Previously a CEO and senior leader in a number of organizations, James R. Lucas, P.E., is the author of fourteen books, including five recent, acclaimed books on high-impact leadership, designing high-performance organizations, and identifying and conquering the Fatal Illusions that keep organizations from top-tier performance. He consistently challenges conventional wisdom about common business obstacles and has been recognized as a provider of thought-leadership on a variety of leadership topics for more than 20 years.

Mr. Lucas is an award-winning senior faculty member of the American Management Association, where he teaches its premier course, The Course for Presidents. Jim has an extensive speaking schedule, in which he addresses topics from his books and research and has been interviewed frequently on radio and television.