CREATING BREAKTHROUGH TEAMS

01-20-2012

The success of any team begins at the beginning with the leader...  read >>

TELL THE STORY

12-06-2011

When it comes to communication, the story is everything. Whether it’s selling, leading, managing, teaching or preaching, the power of story is the power of change.  read >>

IMITATE FOR SUCCESS

09-09-2011

You have the capability to improve your relationships, ramp up your ability to learn and increase the quality of your overall experience of life.   read >>

RETAILING, REBRANDING, RISK TAKING & J. C. PENNY

01-27-2012

If you are going to succeed in any business - in any arena - in todays competitive environment, you had better think out-of-the-box, embrace change and take some risk. That is exactly what the former Apple executive, Ron Johnson, has put into motion since he took over as CEO of J. C. Penney Co. last November.   read >>

THE PARADOX ON THE COMPETITIVE SPIRIT

01-14-2012

I have always been concerned – more so lately – about the dog-eat-dog, kill or be killed, Darwinian survival mindset of business leaders today. I don’t mean to imply that I believe all competition is bad. It has its place and,  read >>

On a movie set: A lesson in Leadership

01-07-2012

I just recently returned from visiting on the set of the new Tom Cruise movie ONE SHOT being filmed in Pittsburgh, Pa. It was an educational and enlightening   read >>

Imagine That!

James Mapes, the leading authority on the psychology of "applied imagination" demonstrates that success can be achieved by a clear understanding of how the imagination works and how people can learn to use it. more >>

True Leadership

In this lively and interactive presentation, best-selling author James Mapes incorporates his legendary humor, movie clips and an array of audience exercises to push aside the leadership field clutter and get down to a fundamental understanding of what leadership traits are essential to success.more >>

January 20, 2012 - James Mapes In The Wicker Tree

James Mapes plays The Reverend Moriarty in the horror/black comedy film THE WICKER TREE opening in 10 major cities on January 27. Watch the trailer at http://www.thewickertreemovie.com/

Curve Wire Magazine Interview
James is interviewed by Curve Wire for his role in the movie.more >>

Connecticut Post Interview
CT Post presents a recent interview with James to discuss his role in the upcoming film.more >>

January 2012 - Personal Excellence Magazine

James is a featured contributor to Leadership Excellence - a magazine that focuses on Life Leadership. James has written an article entitled, "Tell The Story" that emphasizes the importance of the "power of story" when it comes to the "power of change" in your life.more >>

January 10, 2012 - Merisant Company - Chicago, Il

James will be presenting the Keynote address of IMAGINE THAT! - followed by three breakout sessions to sales teams of Merisant Company in Chicago, Ill.

December 11, 2012 - Real Life Survival Guide

James appeared as a guest editor on the show, where the topics were Gifts, Relatives, and Managing Expectations.more >>

Harness the power of 'Quantum Leap Thinking'

Trying to control the unconscious mind is like a rider trying to exert his will on an elephant to control the animal. "The rider cannot control the elephant, but he can influence the elephant," says James Mapes, who uses this analogy as the title of his new book, The Elephant and The Rider: Living An Exceptional Life, which is slated to be published in January.more >>

Elephant In The Room Is Your Subconscious

As part of the 2011 New York Nonprofit Conference in New York, N.Y., held by the Direct Marketing Association Nonprofit Federation (DMANF) on August 17, 2011, James spoke to the audience about tools that can help sharpen their imaginations, "increasing [their] ability to communicate and ability to work as a fundraiser." more >>

Special Keynote Presentation

James will be the Keynote Speaker at the 2011 NY Nonprofit Conference, August 17-18, 2011 in New York City. This year's theme is all about "bests" - Bringing Out the Best in the Big Apple: Best Thinking... Best Ideas... Best Solutions. more >>

Total Picture Radio

James recently participated in a three part Leadership Channel Podcast on TotalPicture Radio with Peter Clayton Reporting.
Program 1: True Leadership   listen >>

Program 2: Imagine That!   listen >>

Program 3: Pre and Post-Surgery patients learn to reduce fear and pain and heal faster    listen >>

Conscious Lifestyles

James recently recorded a high energy radio interview with Ginger Leilani Chapin. Her very excellent program is called Conscious Lifestyles.   listen >>