About Steve Harvey
Steve Harvey began pursuing stand-up comedy after performing at an open mic in 1985. His comedy career led to work across television, film and radio including Showtime at the Apollo, The Steve Harvey Show, Family Feud and The Steve Harvey Morning Show. He has also written books about relationships, success, purpose and taking risks.
Why he may belong on your board
Harvey’s body of work is especially useful for people who know they want something different but need help believing, identifying their gifts and moving despite uncertainty. His guidance is energetic and deeply grounded in Christian faith.
Best suited for
- Moving from hesitation into action
- Reconnecting ambition with faith
- Identifying a useful personal gift
- Persisting when progress is slow
- Communicating with energy and conviction
Be aware of
- His framework is explicitly Christian and may not fit every member’s worldview.
- Motivational language can simplify structural, financial or health constraints.
- Jump should not be interpreted as ignoring preparation, responsibilities or downside risk.
- Relationship advice should be considered in its time and context rather than treated as a universal rule.
Independence
Steve Harvey is featured as the subject of independent research. Deck of Mentors is not affiliated with, endorsed by or speaking on behalf of Steve Harvey.
Mentor at a glance
Entertainment, motivational teaching, faith-centered encouragement and entrepreneurship
Explicitly Christian and faith-centered
Direct, energetic, humorous, story-driven and practical
Areas of guidance
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Follow their work
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Study the pattern
Documented principles
Faith must be accompanied by action
Articulate the desire, develop belief and behave consistently with that belief. This is a framework for action rather than a guarantee that belief alone produces a result.
View source opens in a new tabA gift becomes useful when it is identified and developed
Look for abilities that feel natural, repeatedly help others and can be strengthened through deliberate work.
View source opens in a new tabMeaningful progress requires a willingness to jump
Distinguish a considered leap from indefinite waiting caused by fear. Taking a risk does not require acting recklessly.
View source opens in a new tabDiscipline continues after motivation fades
Excitement can begin an effort but repeated action carries it through ordinary and difficult days.
View source opens in a new tabThe process is part of the promise
Desired outcomes often require development that cannot be skipped. Difficulty may be building capacity rather than proving failure.
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Books, films and other ways to learn
Choose one piece of content that fits the season you are in. Immersion becomes useful when ideas are tested through reflection and action.
Book
Act Like a Success, Think Like a Success
Gifts, purpose and success
Book, Ebook, Audiobook
Book
Jump
Risk, faith and action
Book, Ebook, Audiobook
Book
Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man
Relationships
Book, Ebook, Audiobook
Book
Straight Talk, No Chaser
Relationships
Book, Ebook, Audiobook
Verified language
In their own words
Motivation fades. But discipline carries you through.
You don’t get the promise without the process.
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Profile last reviewed 2026-08-30