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Looking Around for God; Oddly Reverent Observations of An Unconventional Christian

James Autry
Author, Consultant, Coach
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Des Moines IA 50312
515-279-1245

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BIOGRAPHY
Before taking early retirement in 1991 to pursue his present career, Jim Autry had a distinguished career at Meredith Corporation as Senior Vice President and President of its Magazine Group, a 500 million dollar publisher with over 900 employees. He directed the operation of 22 special interest publications and 14 magazines, including Better Homes and Gardens, Ladies' Home Journal, and Metropolitan Home.

Mr. Autry has also been active in many civic and charitable organizations, most notably with disability rights groups. He served as chairman of the board of the Epilepsy Foundation of America and worked with the White House Conference on Families. He is a founder of the Des Moines National Poetry Festival.

Jim has been instrumental in shaping the field of service journalism and has worked to establish service journalism chairs at the University of Missouri and the University of Mississippi, where he was named a Distinguished Alumnus and was elected to the Alumni Hall of Fame. Jim is a speaker and workshop leader, specializing in leadership and management, particularly in creating a workplace in which people can do good work, can find meaning in their work, and can share in the rewards--not just the professional and financial rewards, but the psychological, emotional, and spiritual rewards of a job well done.

ARTICLES/BOOKS
Looking Around for God; Oddly Reverent Observations of An Unconventional Christian
The Book of Hard Choices; How to Make The Right Decisions at Work and Keep Your Self Respect
The Spirit of Retirement: Creating a Life of Meaning and Personal Growth
Love and Profit: The Art of Caring Leadership
The Servant Leader: A Practical Guide To Using The Principles Of Servant Leadership
Real Power: Business Lessons from the Tao Te Ching
Confessions of an Accidental Businessman
Life and Work: A Manager’s Search for Meaning
Nights Under a Tin Roof
Life After Mississippi

WHAT GETS YOU UP IN THE MORNING?
"Looking at creating a life of meaning and personal growth, what is the definition of well-being, contentment, and security? Does it include emotional fulfillment, joy, and bliss? Does it include a deep sense of connection with the people you most care about and who most care about you? And what about a continuing or a renewed quest for a greater understanding of the ageless mysteries, of the great unknown, of a higher power, of God?"