Rico Sharp
Rico Sharp is a critically acclaimed author, leadership expert, motivator,
world-renowned speaker, student success and school security expert. Rico is also a pastor, life coach, mentor to pro athletes, and entrepreneur. Rico's signature framework is "Bringing out the Best in you!" Rico has gained international influence and is on course to be one of the world's most influential speakers of our generation. When Rico speaks, lives are changed forever!
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Bringing LEADERSHIP to the Big Stage
On March 11th, 2026, I’m honored to partner with the Orlando Magic for Student Lives Matter Magic Night at the Kia Center, an unforgettable evening dedicated to inspiring youth, promoting unity, and celebrating leadership through action and hope.
Leadership Book
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Leadership WorkBook
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Welcome to Bringing Out the Best in You®
I’m Rico Sharp—an international leadership expert, speaker, author, and transformational coach dedicated to helping individuals and organizations unlock their greatest asset: human potential.
For more than 30 years, I have partnered with corporations, colleges and universities, schools, government agencies, faith-based organizations, nonprofits, healthcare professionals, mental wellness organizations, HR teams (SHRM), special needs organizations, and leaders around the world to develop stronger people, healthier cultures, and more effective leadership.
My mission is simple:
To bring out the best in you so you can bring out the best in others.
True leadership isn’t defined by a title or position. It begins with the person in the mirror. When you grow personally, you lead professionally with greater confidence, and your relationships become stronger through trust, influence, and purpose.
Everything you’ll find on this website is designed around three core principles:
1- Personal Development – Discover your purpose, strengthen your mindset, build confidence, and become the best version of yourself.
2- Professional Empowerment – Develop the leadership skills, communication, emotional intelligence, and influence needed to excel in today’s ever-changing workplace.
3- Interpersonal Enrichment – Build meaningful relationships, inspire stronger teams, create healthier cultures, and positively impact the lives of those around you.
Whether you’re planning a conference, developing leaders within your organization, investing in your team, or pursuing personal growth, you’re in the right place. My passion is helping people move beyond where they are to become who they were created and capable of becoming.
While you’re here, I invite you to explore the additional resources and organizations designed to support your journey:
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The BEST Speaking Agency
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The Best You® Leadership Academy
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The Best in You® Speakers Academy
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Student Lives Matter Foundation
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Teachers Lives Matter Foundation
Thank you for taking the time to visit. It would be my honor to partner with you in empowering your students, employees, leaders, conference attendees, and organization.
Because when people become the best version of themselves, they don’t just change their own lives—they transform families, workplaces, communities, and the world.
Welcome to Bringing Out the Best in You®. Your journey to greater leadership, greater purpose, and greater impact starts here.
— Rico Sharp
Unleash your potential with Bringing Out The Best In You — Rico’s newest release on leadership, personal development, and living with purpose. These books are transforming lives worldwide with actionable lessons on how to think sharper, lead stronger, and live inspired.
I’m Passionate About Guiding You Towards Your Best Self
From Shame to Fame!
Rico Sharp's TV show, "The Truth", is known for making a profound and significant impact in millions of lives around the world. The Truth aired on 3 different television network station twice a week around the world. Rico's popular and powerful Radio broadcast entitled "The Truth" aired twice a week on local radio stations throughout the state of Florida. Rico is grateful to have accomplished many major milestones in his life with TV and radio shows being one of them.
