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Wednesday, January 20th
SHBC Personal Development Series
Speaker: Jim Eschrich
Author, Entrepreneur, Motivational Speaker
Courage. When that word is uttered, more often than not it’s in connection with some heroic deed such as running into a burning building to rescue someone. And while such selfless acts certainly reflect great courage, there is another level of courage that lies beneath the surface waiting to emerge. Though not as extreme, it’s a critical element necessary for succeeding in today's fast-paced business world.
In his book 'Courage for the Rest of Us,' author, speaker, entrepreneur, and former member of the U.S. National Bobsled Team, Jim Eschrich, explains that becoming preoccupied with strategizing and planning is the old paradigm. The new paradigm emphasizes execution, an action-oriented mentality. Why the change? One, the speed of business is fast... and getting faster! And two, true insight can only come from being in the thick of the action.
Through Jim’s first hand, and often outrageous experiences he spells out what it means to thrive in a business world where extraordinary has become the new ordinary. Learn how to find the courage to get in the game.
Title: The Courage to Get In the Game
Jim is 52 years old and the proud father of two teenage daughters – Anna and Jamie. He worked in the advertising agency and corporate world as a market researcher for the first 13 years of his professional life. For the next 13 as a small business owner of a market research firm, okay, he is a one-man band specializing in the interrogation (nicely) of consumers – commonly referred to as qualitative research for those in the biz.
He is also a part-time personal trainer; a retired certified flight instructor in single engine airplanes and a commercial-rated glider pilot; he is a former member of the 1987 U.S. National Bobsled Team; a two-time runner at the 2007 Pamplona Bull Run, and author of the new book Courage for the Rest of Us.
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