Every success can ultimately be traced back to a great connection point

Some people say it’s all about who you know.

 

And yes, there’s some truth to that. But it’s not just about who you know. It’s how you know them.

Are your interactions genuine and personal? Are you leveraging the potential of all your daily encounters? Because the potential is truly limitless.

Yet if you don’t leverage all of this potential in the right way – if you don’t build meaningful connection points – you’re missing out, whether you realize it or not.

Bottom line: The way you engage in an exchange matters.

Getting to know people in a way that matters means cutting through surface dialogue – the fluff, the contrived, the almost robotic pleasantries.

Rippling is about transcending average, trivial interactions to get to talk that matters – talk that transforms, dialogue that’s a raw, real, no-nonsense exchange, be it business discourse or friendly conversation.

But taking an exchange to a deeper level doesn’t always come naturally. Fear. Discomfort. Vulnerability. Shedding these layers of discomfort to maximize the power of relationships requires tools, techniques, and practice.

That’s where The Ripple Effect comes into play.

You’ve probably heard of the term, “Ripple Effect.” The concept is simple. Create good ripples and you’ll get good ripples back. But for whatever reason, it’s never as easy as it sounds.

The Ripple Central Team is here to help you with creating a genuine, generous and impactful practice of connection, empowering you to make and receive unforgettable ripples in all aspects of your life or business.

You never know exactly how the process will play out. But make no doubt about it, the ripples always come back, almost always in ways never imagined.

Let the Rippling begin!

The Ripple Vision

It’s our mission to help individuals and organizations practice and leverage The Ripple Effect to grow better cultures, stronger communities and more actionable, mutually rewarding networks.

 

We do this by helping every person see their own worth, find their unique voice and feel appreciated for the impact they make in the world.

We offer the training, tools and community that can help anyone grow the key relationships they can rely on for their success.

Our approach is the opposite of the ‘me-first, me-only’ tactics so many have been taught to rely on.

Instead, we empower a habit of connection that is genuine, generous and impactful, one that takes courage, practice and commitment.

 

Meet Steve Harper

A serial entrepreneur, professional speaker, author and leading business strategist, Steve Harper has successfully uncovered the secret to creating powerful long-lasting connections and their impact on one’s personal and professional life.

Over his thirty-year career, Steve has maintained a unique focus on developing strong, long-lasting connections with his clients, prospects, employees and friends. He’s honed his unique ability to foster relationships into a strategy for achieving solid business success. That strategy, represented in his book The Ripple Effect, is the backbone of his signature 8 Minute Ripple events, speaking, podcasts, courses, coaching and online communities. 

Steve’s unique and refreshing approach to how and why individuals, organizations and even our society must reach outside the box to connect, is changing lives and impacting corporate bottom-line dollars.

Honing a leveraged system for achieving business success as CEO of two software companies, Owner Insite and Facility Insite, Steve has incorporated the signature Ripple DNA into every aspect of operations, from the technology to the team’s approach for supporting their clients.

Reaching beyond the corporate doors, Steve Harper is leading a movement of CONNECTION through podcasts, Ripple Events and online communities for Ripplers worldwide.

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What People Are Saying

"Steve is one of the most creative, engaging and genuine people I know.  He's an amazing business strategist, an engaging speaker (I've hired him several times to speak for my two companies) and a master connector of people.  He's been a trusted 'go-to' resource for me and he's never steered me wrong. I am truly blessed to count him as a friend and mentor."

— Kay Stroman

“Steve is genuine with the people that he meets and genuine in his belief in the power of positive Ripple Effects, and it is this combination that makes his concepts possible. Being genuine is the fuel for creating positive Ripple Effects.”

— Adam Frishman

“Steve Harper is one of the best personal development coaches and human beings I have ever come across. He is down to Earth, results-focused, and a keen observer of human behavior. He is insightful and intuitive and he brings a depth of business experience to his coaching and speaking engagements that enable him to truly understand the challenges that individuals and managers face when navigating their careers.”

— Liz Handlin