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Jim Rafferty

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Leader By Accident
Country or state 
United States (Maryland)
Available to 
Global
City 
Baltimore
Fee 
Languages 
English
Volunteer
Yes
Timezone 
America/New_York

Personal Details

Bio

Author of Leader By Accident: Lessons in Leadership, Loss and Life, Jim tells the story of being thrust into a leadership role under tragic circumstances, and how that experience shaped a journey into entrepreneurship. His message covers not only leadership but the life-changing things that happen when we leave our comfort zones and cultivate a sense of gratitude.

A lifelong communicator, Jim is also Principal of JMRketing, LLC, a marketing consultancy in Baltimore, Maryland.

Current position (1)

Author

Leader By Accident

Degrees (1)
Radio-TV Communications
Ithaca College
1978 to 1981

Presentations

Presentations (1)
Leader By Accident

Jim's story begins with taking over as Scoutmaster of his son's Boy Scout troop under unimaginable circumstances, and with almost no relevant experience. The challenges and rewards of that experience fueled another unexpected and life-changing journey into entrepreneurship.
Touching, moving, but with plenty of humor along the way, the Leader By Accident story has been very well received.
"Your story is beautiful and inspiring. The way you shared it was so engaging."
"Best speaker we've had this year."
"Thank you again for delivering such an inspiring message."

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Expertise (5)

Leadership
Leadership Power of Gratitude Scouting Boy Scouts of America
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Why choose me? 

"Jim is a natural-born storyteller and he will have you laughing and crying."

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