Professional Background

Rippert "Ripp" Roberts learned the lessons of leadership, innovation, and rock-hard courage as a U.S. Marine. He was trained to succeed in the face of extraordinarily dynamic and complex challenges and is now training others in the principles and traits of leadership that make the Marine Corps the world's most motivated and successful organization.

After a long and celebrated career, this Chicago native and Leadership and Organizational Development Consultant has focused his sights on helping the business community conquer their most difficult workplace challenges.

Ripp utilizes his exciting blend of exceptional communication skills and infectious energy to deliver fast-paced, hard hitting training that reflects proven management principles and their application to the business world. Participants leave his presentations with skills and practical approaches to find solutions and to become agents for success. Going beyond motivation, his sessions prepare participants to rise above the competition to meet the customer’s needs. They learn what it really means to “Think strategically and act tactically.”

Rippert "Ripp" Roberts’ keynote speeches deliver a high-energy message that motivates, liberates, encourages and empowers individuals and organizations by communicating that they make the first great choice by choosing to be great! Inspired by luminaries such as Les Brown, Joel Osteen and Jim Rohn, he has established himself as a highly sought after speaker, columnist, and training personality.

We encourage you to find out what the "Ripp Factor" can do for your organization.

It is a message Rippert Roberts has learned from his own life and one he is helping others to apply in their own lives. Ripp is committed to the success and growth of people and organizations. Ripp will help you make conscious decisions in your personal development and courageously follow through on them.

View a video of Rippert "Rip" Roberts training on Communicating with Diplomacy and Tact:

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Education

BS; Organizational Leadership and Development - Bluefield College, Bluefield, VA 
United States Marine Corps Senior Enlisted Officer Academy
Non-Commissioned Officer Leadership School
United States Marine Corps Military Police Academy
Logistics School
Team Embarkation and Logistics School
Hazardous Material Handling School