Robin Sharma is one of the world's most widely read authors and sought after leadership experts. 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. His website http://www.robinsharma.com is one of the most popular leadership and personal development destinations on the Internet.
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.
Robin’s Mission Statement:
To help people and organizations Lead Without Title, and in so doing, contribute to the building of a better world.
Robin’s "Cinderella 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.