Jim is a motivational speaker, professional trainer and delivers inspiring keynote presentations across the nation. He is well regarded in the field of Parliamentary Procedures, Professional Development, ASL Distinction and Style. His presentations are highly entertaining combination of anecdotes, imitations, information and inspiration customized to the audience needs.

Jim has lectured on meeting management, leadership and chairmanship. Currently, he has chaired Federal Relay Service Advisory Board since 1999. Served as the Chairman of Maryland Governor's Advisory Board of Telecommunication Relay from 1992 to 1997; Parliamentarian at the Maryland Association of the Deaf conferences and Board meetings for 8 consecutive years, at the Potomac Chapter of Registry Interpreters for the Deaf conference, at Greater Washington of Deaf Asians meeting and at the American Sign Language Teacher Association conference.

Favorite Quote(s):

"Mistakes, obstacles, barriers and hindrances are the valuable lessons of experience for a successful leadership. Don't miss them!"
"Don't sell yourself short. Super-Market Yourself!"

Topics Include:

Success: Only for Those with Many Failures!
Assertive Communication: World's Best Silencers!
Networking and Influencing: Hey You! Include Me!; Strategic Empowerment & Inclusiveness Brokering
Teamwork: Dealing with Difficult Personality Traits
Leadership: Self-Empowered Leadership
Meeting Management: Basic, Intermediate and Advanced Parliamentary Procedures
Board Governance: Deaf Board OverBoard!
Business: Strategic Planning is Everybody's Business!
Internet Research: Surf's Up in the Perfect Storm!

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