The Warrior Maker: Keynote Speaker Chris Harris Teaches Audiences How to Reclaim Adversity Through Mindset

When mindset authority and keynote speaker Chris Harris addresses a group of business leaders or sales experts, he uses the lessons he learned from a challenging childhood and years of close quarters combat experience to instruct and inspire. An expert on mindset, Harris has made a name for himself as a keynote speaker, executive coach, and author of eight books.   

“I believe that mindset changes everything,” says Harris. “I have witnessed an almost immediate transformation in countless people’s lives as they adopt the principles I teach relating to mindset, self-motivation, purpose, and performance.” 

Discipline and leadership 

Harris’s story is one of overcoming extreme adversity and achieving incredible transformation. He began training in martial arts at just 10 years old, eventually mastering six different styles. This practice not only gave him a solid foundation in mental toughness, discipline, and self-defense but also led to a lifetime of innovation, beginning with the creation of Roku Jutsu, Harris’s proprietary system of close-quarters combat.  

Roku Jutsu combined all the most practical and effective components of the six different martial arts approaches Harris mastered — Roku meaning “six” and Jutsu meaning “method.” The system includes a belt ranking process, and its development helped Harris earn the title of Grand Master and induction into the Martial Arts Hall of Fame.  

As a private contractor, Harris taught Roku Jutsu for over 25 years, instructing clients in close-quarters combat. It was these years of combat instruction around the world that earned Harris the title “Warrior Maker.” Through keynote speeches, executive coaching, and his eight books, Harris has taught more than 500 companies in over 60 countries how to win in sales, leadership, and life.  

Indeed, Harris has crafted a background that is not only rooted in combat training but also as an all-star multi-million-dollar sales producer and executive leader. This multifaceted background has helped him develop a truly unique approach to speaking to audiences of all sizes from numerous business sectors and industries.

Monetize past pain and adversity

 Harris is well-acquainted with adversity, having weathered a tough childhood and countless setbacks as an adult. Now, he teaches audiences how to use that adversity as a strength by changing mindsets and perspectives when going through the really hard stuff.  Recognizing that nearly everyone experiences adversity, Harris uses his keynote speeches and executive coaching services to teach audiences how to turn challenges, obstacles, and difficulties into success using the tools they already possess.   

“The principles I share were forged during my tumultuous childhood as I endured and overcame extreme adversity and were later fine-tuned as I taught mental toughness through close quarters combat to elite warriors,” Harris shares.  

Harris is noted for his highly engaging and inspiring speeches, which drive home strategies that leverage tools that most people already possess, meaning they can take actionable steps for improvement immediately. As a frequent media guest as an authority on mindset, he is a formidable storyteller who uses passion, time-tested principles, and firsthand experiences to help others succeed in business and life.  

In his books, Harris explores several subjects that can benefit everyone from entrepreneurs to world leaders. For instance, his book “I Go Thru: Breaking Through With Expert Power” draws from his hard-scrabble upbringing to emphasize overcoming challenges and connecting with one’s unique expertise. Similarly, in the book “Mindset Grit: A Practical Guide For Mastering Mental Fitness,” Harris addresses challenges and solutions for shattering limits and breaking out of ruts.  

Additionally, “Phase Selling: 4 Steps For Achieving Sales Mastery,” another of Harris’s books, dives into his strategies for B2B selling and his “Four C’s” methodology of Connect, Consult, Confirm, and Close. In his upcoming book, “7 Rivals,” Harris teaches how to identify and conquer the most common emotions and attitudes that block the path to success. 

Teaching mental toughness 

Harris strongly believes that anyone can achieve mental toughness once they understand the repeatable 7-step process he teaches. This strategy has helped his clients and audiences develop leadership skills, conquer fears, and develop a productive mindset to push them toward their sales goals. Through a seven-step program on mental toughness, Harris helps individuals and groups develop the grit and tenacity that has gotten him to where he is today.  

Beyond his speaking and coaching expertise, Harris is also an award-winning inventor who has patented several personal safety and law enforcement products. He is also a US military veteran and a member of the Forbes Council and Business Executives for National Security (BENS).  

Real-world skills  

Whether speaking to audiences about how to lead more effectively or sell beyond quota, Harris is focused on teaching a strong, practical approach to winning amid real-world challenges, regardless of the circumstances. 

Chris Harris’s journey has been touched by hardship, hurdles, and his indomitable spirit, unwilling to accept defeat. For Harris, it all comes down to the transformative power of mindset and perspective that results in either finding a way or making a way.  

As “The Warrior Maker,” Harris doesn’t just hand down strategies, he offers a pathway to lasting success for anyone willing to do the work. Battle-tested and dedicated to those he helps, Harris has demonstrated that the right mindset, focus, and tenacity can help anyone succeed in business and life.