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Technologist, Startup Sales Manager, Fortune 50 Executive, CEO, and C-Suite Consultant
Relationships
formed at every level
"I was teaching internet protocols at Kennedy Space Center before people could spell 'www', let alone TCP/IP"
Best known for his executive contribution to the growth of Cisco Systems
from $300M to $26B, turning around the Southeast Region from worst to first with 180% single year growth, transforming the Federal business with 300% growth, involvement in 72 acquisitions in 3 years and standing up 3 billion-dollar business units while forming over 140 global alliances.

James served as Chairman of the internet advisory council to two Presidents of the United States (Clinton and Bush 43). In this role James contributed his leadership to coordinating industry’s response to the national needs of the United States during and after the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
"One of the most effective Relationships I have had the privilege to foster was an alliance among industry and government entities that helped ensure continuity of government during a time of national crisis."


Being a believer in giving back, James has contributed his executive skills to several faith-based and policy-based nonprofits organizations, again revitalizing and expanding their national and global impact through the successful formation of relationships.
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Now based in Dallas/Fort Worth, TX and Missoula, MT with his wife, Pam, James shares the skills and insights of the Six Strand Weave, his blueprint for others to form successful relationships and avoid the ones that will keep your organization from achieving its utmost.




"Whether it be speaking at an event, consulting with a board, or working with executive leadership, forming effective Relationships brings results"
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