My Mentor - Robin Sharma

“Turn your wounds into wisdom and your stumbling blocks into stepping stones.”
-Robin Sharma

Who is Robin Sharma?


Robin Sharma is one of the world's most widely read authors. His books on leadership and personal development have been published in over 60 languages and have helped millions of people succeed. The founder of Sharma Leadership International Inc., a globally respected training firm used by organizations such as Microsoft, GE, IBM, FedEx, The Harvard Business School, Nike and Yale University to help employees perform at their best, Robin holds two law degrees including a Masters of Law.


Robin Sharma Success Facts:

# In an independent ranking of the world's top leadership experts by leadershipgurus.net Robin is ranked #2 (along with Jim Collins, Jack Welch and John Maxwell)

# Robin's books have been published in over 50 countries and in 60 languages


# The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari is the 5th best selling book in the history of Israel. It has been on India's Top 10 bestseller list of over 2 years. Robin's books have been the fastest selling books in Turkish publishing history. His books have also been blockbusters in Japan, Spain, England, Dubai, Mexico, Singapore, Puerto Rico and throughout South America.

# Robin starred in his own PBS special and has appeared on over 1000 television and radio shows.

# Robin Sharma is the founder of The Robin Sharma Foundation for Children to help underprivileged children become leaders. Click here to see a recent press release.


Robin’s Mission Statement:

To help people and organizations Lead Without Title, and in so doing, contribute to the building of a better world.


Greatest Blessings:

"My 2 children and the fact I get to do what I love to do."


Favorite Recreational Passions:

Skiing, sailing, music, travelling (ideally with a backpack) reading, nature, great food and great conversation.


Favorite Quotes:

“The tragedy of life is not death. The tragedy of life is what we allow to die inside of us while we live.”
Dr. Norman Cousins

"Your lives begin to end the day we become silent about the things that matter."
Martin Luther King, Jr

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."
Margaret Mead



Robin’s "Cindrella Story":

A former lawyer, he quit his job and self-published a book at a Kinko's copy shop (his mother edited it). Stored 2000 copies in his kitchen. Second book The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari was also originally self-published until former HarperCollins president Ed Carson discovered Robin in a bookstore. The book, and the series that followed, has become one of the world's most successful publishing franchises.


What’s the Buzz on Robin Sharma:
Robin's become one of the most trusted advisors on Leadership and Personal Success to organizations internationally. Many Fortune 500 companies have already embraced Leadership Wisdom From The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari. Corporate transformations have occurred in organizations such as Microsoft, IBM, FedEx, Panasonic, Kraft, General Motors and Panasonic. The book is essentially about creating workplaces where it’s safe to be human again, helping leaders work and live by a high moral code, inspiring individuals to step up to the plate and show leadership at work and in their personal lives.


What People are Saying about Robin and his Work:

"Independently ranked one of the top 10 leadership gurus in the world." - LeadershipGurus.net


"Robin Sharma's books are helping people all around the world live great lives." - Paulo Coelo, author of the international bestseller The Alchemist


"Though Sharma rejects the guru label, it's hard not to think of the CEO of the training and coaching firm Sharma Leadership International that way" - Publishers Weekly


"Robin Sharma has the rare gift of writing books that are fun to read yet truly life changing." Richard Carlson, Ph.D., author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Don't Sweat The Small Stuff.


"The Saint, The Surfer and The CEO will touch and change many lives." John Gray, author of the #1 bestseller Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus.


"Another amazing, life-changing book by Robin Sharma." Mark Victor Hansen, co-author of the international bestselling series Chicken Soup for the Soul.

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