J. N. Whiddon
J. N. “Jim” Whiddon is founder and CEO of The Old School, a professional development and consulting firm specializing in exceptional personal skills and mentoring systems for college programs, young professionals, and corporate executives.
After a short stint in college coaching while in graduate school, Jim spent more than thirty years in the financial industry as an accomplished business owner and national thought leader, where he authored three books in the investing genre.
Impassioned with the mission of pouring wisdom into the next generation, Whiddon sold his highly successful financial firm in 2013 and wrote The Old School Advantage: Timeless Tools for Every Generation. As a father of four millennials, he felt compelled to write a book containing the how-to’s of life. The Mentor is an attempt to put the principles he teaches into story form.
Whiddon has been quoted by national media outlets including the Wall Street Journal, CNBC, and Fortune magazine. He has hosted a daily radio show on CNN Headline News in Dallas and been a Fox News Radio contributor. His work has been published in more than 350 newspapers and publications across the country.
Learn more at https://jnwhiddon.com/.
Books by J. N. Whiddon
J. N. Whiddon, The Old School founder, arms you with the tools and wisdom you need to succeed in The Old School Advantage: Timeless Tools for Every Generation. It’s all about giving you an edge in life, not just an edge in school or your career. Learn to deliver impactful presentations using ready recall. Influence people with WOW! words and probing questions. Master the art of storytelling. Your acquisition of these skills through The Old School will allow you to make a lasting impression in every encounter. Become a life-changing leader dedicated to success as well as significance.
School never truly lets out, no matter your age. Leaders never stop seeking out and soaking up knowledge. If you want to stand out in an age in which information is everywhere but wisdom is elusive, you need to be more than just technically skilled. You need to be a leader equipped with discernment “beyond your years.”
With these indispensable tools, you can build a life and leave a legacy that will endure. Don’t fall behind, and don’t settle for mediocrity. Give yourself the Old School advantage.
College senior Aaron Woods is starting his last semester at State U, and as he walks into Professor Daniels' Business Communications 426 class, he doesn't know what he's in for. Over the course of 15 weeks, Professor Daniels' will teach Aaron and his class about his 12 Keys to Professional Success - invaluable communication and career-boosting tools that will help you conquer life after graduation.
The semester has begun, and Professor Johnathan Daniels welcomes his next batch of students into his classroom. He teaches the capstone Business Communications course at State U, one of the most valuable classes a student can take. As senior Aaron Woods takes his seat, he has no idea the wealth of knowledge, skills, and communication tools he's about to receive that will help him conquer life after graduation. Dr. Daniels' curriculum consists of his "12 Keys to Professional Success," which offer help and guidance through any career-related obstacle someone might encounter. As Aaron and his class make their way through the 12 Keys, they'll gain wisdom and learn how to master simple principles - such as establishing rapport with others, time management, interview skills, dressing professionally, and more - that, when added together, yield results that are undeniable. Grab a seat: class is about to begin.