Because you are not just chasing success- you are ready to create maximum impact and build a legacy.
What sets Sharon apart isn’t only her expertise in financial literacy and building global brands, it’s her passion for helping you turn knowledge into action, income into impact, and success into significance.
In 1997 Sharon co-authored the international bestseller Rich Dad Poor Dad and has released 14 other books in the Rich Dad series. Over 10 years as the co-founder and CEO, she built the empire into the world’s leading personal finance brand, impacting millions in over 110 countries and 51 languages.
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In 2008, the Napoleon Hill Foundation asked her to re-energize Hill’s teachings as the economy faltered and to introduce Hill’s work to younger generations.
Sharon has released four bestselling books with the Foundation, including Think and Grow Rich-Three Feet From Gold, Outwitting the Devil, Think and Grow Rich for Women and Success and Something Greater.
Sharon’s bestsellers like Exit Rich and How Money Works for Women help you grow your business and take control of your financial future. Get started with strategies to grow your business, boost value, and build generational wealth.
For over 40 years Sharon has been a trusted mentor to entrepreneurs, authors and business and government leaders around the world. Beyond her own success, Sharon’s true influence lies in mentoring others to define and build their own legacies—whether through business, community leadership, or family values. Her work inspires generations to think beyond immediate success and focus on creating sustainable contributions that live on well beyond their lifetime.
Sharon’s legacy is in supporting others to create their legacies.
Sharon Lechter is a globally recognized entrepreneur, best-selling author, philanthropist, international speaker, and Chartered Global Management Accountant dedicated to advancing financial literacy and entrepreneurial education. With a distinguished 35-year career as a licensed CPA, Sharon has served as a Presidential Advisor and national spokeswoman on financial literacy, founded the financial education organization Pay Your Family First, and pioneered innovative educational tools like the award-winning ThriveTime for Teens game. Through her visionary leadership as the founding CEO, she led the Rich Dad organization- the largest personal finance brand in the world- co-authoring the influential bestseller Rich Dad Poor Dad and numerous other titles that have reshaped financial education worldwide.
Committed to education and technology-driven innovation, Sharon continues to drive meaningful change through collaboration with platforms like IQ Hall, endorsed by UNESCO and aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Her remarkable achievements include revitalizing the teachings of Napoleon Hill with acclaimed publications such as Think and Grow Rich for Women and Exit Rich, empowering entrepreneurs to build scalable businesses. Sharon’s recent endeavors, including the Play Big Movement, reflect her resilient response to personal adversity and dedication to inspiring others to achieve their highest potential.
A passionate advocate for philanthropy, Sharon has generously supported various global and national causes, notably in child welfare and women’s leadership. Her numerous accolades, including the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award, induction into the Personal Growth Hall of Fame, and recognition as one of America’s 100 Women to KNOW, underscore her exceptional contributions. Sharon’s legacy as a transformative figure in financial education and entrepreneurship continues to inspire countless individuals to take control of their financial futures and create lasting, positive impacts in their communities.
