Bill Stainton

Bill Stainton is a 29-time Emmy Award-winning television producer, writer, and performer whose career as executive producer of one of America's prominent regional comedy programs established his reputation as a keynote speaker on innovation and leadership. For 15 years, Stainton served as executive producer of Seattle's comedy TV show "Almost Live!," which ran in national syndication on Comedy Central. As executive producer of the longest-running, highest-rated, and most award-winning regional comedy TV show in the United States, he led his team to more than 100 Emmy Awards and 10 consecutive years of top ratings.

In his role as show producer, Stainton balanced nurturing creativity with managing team dynamics, serving as both leader and advocate for "Almost Live!" throughout its run. He collaborated with industry figures such as Jerry Seinfeld, Ellen DeGeneres, and Bill Nye the Science Guy, and has written for HBO, Comedy Central, and "The Tonight Show." Stainton has received 29 Emmy Awards for his work as a producer, writer, and performer.

Stainton is the author of "The Executive Producer," "Lead Like the Beatles," and "The Innovation Blueprint." His work has been cited in Forbes and The Wall Street Journal, and he has contributed as a regular columnist for Seattle Business magazine. He has also developed nine corporate training programs on topics including office politics, customer service, and team motivation, which are used by organizations such as IBM, Boeing, Paramount Pictures, and the CIA. Stainton's expertise in using the Beatles as a model for business success has made him an internationally recognized authority, and his book "The 5 Best Decisions the Beatles Ever Made: A Handbook for 'Top of the Charts' Success" offers practical leadership lessons.

Stainton has worked with thousands of individuals in organizations including Microsoft, Boeing, Harley-Davidson, Amazon, Whirlpool, Nike, and Costco to foster innovation and drive results. He holds the CSP (Certified Speaking Professional) designation, the speaking profession's highest earned international measure of excellence, achieved by fewer than 15 percent of National Speakers Association members worldwide. Stainton has also been inducted into the Speaker Hall of Fame, a distinction held by fewer than 185 speakers globally. Drawing on his experience producing a live weekly comedy show, Stainton provides insights on innovation, creativity, and performing under pressure, making him a sought-after voice in the business speaking industry.