Meet Steve
Meet the author

Steve Black

50+ years leading people in retail grocery — now an author, coach and speaker.

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About Steve

Steve's story
From the grocery aisle to the boardroom

2nd & 3rd generation authors
Jared, Travis & Dax Black

Speaking appearances
NGA Show, WKU, CGA & more

Videos & interviews
Keynotes, Office Hours & more

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Keynotes, academies & trade shows

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Coaching, speaking & signed copies
Credentials
Maxwell Leadership Certified Coach, Teacher, Trainer & Speaker

NGA-endorsed leadership coach

Contributor, The Shelby Report

Former President & COO of two grocery chains
The Book

The book

The 5 Rules

Rock-solid expectations to transform your culture. Endorsed by Dr. John C. Maxwell.

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Book overview
What's inside and who it's for

5 Rules Check-up
Free 2-minute self & team quiz

The 5 Rules Masterclass
Self-paced video course

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Signed by Steve & shipped to you

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What leaders are saying

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AI guide to The 5 Rules

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Its pages are filled with common sense, everyday leadership lessons that can truly change your world.

Dr. John C. Maxwell

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Services
Leadership Academy

Develop your store leaders

1- or 2-day sessions, powered by The Shelby Report.

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Culture Boost / Reset
The 5 Rules book & online Masterclass

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1- or 2-day session, on-site or regional

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Sales, margins & customer engagement

Annual Planning Sessions
Strategy for the year ahead

Executive Coaching
One-on-one, monthly Zoom calls

Keynote speaking
Conferences & leadership events
For grocery & retail leaders
28+ retailers & wholesalers in the movement

16+ associations & partners

NGA-endorsed leadership coach

Contributor, The Shelby Report
Insights

Leadership

2026 Year in Review – 2026 Leadership Lessons in Bite-Size Nuggets
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Leadership & growth articles

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Leadership lessons from Colorado

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The 5 Rules in practice

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Gallery

Moments from the road.

Keynotes, leadership academies, trade shows and the people who live The 5 Rules every day — a look at Steve’s work with grocery and retail teams across the country.

2026 Year in Review – 2026 Leadership Lessons in Bite-Size Nuggets

Moments from the road.

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