From training special forces to empowering executives, the man known as “the Warrior Maker” has spent three decades proving that mental toughness is the key to winning.
Chris Harris didn’t set out to become a keynote speaker addressing corporate audiences across 60 countries, but the path from close-quarters combat expert to teaching leaders how to achieve mental toughness makes perfect sense when he explains it.
“Over the past few decades, I have witnessed an almost immediate transformation in countless people’s lives as they adopt the principles I teach relating to mindset, self-motivation, and purpose,” says Harris. “Once someone understands the universal laws for attaining success, they become unstoppable, as long as they continue to do the work!”
Since 1993, Harris has leveraged his expertise in mental toughness – originally developed training elite warfighters to consistently win under extreme pressure – to help leaders from corporations, government, professional sports teams, and non-profit organizations achieve breakthrough performance.
Harris was bestowed the moniker “Warrior Maker” by those who experienced his unique approach to mental conditioning, which has proven equally effective in combat zones and executive boardrooms. His methodology centers on aligning mindset with goals through a repeatable process he’s refined over nearly 30 years.
Beyond the speaking circuit, Harris has authored ten books, including “The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Self-Defense” and the autobiographical “I Go Thru,” which draws on his challenging childhood to illustrate resilience principles. His sales performance system, outlined in “Phase Selling,” has been implemented by companies worldwide seeking to transform their revenue operations. His latest book, “7 Rivals of Success,” promises to be a hit.
Tom Ziglar, CEO of Ziglar Inc., endorses Harris’s approach: “Chris Harris understands not only what it takes to achieve expert power, but also how to connect others to their experiential power through the challenges they overcome. Best of all, Chris understands that true expert power must be built on the foundation of character, integrity, and trust.”
Harris’s background spans multiple disciplines. As founder of Roku Jutsu, an elite close-quarters combat system, he’s trained hundreds of law enforcement and military groups worldwide. His credentials include induction into the United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame, the rank of Grand Master, and service on the U.S. Ju-Jitsu Technical Committee. He is also a member of the Forbes Council and Business Executives for National Security (BENS).
In the business world, his impact has been equally profound. Ryann Morrow, Senior Director of Sales Development at nTop, describes the effect of Harris’s presentations: “What stood out the most was Chris’s ability to connect with us on a personal level. He shared incredible stories and real-life examples that hit home for each and every one of us. His passion for setting the right mindset was infectious.”
Harris divides his professional services among keynote speaking, executive coaching, and leadership development programs. His presentations cover customizable topics ranging from prospecting and pipeline development to psychological safety and emotional intelligence, all underpinned by his core philosophy that mindset changes everything.
Those interested in Harris’s approach to mental toughness and performance can learn more about his transformative coaching programs. These programs are designed to unlock potential and sustain growth through applied mindset techniques.