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Barry E. Knight

Founder of BEK Impact Co. and The Leadership Class Global

Barry E. Knight is an influential leadership strategist, keynote speaker, and systems thinker whose philosophy reshapes how leaders lead and organizations thrive. As the founder and CEO of BEK Impact Co., he empowers executive leaders to become better leaders, navigate complex challenges, and accelerate goal achievement more effectively. By fostering leadership growth, crafting high-performing teams, and optimizing systems for collaboration, Barry equips leaders to solve problems faster, build more substantial organizations, and achieve their goals precisely.

Barry founded BEK Impact Co. to serve a diverse range of industries, including healthcare, government, public sector, small businesses, and churches, both in the U.S. and internationally. His hands-on experience, combined with his innovative approach, has earned him a reputation as a trusted advisor for executive teams seeking sustainable transformation.

Barry is also the author of The Gift Called Leadership: How the Leader’s ‘Presence’ Empowers Others to Succeed, a powerful resource for leaders who seek to deepen their impact and inspire success in others. Because of Barry’s impactful work with government agencies, he was selected to partner with the County of Riverside to build systems and programs to ensure more equitable outcomes and enhance the quality of life for the people who reside there.

An Emmy Award-winning visionary, Barry produced a groundbreaking video series for the County of Riverside that promotes fairness and equity among leaders and teams, and improves public service by creating access, removing barriers, and transforming how all communities, including the most vulnerable, are served.

As a passionate minister and servant leader, Barry frequently speaks and writes on topics that inspire both personal and professional growth:

How to Achieve Greater Organizational Outcomes Faster
Solve Persistent Organizational Problems
Design Systems that Support Future Goals
Creating and Modeling Organizational Culture and Identity
-Become the Leader Your Vision Requires
-How to Build What You See

Above all, Barry is driven by his love for Christ and his family. He and his wife, Sacheen Erica Knight, are proud parents of three children—B.J. (20), Charles Edward (17), and Sydnei Erica (12). His life mission is to “live full and die empty,” ensuring that he fulfills every purpose God has set for him, leaving a legacy of impact and transformation.

Barry E. Knight

Barry E. Knight

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