Ross Alan Shafer (born December 10, 1954) is an American comedian, network television host, and motivational and leadership speaker/consultant.

He has authored nine business books, and earned six Emmys as a network talk and game show host.

As a high school All-Conference football player, he received a scholarship to play linebacker for the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington, where he earned a business marketing degree.

It also aired in the United States on the USA Network and ended after one season of 130 episodes.

Ross works as a keynote speaker and leadership coach in the areas of market share growth, customer friction, and workforce motivator.