Developing Passionate, Thinking, Pure-Performance Leaders

Jim was knowledgeable, passionate, and extremely well prepared. A dynamic delivery!
- Don Bland, President, Walmart, Argentina

Great content, great presentation.
- William Harley, President, Noesis, Inc.

Jim was an expert on the topic area and passionate in [his] delivery!
- Maria Ellul, President, Kitba Associates

Kerr-McGee Oil and Gas has utilized the services of Jim Lucas…as a key instructor at the company’s biannual two-week Executive Development Program…. Jim has proven to be a highly credible, versatile, creative, high-energy consulting resource for Kerr-McGee. We believe he has made a positive contribution to the organization through application of his work on Fatal Illusions and the importance of passion as one of the key criteria in selecting people. His teachings have become part of the cultural fabric and working vocabulary of our company…. He brings a wealth of experience and a sustained high level of enthusiasm that produces usable results.
- The Oil & Gas Management Team, Kerr-McGee Corporation

The time, energy, and knowledge you shared with us this past week was beneficial to me and my ability to excel as a senior manager.
-Ted Schulte, Vice President, Airgas

Thank you for providing me with a thought-provoking week at the AMA Management Course For Presidents. I have returned to my office with renewed ‘passion’ and a wealth of new ideas.
- J. Calvin Nelson, President, COO, Logan Corporation

A lot of cutting-edge material!
- Stephen Palmer, President, Palmer International

Jim did an excellent job educating and entertaining key Ernst & Young clients…. His insight on how to find and retain passionate people was very well received by our clients…. Lucas, a passionate person himself, personally greeted attendees at the door…. We heard from many attendees that they enjoyed The Passionate Organization: Igniting the Fire of Employee Commitment, and Lucas’ example-based approach that could be implemented in the workplace… The audience included CEOs, CFOs, COOs and other high-level executives throughout Cincinnati, Columbus, Dayton, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, and Louisville.
- Crystal Campbell, Ernst & Young

Jim was passionate about the topic, and the advice was concrete and practical. A very worthwhile seminar.
- Ernst & Young client

Excellent symposium. The information James Lucas shared this morning was so right on. I plan to put his ideas into action.
- Ernst & Young client

We had searched throughout the country for some time to try to find an individual who not only understood the theory of leadership, but could put theory to practice in a not-for-profit organization…. Selecting Jim Lucas to lead this effort was one of the best decisions that our organization has ever made…. Even some of the most skeptical of the leadership team are now feeling quite comfortable with Jim because of his ability and integrity…. He clearly understands not only the responsibilities and obligations of executive leadership, but he is also able to relate easily to direct service staff and line workers…. His business acumen and common sense only enhance the results.
- James B. DeStefano, President and CEO, Occupations, Inc.

Thank you for your contribution to our first Public Policy All Hands Meeting. With your help, we had a very successful event that unified our group…. The information and inspiration you provided will help us achieve our goals.
- Deborah K. Willhite, Senior V.P., United States Postal Service

On behalf of our board of directors, members and staff, I would like to thank you for your participation at our Summer Conference…. We have received extremely positive feedback from our members…. Our members enjoyed your practical applications towards developing passion within their employees, especially during this fiscally stressful time period. Your session and workshop helped kick off a tremendously successful conference that left our members to return to their counties feeling empowered and ready to ‘Shape a New Reality’ within their own district.
- Sheila Harrigan, Executive Director, New York Public Welfare Association, Inc.

Thank you so much for sharing your insights and your experience with New York State managers and leaders. It was a superb presentation!… I think the message came through loud and clear, and should make a significant difference in the way New York State meets many of its current and future challenges. It was a pleasure meeting and working with you.
- Kathleen Jordan, State of New York

Mr. Lucas designed and presented numerous training/consulting sessions for three New York State agencies and presented trainings for our 58 local Departments of Social Services. The skill sets that were taught left a lasting impact on the trainees and their organizations.
- Bruce Muller, Director, New York State Office of Children and Family Services

Your thoughtful presentation delivered just the right message to our audience.
- James A. McCarthy, President and CEO, Snack Food Association

Great!!
- Charles Rinne, President & CEO, Advocat, Inc.

I would like to express my thanks to you for participating in the 1114th Signal Battalion’s off-site. Your contributions made a significant impact on the 1114 Signal Battalion leaders. I can assure you that we will put your advice and wisdom to good use…. Thanks for your inspiration.
- Lieutenant Colonel Ed Morris, U.S. Army

Jim clearly has the skills to teach well but his personal enthusiasm complements these skills extraordinarily…. Jim’s collegiality and preparation transcend the classroom…. Jim brings experience in international corporate culture, public speaking, management consulting, and other activities…. Moreover, his personal analysis of those experiences is what sets him apart.
- Dr. Peter J. Bicak, Chair of the School of Professional Studies, Rockhurst University

Thank you for coming to Mississippi and sharing your thoughts with our company. You created great initial momentum for making Hudson’s a passionate organization. Your ideas have put a greater mechanism for powersharing™ in place throughout our whole organization. I am seeing and hearing about change in every e-mail I read and each time I listen to our leaders speak…. I wish all of American industry could be filled with your type of thinking…. At Hudson’s I’m doing everything I can think of to put your principles into action in our everyday working environment.
- Bill Hudson, Jr., CEO, Hudson Salvage

Formulating & Executing Strategy were most beneficial topics.
- James Wicker, VP Business Development, Dynamex, Inc.

This seminar was very timely for me.
- J. Olan Jones, President & CEO, Baptist Village, Inc.

This seminar provided an opportunity for personal growth and expansion. I would attend again.
- Delos Sharpton, Baptist Village Retirement Communities

Jim teaches and leads high-level conferences for the American Management Association (AMA), including its premiere course, the week-long Management Course for Presidents. In the 83 year history of the AMA, Jim is the highest-rated speaker, not just compared with Senior Course Leaders, but compared with all faculty.

Jim is also the most frequently requested speaker at the University of Dayton’s Center for Leadership & Executive Development. He has spoken there seven times, with no one else invited back more than twice.