Jim Benvie transforms historical wisdom and critical thinking techniques into powerful leadership tools for today’s business professionals. With 40+ years managing multi-million-dollar projects across multiple continents, “The History PM” delivers thought-provoking presentations on pivotal historical events, structured skepticism for excellence, and the evolving nature of leadership. A recognized industry leader whose exceptional expertise earned him an L1 visa—reserved for professionals with specialized skill. Throughout his career, he was specifically recruited for key leadership positions, including the Martin Decker Totco Service Manager (Europe) role, based on his outstanding reputation. Jim served on the PMI Houston board for 6 years, maintained his PMP certification for over 20 years, and earned the Distinguished Toastmaster Award. Jim’s presentations have earned enthusiastic praise from audiences at conferences nationwide: – “Should be on the History Channel” – “This was my favorite presentation of the day!” – “You made me a history lover today!” As a speaker with TyauvinOn Solutions and a dedicated PMI Houston volunteer for over two decades, Jim challenges conventional thinking by connecting historical insights with contemporary challenges. His philosophy of “Some assembly required” encourages leaders to think deeply rather than seeking simplistic solutions. Invite Jim to deliver a presentation that will inspire your audience while providing actionable insights drawn from history’s great leadership and decision-making lessons.