Jim is passionate about helping others discover their potential through training and development. As the Principal Consultant at St. Paul Leadership Consultants LLC, Jim serves a variety of nonprofit and for-profit clients. He also worked at Target Corporation for 32 years, serving in a variety of roles in HR, Merchandising, and IT.
Jim’s teaching and research interests include strategy development, influence and influence tactics, and leading transformational change. He is also a public speaking coach and is passionate about developing new trainers.
Jim received his MA in business/marketing education from the University of Minnesota and his BS in retailing from the University of Wisconsin–Stout.
Jim teaches Storytelling for Influence, Deliver High-Impact Training, and Intentional Influence for the University of Minnesota's professional development programs.
He produced the articles Six Cardinal Rules for Effective Trainers and Training for Impact: From Good to Great as well as these webinars: