Dr. Jim Rives

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Founder & CEO at Executive Leadership Institute Inc.

Greater Phoenix Area, United States

Overview

Dr. Jim Rives is the Founder and CEO of Executive Leadership Institute Inc. , where he created the i3 Catalyst AI Ecosystem to transform leadership through neuroscience and artificial intelligence. He holds a Doctor of Divinity and is a Certified NeuroChange Practitioner. People he has worked with often describe him as remarkable, phenomenal, and world-class.

He integrates faith-based principles with scientific methodologies, using his Doctor of Divinity to offer a holistic and deeply transformational experience for leaders.

Personality Overview

Fast But Wary

Demanding

Objective Thinker

They are not focused on building rapport and relationships.  They respond well to strong and respectful communication. They are very proud of what they do.

Topics They Care About

AI in Leadership
Creator of the i3 Catalyst AI Ecosystem, a platform that fuses Artificial and Human Intelligence to accelerate executive growth, adaptability, and purpose.
Neuroscience-Based Coaching
Applies neuroscience, somatics, and emotional intelligence to rewire how leaders think, decide, and inspire, helping them break through invisible limits.
Leadership Transformation
Focuses on shifting leaders from extrinsic (success) to intrinsic (significance) motivation to cultivate high-performance cultures and lasting impact.

Media Appearances

About - Executive Leadership Institute Inc.. Featured in Executive Leadership Institute Inc.

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Work History

1-2010
Founder & CEO at Executive Leadership Institute Inc.
1-2008
Executive Leadership Online Training | Online Coaching | Leadership Development at Executive Leadership Institute Inc.
3-2008
Relatable Experiences | Partnering Reasons | Companies You Know at Executive Leadership Institute Inc.
3-2004 - 1-2008
Executive Recruitment | Human Resource Staffing | Human Resource Training at (Confidential but a National firm serving Financial Services Industry)
5-1997 - 1-2001
Executive Recruiting | IT Recruiting at Cipolla & Associates

Education

1984 - 1986
BS Business from California Baptist University
1987 - 1988
Doctor of Divinity from California Graduate School of Theology

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Exp : 25 Location : Greater Phoenix Area, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : Founder & CEO at Executive Leadership Institute Inc.
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Insights For Selling To Dr. Jim

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points without becoming too analytical
  • Objectively showcase the impact that your product creates
  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending time doing small talk

DONT's

  • Avoid being a storyteller and don’t try to oversell
  • Don’t focus on process and rules, give the impression of being a ‘gets it done’ person
  • Don’t be in a rush to invite them for a social meet and greet

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Dr. Jim is

  • Confidence in impact is paramount to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Dr. Jim

  • If they decide not to go ahead, they will say no without hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Dr. Jim move?

  • They can take decisions very fast if you manage to convince them.
  • Can Dr. Jim take some risk or not?

  • The risks don’t matter much to them.

You And Dr. Jim

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