About Eric Eric Harris, Inventor of The Campfire Method®
Eric guides leaders to paint their vision without hiding behind slides.
The Problem With Decks
Communication in business has been hijacked by distracting tools. Leaders default to slides, mistaking volume for persuasion. The result: distance between their ideas and the people who need to act on them.


A Return to the Fire
For centuries, people gathered around campfires to share stories that shaped belief and moved communities forward. Eric created The Campfire Method® to bring that essence of connection back into modern business communication.
Meet Eric
Eric Harris is the founder of GatherRound and the inventor of The Campfire Method®. He saw how slides were eroding trust, clarity, and momentum inside organizations. On his mission to change it, he built a method that equips leaders to replace decks with storytelling that informs, convinces, and inspires action.


The Campfire Method® Workshop A hands-on experience designed for small groups of leaders. In just one day, participants:
- Gain buy-in for their most important initiatives.
- Grow as leaders.
- Alleviate dependence on decks.
- Transform their work with persuasive storytelling.
Storytelling On Stage Eric’s talks and sessions show audiences what’s possible when leaders trade slides for story. Signature topics include:
- The Movie Trailer – A Storytelling Formula to Get Butts in Seats for Your Ideas
- Strategic Storytelling to Light a Fire for Your Ideas
- Life After Decks – Say No to Slides and Step Up to Strategic Storytelling

Building Undeniable Momentum A hands-on experience designed for small groups of leaders. In just one day, participants:
Eric’s Vistage program equips executives with adaptive communication strategies they can put into practice immediately. It’s designed to create alignment, accelerate growth, and replace slide-driven communication with stories that move teams to get on board with the vision.
Trusted By Leaders
Eric has guided executives at Frost Bank, Activision Blizzard, Topgolf, Yum! Brands, and TCU Neeley Executive Education. His approach consistently shifts organizations from slide-driven communication to storytelling that wins support and drives action.
Life After Decks
Eric’s upcoming book is a manifesto for leaders ready to move beyond bullet points. Its call is simple: say no to slides and step up to strategic storytelling.
Final Word
Business ideas deserve more than bullet points. They deserve stories worth gathering around.