Meet Rico Sharp, an International Speaker, Leadership Expert, Author, School Safety & Student Success Expert,  Rico is the President of Rico Sharp Motivations, CEO of Student Lives Matter, and Teachers Lives Matter. Rico is also the Visionary Founder of the “Bringing Out the Best in You” Ecosystem

As the visionary behind the life-changing ecosystem “Bringing Out the Best in You.” His mission is to empower individuals to rise above limitations, discover purpose, and lead with excellence through education, leadership, and motivation.

As the author of the Bringing Out the Best in You Leadership Book and the Bringing Out the Best in You Leadership Workbook, Rico has inspired countless lives through his message of personal development, professional empowerment, and transformational leadership. He is the founder of The Best You Leadership Academy and The Best In You Speakers Academy, two groundbreaking programs designed to help individuals discover, develop, and deploy their leadership and communication gifts to make measurable impact.

A School Safety and Student Success Expert, Rico is also the creator of the national curriculum “Breaking the Silence, Stopping Gun Violence.” This powerful program equips students to prevent tragedies by seeing something and saying something, empowers teachers to create safe environments for students to speak up, and informs parents of red flags that may signal emotional distress or behavioral change in their children.

Rico is the founder and CEO of Student Lives Matter, a national foundation dedicated to school safety, mental health wellness, anti-bullying initiatives, suicide prevention, and academic achievement—empowering students to succeed in life and leadership. 

He also leads Teachers Lives Matter, a movement focused on educator empowerment, staff well-being, professional growth, and restoring value and voice to those shaping the next generation. Both foundations work together to strengthen school culture, leadership, and safety across the nation.Rico’s influence extends into strategic partnerships, including his collaboration with the Orlando Magic for Student Lives Matter Magic Night—a powerful initiative merging sports, education, and community impact. Rico's passion in on

Bringing Out the Best in You so that you can help others do the same.