Carl Sharperson Jr. is a distinguished Leadership Innovation Strategist, speaker, and coach, known for transforming leaders to reach their full potential both professionally and personally. He authored “Sharp Leadership: Overcome Adversity to Lead with Authenticity” and “Sharp Leadership: Parenting Principles for Rearing Young People,” and developed the proprietary Sharp Leadership coaching process. A U.S. Naval Academy graduate and former Marine Corps pilot, Carl holds a BS in Engineering and has held senior roles at Procter & Gamble, Frito-Lay, and Colgate-Palmolive. He later launched Sharperson’s Executive Leadership, working with executives from companies like Purdue Farms, Harley-Davidson, BMW, and more. As a speaker, Carl inspires nationwide, sharing his journey of overcoming cancer and advocating for servant leadership. He actively mentors youth through community and faith-based initiatives. Carl lives in South Carolina with his wife and their two children.