He has spoken to millions of people throughout the United States who have benefited not only from his knowledge, but also from the wisdom that Harvey Alston imparts. His message usually revolves around attitude and hard work, with a theme of "Be the Best."

Harvey Alston's unforgettable words of individual responsibility for achievement have improved spirits, spurred growth, and changed lives. Mr. Alston's powerful, soul-searching presentations uplift audiences to a higher standard, and to a level where they strive only for the best. Harvey Alston believes in solitary achievement, shared accomplishment and the dignity of human beings, and his message is appreciated by audiences as wide-ranging as managers, students, associations, and corporations, to name just a few.

As one of the most in-demand speakers in America, Harvey Alston's career has spanned positions from head football coach of Columbus East High School in Ohio, to assistant director of student financial aid at the university level. As an educator, Harvey Alston taught English, biology, health, life sciences, and math, and was instrumental in the promotion of bodybuilding and physical education programming. Additionally, Harvey Alston served in business management and in supervisory positions for the food and restaurant industry, where he not only gained insight into the many aspects of positive customer service, but also into the role he could play in changing employee's negative attitudes into positive attitudes.

Over the years, Harvey Alston has received recognition and awards from such diverse groups and organizations as the Ohio House of Representatives, the City of Columbus, the Boy Scouts of America, and the Lions Clubs and Kiwanis Clubs. However, none has more impact than a tear or hug from someone whose life has been dramatically changed. People walk away from Harvey Alston's presentations knowing they have just heard someone who knows what he is talking about and one who shares it in a way that people do not forget. He has the courage it takes to remind people that life is only what they make it, that self-respect does not come with the job, but is brought to the job by people who do the best they can do, with whatever work is available to them.

Harvey Alston's enterprise is called Best Inc., based on his philosophy of "Be the Best." He is a member of the National Speakers Association and the Ohio Speakers Forum, and serves as advisor to many civic boards, panels, and commissions.