Website: www.robinsharma.com
Robin Sharma is the globally celebrated author of 10 bestselling books on leadership and personal development. His work has been published in over 50 countries and nearly 70 languages, making him one of the most widely read authors in the world. He shot to fame with The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari, which has topped international bestseller lists and sold millions of copies. Robin is the founder of Sharma Leadership International Inc., a global training firm that helps people in organizations Lead Without a Title. Clients include many of the FORTUNE 500 including Microsoft, GE, NIKE, BP, FedEx and IBM. Organizations such as NASA, Yale University and The Harvard Business School are also SLI clients. Robin is a former litigation lawyer who holds two law degrees including a Masters of Law (Dalhousie Law School).
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 70 languages.
• Robin’s books have been embraced by top CEOs, political leaders such as former Israeli prime minister and Nobel prize winner Shimon Peres, Major League sports superstars including Carlos Delgado (who said The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari was the most inspirational book he’s read), San Francisco Giants player Jose Cruz Jr., Hollywood Star Michelle Yeoh (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon), British Rugby Star Johnnie Wilkinson and the former quarterback for the New York Giants, Jesse Palmer. Rock Star Jon Bon Jovi is rumoured to be a fan of The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari.
• 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 “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. 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 the series that followed, has become one of the world’s most successful publishing franchises.
