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Giving Back & Leading by Example

We are all connected as a global community, and it is not only our responsibility, but our privilege to give back to those in need. Community was created for us to take care of each other, but somewhere along the way, we have forgotten that. We live in the wealthiest country in the world but yet we turn a blind eye to the suffering of so many in our own backyards. All it takes is the caring and commitment of one person to make a profound difference in the lives of others. Through his own story of overcoming adversity, Rob Scheer motivates people of all ages to not only care about the struggles of others but to take action to help alleviate their suffering.

From the Streets to the Board Room: Rob Scheer’s Inspiring Journey

Rob Scheer will never forget the day he turned eighteen. It was October of his senior year of high school, and when he arrived home from school, he did not find balloons, cake, and presents. Instead, sitting by the front door of his foster family’s home, Scheer found his life’s belongings in a trash bag. The monthly check his foster family had been receiving stopped coming when he turned eighteen, and Scheer was told to leave. In that moment, Scheer found himself homeless. Scheer knew the odds were against him, but he was determined not to be the statistic that our society has come to expect of a homeless teen. Scheer started on a journey of hardship with the conviction that his choices would lead him down a path to success. Determination and perseverance kept Scheer in school, and with each new challenge, Scheer continued to work quietly towards his dreams of a better life. The lessons he learned about overcoming adversity and believing in oneself inspire us all to reach our highest potential.

Becoming a Leader & Playing in the Game

Rob Scheer’s professional accomplishments defy the expectations that society predicts for a man who grew up moving around within the foster care system and ultimately became homeless. Scheer’s life experience challenged him to work hard to overcome adversity. Building on this drive and strong work ethic, Scheer created a successful career for himself in the world of business. On his journey, Scheer realized that reaching your full potential as a leader means truly being involved with the goals you are working to achieve. A leader has to play in the game with those he is leading to truly motivate and reach the full potential of all members of the team.

Rebuilding a Shattered Foster Care System

When something breaks, you can fix it; when something shatters, you must rebuild it. Our foster care system is in need of complete reform in order for children in care to have a more humane experience. Rob Scheer knows that the first step is for our community to realize there is a problem. There are far too many people who have little to no knowledge of the struggles children in foster care face. These children are truly invisible in our society. Not only must we raise awareness of their plight, but we must come together to alleviate their suffering. We must ensure that the basic needs of children are being met as they enter into care. Despite the frightening and chaotic transition they are experiencing, these children deserve to have a sense of dignity as they are moved to another home. We must also realize that we are simply graduating foster children from the foster system to the prison system. We are not providing these children with the educational and life skills required to launch a successful future. Scheer inspires us to realize the responsibility that each and every one of us holds to take care of these children and ensure that they have an equal opportunity for success in adulthood.