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James is also a highly acclaimed industry author and international speaker on the subjects of investment leadership, culture and building high performing teams. A frequent keynote speaker at CFA Institute, Mutual Fund Educational Alliance, Investment Adviser Association, U.S. Institute and other major industry conferences, James is recognized for his insightful, inspiring and entertaining presentations. His most recent books are Type, Talent and Teams (2018), Lessons on Leadership (LOL) (2018) and Money, Meaning, and Mindsets (2017). Prior books include Investment Leadership: Building a Winning Culture for Long-Term Success (Wiley, 2003) and High Performing Investment Teams (Wiley, 2006). They identify elements of leadership and teamwork that lead to sustainable success for investment firms. His articles have been published in the FAJ and JPM. James has 20 years’ experience as a research analyst, portfolio manager, and director of buy-side investment operations. 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