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Building Resiliant leaders in a world grown to comfort
MATT HARR
Leadership Speaker • Author • Coach
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Back when consequences Weren’t Optional™ Framework
For over three decades, Matt Harr coached in environments where leadership had to be earned, accountability was non-negotiable, and excuses didn’t survive long.The results—wins, awards, and championships—were byproducts of a culture focused on developing leaders, not protecting comfort.
A leadership model built on accountability, struggle, and ownership—
the real tools that develop resilient leaders.
MATT HARRSpeaker • Author • Coach • EducatorHelping schools, teams, and organizations build resilient leaders in a world that’s grown a little too comfortable---ABOUT MATTMatt Harr is a veteran educator, coach, and leadership speaker with 35+ years of experience developing young people in classrooms, locker rooms, and life. A five-time State Coach of the Year, Matt has coached four generations of students and athletes, giving him a rare front-row seat to how leadership, accountability, and resilience have changed over time.A former professional baseball player drafted by the San Francisco Giants, Matt brings real-world credibility, humor, and hard-earned perspective to every audience. His message is practical, honest, and timely:Leadership is built through struggle — not comfort.Matt’s presentations help students and staff improve accountability, strengthen leadership habits, and build resilience — without lowering expectations or sacrificing relationships.**---SIGNATURE KEYNOTES & PRESENTATIONSBack When Consequences Weren’t OptionalA powerful and humorous look at how discipline, leadership, and accountability have shifted , and what schools, teams, and families can do to rebuild resilient humans without becoming “old-school dinosaurs.”Best for:Students • Educators • Coaches • Parents • Leadership teams and businesses---WHY ORGANIZATIONS BOOK MATT✔ 35+ years in education and coaching
✔ 5× State Coach of the Year
✔ 400+ career wins
✔ Former professional athlete
✔ Real stories with practical takeaways
✔ Humor, honesty, and credibility
✔ Connects with students and adults---AUTHORBack When Consequences Weren’t Optional
A coach’s honest look at leadership, resilience, and raising humans who can handle real life.Available on Amazon.---BOOKING & CONTACT📍 Twin Falls, Idaho
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Speaking Topics: Building Leaders Across Every Arena
I don’t give motivational speeches — I teach real-world leadership through stories, humor, and hard-earned experience from 35 years in coaching, education, parenting, and team culture. My talks help people understand where leadership is truly built — in pressure, responsibility, accountability, and everyday moments that can’t be faked — and how to create environments that strengthen people instead of protecting them from challenge.
🧩 ParentingRaising Resilient Kids in a Bubble-Wrap WorldSession Focus:
How to build responsibility, confidence, and leadership at home — without negotiating every decision like a hostage exchange at Target.What We’ll Explore🏗️ Confidence through consequences — why doing hard things makes kids stronger🧠 Let them struggle (safely) — and why rescue-mode steals growth🎯 Boundaries with backbone — clear expectations without guilt🛠️ Problem-solvers vs. excuse-makers — shaping responsibility daily💬 Parent language that builds leaders — tone, choices, and follow-throughGreat For: Parent groups, community workshops, family programs,🏀AthleticsDeveloping Leaders On Teams, Not Just ScoreboardsSession Focus:
How sports build toughness, character, and leadership — especially in the kids who don’t always show up on the stat sheet.What We’ll Explore⭐ Best player ≠ best leader — understanding roles that make teams win🧲 Glue-guys & tone-setters — the quiet players who hold cultures together🔧 Accountability without humiliation — standards + respect🏋️ Pressure, struggle, and growth — reps that transfer to real life🤝 Assistants, captains, and culture carriers — how each role leadsGreat For: Coaches, athletes, athletic directors, leadership programs
🎓EducationWhere Leadership Should Be Learned (But Often Isn’t)Session Focus:
Why students lead confidently in sports — but hesitate in classrooms — and how schools can rebuild responsibility, ownership, and initiative.What We’ll Explore🧭 Ownership vs. point-chasing — performance beyond grades🎤 Why kids freeze in class but lead on the court — environment matters🧱 Accountability that builds confidence — not fear🚀 Real-world reps — responsibility, consequence, and follow-through🏫 Culture that supports teachers and expects excellenceGreat For: Teachers, admin teams, leadership councils, districts💼 Business & WorkplaceLeadership. Culture People Want to Belong ToSession Focus:
What winning programs, strong teams, and great organizations all share — and how leaders create environments where people step up instead of checking out.What We’ll Explore🏛️ Authority vs. influence — why trust beats titles🧩 Quiet leaders & glue-people — the ones who keep things working⚖️ Standards + morale — accountability without burnout🧠 Behavior over slogans — culture people can feel🔄 Leadership that holds when you’re not in the roomGreat For: Managers, executives, supervisors, professional teams, retreatsxt
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