make a difference. start to ripple.

Testimonials About Both Steve & The Book


Steve Harper under-promised and over-delivered to our Austin Executives Association in presenting the concept of The Ripple Effect.  His presentation was engaging, informative and entertaining. Most of all, the Ripple Effect will help us be better businesspersons and shift our paradigm of what effective networking is supposed to be and how to use the “Ripple” to build relationships for future successes.

John Fincher

Corporate Investment


I attended Training 2010 in February. A personal goal was to connect with attendees/speakers to share ideas, learn about new things happening in the training world and meet prospective clients. The Ripple Effect session absolutely helped me to meet my goals and it exceeded my expectations.  The premise of the Ripple Effect is in-line with how I think about connecting and developing relationships at a deeper and more personal level.  At the session I met several great women with whom I got to know more personally and professionally over dinner and throughout the conference.  I plan to incorporate the Ripple Effect in how I approach new prospects and interact with business colleagues, as well as tell associates what it is and how to use it, as part of my business development efforts. Thank you Steve for a great session and some new insights into connecting!

Nettie Nitzberg, principal

WOW! transformations  Marietta, GA


I recently had the pleasure of working with Steve Harper at our South Texas Realtor Convention, one of our largest events of the year.  We were thrilled to have Steve as our luncheon and break-out session speaker.
 
Many people have crossed my path over the past 12 years in the Realtor Association business, and Steve is at the top of my personal list in terms of intelligence, sophistication and energy.  Steve's message to our audience was dynamic, succinct and very timely. He had obviously done his research about the trends in our industry and his message was very well received.  Additionally, his utmost responsiveness in preparing for the event was most appreciated.
 
I have no doubt that these significant strengths will lead to his continued success.  Any organization would be fortunate to have him as a speaker.  I can be reached at 361-991-8221 if you would like to discuss his attributes personally.
Thorunn Kelley
Programs Director
South Texas Realtors Conference
Corpus Christi Realtors Association 


As a full time visionary and change agent, for organizations and individuals, I enjoy sharing Steve’s message with clients and people: to engage and guide people’s priorities, passion, and purpose. In life, relationships are the beginning, the middle, and the end. Steve’s message is a guide and tribute- to staying committed and authentic during the process of building relationships.

Steve’s synergizing stories provide us every day practicalities toward relationship management. He encourages us to think differently and alter our behavior for the benefit of a long term relationship.

The Ripple Effect provides an organized mindset as to how and what steps should be taken for creating purpose with people.

—Michelle Ewalt
Founder/President
Team in Transition


I think Steve's relationship depth model provides a good way to evaluate your relationships and see what your chances of long term success are.
—Kevin Hogan,
Author of The Psychology of Persuasion


(TRE) shows us that passion is all it takes to start a ripple and that ripple will engage us on a beautiful and never ending journey towards success.
—Randy Cohen,
CEO of TicketCity.com


If you're interested in building a strong business, read this book and implement Harper's relationship-building strategies.
—Carlon Haas,
Entrepreneur


Steve Harper motivates readers to think differently about their behavior and interpersonal relations in an effort to improve their results.
—Richard Battle,
Author


I was inspired by The Ripple Effect. I found myself putting the book down at the end of each chapter and thinking of how I could improve my relationships.
—Steve Tlapek


The Ripple Effect reminds us about the little things and how they really do matter.
—Eric Rachal,
Founding CEO, MxToolBox.com


If you don't believe that what you say or do impacts anyone else, read this book. You'll see...
—Susan Franzen,
Life Coach


The book is easy to read, heartfelt, and filled with personal examples that guide the reader in identifying their own similar situations.
—Diane Graden,
CEO of Frames of Reference


It is more relevant to our daily lives than any book I've read in recent memory.
—Scott Nagely, M.D.