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ROBIN SHARMA
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A former lawyer, Robin Sharma quit his job and self-published a book at a Kinko's copy shop (his mother edited it). He stored 2,000 copies in his kitchen and held his first seminar with an audience of 23 people – 21 of which were family members.
His 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 its subsequent series, has become one of Canada's most successful publishing franchises with sales exceeding 300,000 copies in Canada alone. Sharma is now the author of ten international bestselling books The Greatness Guide Series and The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari, his books have been published in over 40 countries and 60 languages helping millions of people and organizations create extraordinary results.
Robin Sharma is one of the world's most widely read authors and sought after leadership experts. 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. His website http://www.robinsharma.com is one of the most popular leadership and personal development destinations on the Internet.
Sharma frequently appears on stage with such individuals as former President Bill Clinton, Jack Welch, Ken Blanchard, Stephen Covey and Dr. Phil. He is in constant demand as a keynote speaker, seminar leader and executive coach and is also a widely respected CEO advisor having worked with Fortune 500 CEOs and leaders all over the world.
Robin is the CEO of Sharma Leadership International Inc., a global training firm with a simple mission: to help people Lead Without Title. Robin’s stands by his mission statement which is: To help people and organizations Lead Without Title, and in so doing, contribute to the building of a better world. He is also the founder of The Robin Sharma Foundation for Children to help underprivileged children become leaders.