Steve Harper

Steve Harper

VA, US
Energize, Inspire & Motivate your audience for growth from an expert who brings passion and experience in leadership & innovation that will help you remove obstacles and create opportunities.

Steve has spent 28 years motivating and developing individuals, leaders, volunteers, and organizations to make a positive impact in their lives and their community.  He has served in executive roles developing and growing vision, mission, and leadership values in businesses, both with local & governmental agencies, nonprofits, and faith-based organizations that have produced atrack record of growth, health, and proven outcomes. 

Steve is purposeful and passionate in watching old become new and new becoming impactful.  His goal is to help indivduals turn obstacles into opportunities that will bring purpose to their lives and organizations.  Helping others arrive to the "ah ha" moment when the bulb clicks on to the new possibilities of growth, development, and health is one driving factor that motivates him every day. 

Steve values others and believes that people are one of the best investments to put time and focus into, not because of what you will get out of them but more for what they will want to give back to others when empowered and growing.  Developing leaders is a great privilege of service. 

He is the founder of Sharper Solutions an organization that is devoted to equipping and developing the personal growth of leaders and organizations.  He is a John Maxwell Certified Coach, teacher, and speaker that can aide in personal and professional growth through practical applications of proven leadership methods.

 

Steve has spent 28 years motivating and developing individuals, leaders, volunteers, and organizations to make a positive impact in their lives and their community.  He has served in executive roles developing and growing vision, mission, and leadership values in businesses, both with local & governmental agencies, nonprofits, and faith-based organizations that have produced atrack record of growth, health, and proven outcomes. 

Steve is purposeful and passionate in watching old become new and new becoming impactful.  His goal is to help indivduals turn obstacles into opportunities that will bring purpose to their lives and organizations.  Helping others arrive to the "ah ha" moment when the bulb clicks on to the new possibilities of growth, development, and health is one driving factor that motivates him every day. 

Steve values others and believes that people are one of the best investments to put time and focus into, not because of what you will get out of them but more for what they will want to give back to others when empowered and growing.  Developing leaders is a great privilege of service. 

He is the founder of Sharper Solutions an organization that is devoted to equipping and developing the personal growth of leaders and organizations.  He is a John Maxwell Certified Coach, teacher, and speaker that can aide in personal and professional growth through practical applications of proven leadership methods.

 

Everyone Communicates but Few Connect

People always ask what is the one thing that keeps me from having some success, most of the time it's not experience, talent or personality. Truthfully, it comes down to a simple but sometimes illusive & forgotten point, how we connect with people. And while it may seem like some people are just made naturally to do this, the fact is anyone can learn how to make every communication an opportunity for a powerful connection. In our session(s) we will help you learn Five Key Principles...

Teamwork / TeambuildingAudience ActivityEducational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changing

Put your Dream to the Test by Creating a Vision of Action

All of us have a vision of something we want to accomplish or be. That dream has power to inspire you, in bolden your will but will it reward you in the end. Most people fail to realize their potential because their dream remains just that, a wish and not an action toward reality. We want to inspire and show you how to crystallize your vision and galvanize your commitment by instructing you how to answer 'yes' to questions like:

• Is my dream really my dream and is it bigger than my...

Vision/PurposeAudience ActivityEducational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changingHumorous / Funny

How to Be a R.E.A.L. Success

Success is not a destination. It is a process - a lifelong strategy of building on strengths, minimizing weaknesses, and focusing on the people and points of life that are most important. We will inspire you to understand the keys you need to succeed in life. Whether you are a civil servant, corporate or nonprofit executive, educator, or religious leader you will achieve great things by understanding four very important success building areas:

• Relationships
• Equipping

LeadershipAudience ActivityEducational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changingHumorous / Funny

Becoming a Dynamic Influencer

Whatever your vocation or aspiration, you can increase your impact on others by Becoming a Person of Influence. Learn simple, insightful ways to interact more positively with others, and watch your personal and organizational success go off the charts.
  • Managers will see their employees respond with new enthusiasm
  • Parents will connect with their children on a deeper level
  • Coaches will see their clients blossom
  • Leaders will reach more...
LeadershipAudience ActivityEducational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changingHumorous / Funny

Creating a Purpose that Builds a Legacy

Everyone wants to be remembered for something. We all want to know that we can make a difference in this world during our lifetime. Whether through our own life or through the organizations in which we work or volunteer. You don't have to be famous, wealthy, or have a specific title to make a significant difference in life, career, or community. Those who are remembered create a legacy based on a purpose in others. Every person and organization needs a clear and compelling purpose by which to...
Vision/PurposeEntertainment-basedAudience ActivityEducational / InformativeTechnical / SpecificInspirational / Life-changingHumorous / Funny

Hearing the Right Voices in a Noisy World

Every day we are bombarded with voices coming from many directions.  With all this noise, it can be challenging to gain a sense of perspective and discern between what is needed and truthful and what we should disregard.  In this time together, we will focus on:

  • Learning to listen vs. hearing what is being said
  • Discerning what builds us up vs. what tears us down
  • Creating a support system of people and tools to utilize my strengths &...
CoachingAudience ActivityEducational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changing

Becoming the Mentor You Are Meant to Be

When you look back on your life and consider the person who truly made the most significant impact on you, who is that person? What made them different than anyone else? Was it their choices, lasting impressions, career decisions, or the words they said? How did their influence impact who you are today?

Most mentors are involved in the childhood and teenage years, which are crucial in shaping whom a person becomes.  But the need for a mentor doesn't stop at high school...

InspirationalEntertainment-basedAudience ActivityEducational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changingHumorous / Funny

Persevering in Life's Graduation Moments

All of us have moments that propel us into the next season of life.  While the graduation moments in the younger years are clear, as we get older, we forget to look for that new threshold, adventure, or milestone in life and can fail to seize the moment.  We often forget to celebrate because we have become numb to the value of our goals and dreams. Recognizing these moments and having the proper perspective, attitude, and focus can make all the difference in the next season of...

InspirationalAudience ActivityEducational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changing

Turning Obstacles into Opportunities (Grit, Resilience, & Purpose)

Everyone experiences obstacles in their lifetime, maybe some more than others. Some obstacles are significant, and others minor.  No matter what the obstacle is, your attitude will determine the pathway you choose. 

One of my life's passions is helping people, leaders, teams, and organizations learn to turn obstacles into opportunities. In doing so, they create winning scenarios for those they lead and serve.  Creating the right mindset and linking yourself to the...

CoachingAudience ActivityEducational / InformativeTechnical / SpecificInspirational / Life-changingHumorous / Funny

Becoming the Person, you were Meant to Be

Life is constantly challenging us every day. In these moments of constant change, whether it be from our physical or social environments, our friends, family and work culture, etc. there is always a common theme that is shared by all of them, "Change is Inevitable". The question is how we will or are we ready to respond in away that keeps us true to who we are.
In this motivational talk we will look at key tools that are needed to handle the change around us for you to become the person...
InspirationalAudience ActivityEducational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changingHumorous / Funny

7 Daily Habits of a Growing Leader

What makes a great leader? What daily actions can you take to grow personally and professionally?

Every leader that has been effective has developed habits.  These habits help them create a routine and consistency in how they achieve their goals and the day-to-day life challenges. We will cover 7 daily habits that we see make outstanding leaders be able to succeed and thrive in serving others in leadership.  In this session you will:

  • Identify your own known...
LeadershipAudience ActivityEducational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changingHumorous / Funny