Sessions
Inspiring Peak Performance
9:00 AM - 10:10 AM Fri
Jim Morris draws lessons from his own life experience to inspire others to become mentors and leaders in their own lives and to chase their dreams. His rare quality of being a great entertainer and his sincere personality make him a compelling speaker to audiences of all types. Jim has participated in prestigious speaking events, such as The Million Dollar Round Table, as well as numerous other speaker showcases. He is also the author of The Rookie.
Since 2002, people around the world have experienced Jim’s inspirational and motivational life story. A schoolteacher by trade, Jim is a loveable storyteller who captivates and inspires others to step up and change their lives. His Cinderella story serves as testimony to the power of dreams and their ability to inspire and transform human life. Jim's meteoric rise from 35-year old high school teacher to flame throwing major league pitcher in three months made cinematic history with the release of The Rookie, starring Dennis Quaid. This unforgettable Disney blockbuster won the ESPY Award for Sports Film of the Year. Sports Illustrated also voted it one of the five greatest baseball films ever made.