Shar McBee

Shar McBee had not received any management training when suddenly she was put in charge of a staff of 500 people. A wise mentor taught her a secret. She tried it. It worked amazingly. Since then Shar has taught the secret to thousands.

In the 1980s, Shar set out on a quest for deeper meaning. For ten years she traveled around the world working with organizations in a dozen countries. What she discovered was what makes great individuals great: They live a life of service. Throughout her career, McBee has emphasized the universal similarities among people, drawing on her experiences from volunteering globally. In addition to her extensive travel, McBee has also been an entertainment reporter for CBS in Hollywood, the assistant to a Congressman, and a public relations agent for Phylicia Rashad of the "Cosby Show."

Today, Shar McBee is the president of SMB Publishing, Inc. Her mission is to transform new managers into joyous leaders. As a keynote speaker, Shar presents refreshing, insightful ideas that energize you to take action. When she is finished speaking, amazing things happen. With an empowered group of people on your side, nothing can stand in your way. Her leadership philosophy, once highlighted by President George W. Bush as simple, profound, and enduring, has guided her teachings for over two decades, integrating practices from her 40 years of yoga experience.

Speech Topics

To Lead Is To Laugh

Those who laugh, last. The grander your dream, the greater its potential gift to others - but how do you achieve your highest aims and not burn yourself out? "To Lead is to Laugh" is your secret. This highly interactive session is peppered with wisdom collected from Shar’s world travels and her stories from Hollywood.

Joy of Leadership

This program is for people new to management. For you, is leadership a sprint or are you in it for the long run? Do you want to shoot up fast like a weed and quit early? Or do you want to make a lasting impact, like a tall tree, visible from afar? You will learn how to attract respect; how to avoid arrogance; how to get your assistant to assist you; how to avoid becoming “needy;” how to unite your team; how to inspire cooperation; how to win far-reaching support; and how to succeed at your mission. Shar's keynote program "Joy of Leadership" explores using humor as a leadership tool to ease work and achieve goals.

To Lead Is To Serve

Brighten your future with this ancient leadership principle. Just as a tiny shift at the axis can produce a huge increase in a wheel's power, a small shift in your perspective can produce a huge response from other people. Find out how! Organizations have increased members 500% and tripled attendance using Shar McBee's method. Another keynote, "Triple Your Membership & Double Your Donations," offers strategies for increasing volunteer participation and donations.