When I first joined the team Jim was a complete deal junkie—going into a “withdrawal” type state until he found the next deal. After Jim’s year-long sabbatical he remains the charismatic and effective leader, but has imparted in our team and myself the “By Me” vs. “To Me” perspective. With Jim’s encouragement I’ve joined Toastmasters, becoming a more effective public speaker, and started to work with a coach trained in CLG techniques which is helping me to take ownership of my career and personal development.
