouraging word. Okay she is no longer watching
what I type so I can tell the truth. Linda is the kindest,
sweetest, most loving wife a man could ever ask for. She
supports everything I do and never has a discouraging
word. Funny, most of the time, the things we say to a
person are not the same things we say when there not
around. However, I mean every word I say about her. She
has pushed me beyond my boundaries just to show me I can
do anything I want. She is the reason I get up in the morning, and she is the reason I
want to help as many people as I can. I want to take this time and publicly say thank
you to her for putting up with me, listening to my ideas for sessions and being my
friend. She has a powerful story to tell so at any conference she is at, come up and
talk to her.
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Our Business
Put the Pieces Together has grown quicker and larger than ever expected. We
started out sharing ideas with local people and soon began leading sessions
on these ideas. Now Steve has presented in nine different states. He has
shared his knowledge with schools, universities, diverse organizations, and to
various departments of many state governments.
Put the Pieces Together has grown quicker and larger than ever expected. We
started out sharing ideas with local people and soon began leading sessions
on these ideas. Now Steve has presented in nine different states. He has
shared his knowledge with schools, universities, diverse organizations, and to
various departments of many state governments.
When Steve Goode came to the university, he chose me to be his professor
in the Mentor Program. This has been one of the most rewarding
professional and personal experiences of my life. This synergistic
relationship emerged into what I have termed, "Reverse Mentoring." From
my perspective, I have learned as much from Steve as he proclaims he has
learned from me. Perhaps this is what education/learning is all about! I
encourage you to invite Steve to conduct a program for your organization.
The end result of his expertise concerning perception, self acceptance and
conflict resolution, etc. will produce far better communication for everyone,
thus improving the productivity of your organization.
--Dr. Jim Towns, Ph.D. - Regents Professor of Communication -
Stephen F. Austin State University -Nacogdoches, TX