By his own admission, Jim should have been dead or in jail many times over. Martial arts helped him overcome a life of crippling self-doubt and self-destruction. In his programs, Jim shares his inspiring transformation from dropout and drug addict to Black Belt and Sensei — and how that experience made him a genuine leader. He went on to help hundreds of people achieve their Black Belt rank, and thousands more discover their best selves.
Today, Jim helps leaders around the world connect on a deeply human level to inspire, empower and guide people to their highest levels of performance and productivity.
Jim is the author of several books including The Sensei Leader, Think Like a Black Belt, and Inspire, Empower, Guide: Essential Disciplines for Today’s Leader.
His newest book, The Uncertainty Principles, is scheduled to release in late 2025!