Steve Gross
The greatest achievers don‘t just go to work – they come to play.
Steve Gross is the Founder and Chief Playmaker of The Life is Good Playmaker Project, a nonprofit dedicated to demonstrating how the power of play can build healing, life-changing relationships.
When energy is low and teams feel disconnected, it affects more than just morale. Culture weakens, retention declines, and results suffer. However, play unlocks a spark: a spark filled with creativity, optimism, and authentic connection, which sets the foundation for high-performing, inspired teams.
For over 30 years, Steve has pioneered and led movements for innovative, play-based, trauma interventions for communities around the world. His work has been celebrated by international trauma experts and was featured as an example of how play can be used in therapy in the longtime #1 New York Times Bestseller, The Body Keeps the Score.


















