About James Autry
James
Autry is an author, poet, and consultant. Before taking an early retirement
in 1991 to pursue his current path, he had a distinguished career at Meredith
Corporation as president of its Magazine Group, a 500 million dollar operation
with more than 900 employees. Autry has written ten books and is also a
renowned speaker and lecturer. As a business consultant, he visits top corporations
around the country.
Autry has received many awards and distinctions, among them the distinguished alumnus award for the University of Mississippi, being inducted into its Hall of Fame in 1981, the Headliner Award from Women in Communication in 1990, a Doctorate in Literature from William Jewel College in 1991, and the Missouri State Medal of Honor in 1991.
A native of Memphis, Tennessee, Autry grew up in Mississippi and as a young man, he worked a variety of jobs including: reporter, musician, copy boy, and farm hand. After graduating college, he was a jet fighter pilot in France for four years. Following his military service, Autry joined Meredith Corporation. He currently lives in Des Moines, Iowa with his wife and son.
James Autry Programs:
The Spirit at Work
How do you connect with a group of people when faced with an almost impossible task? Perhaps together you put in the extra effort to get the
new product out. You pull together, set aside ego and title, roll up your sleeves, and get the job done. It feels great. Wouldnt it be wonderful to connect
like that everyday?
Life & Work
In
Life and Work: A Managers Search for Meaning, James Autry explores
with breathtaking insight and sensitivity the emotional and spiritual issues
involved in managing a work force.
Love & Profit
During
his twenty-eight years as a business leader, James Autry learned and practiced
the art of caring leadership on a day to day, person to person basis. In
Love and Profit, he shares his insights and offers an inspiring
model to live by.