We are not meant to just live; we are meant to live on purpose. We are here to use our gifts and talents, find our passion, and live life abundantly. But how? How do we find our purpose in life? How do we unlock those innate gifts and talents that help us carry out our purpose? How do we find a path in life that gets us out of bed every morning and allows us to make an impact in a way that leaves an enduring legacy? This book is a journey through how one man found his purpose and ignited his passion; it is not a roadmap, but a story that is meant to inspire you to finally start living your life on purpose. About James Jackson, III: James Jackson, III is a community builder. James Jackson, III currently serves as the Supplier Diversity Program Manager at Zions Bancorporation where he is responsible for building relationships with capable diverse suppliers who can provide goods and services across the enterprise. Mr. Jackson has worked in various areas of the financial industry for 20 years and found his passion in serving and building his community. In conjunction with his role at the bank, Mr. Jackson has served or currently serves on many boards of directors, such as Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah, the Economic Development Corporation of Utah, and the State Workforce Development Board to name a few. In 2009, he founded the Utah Black Chamber. The Chamber was formed to serve the needs of the Black business community and has since become known for connecting and growing Utah’s Black community. Because of its influence, the organization has doubled in size year over year in the last five years, and it continues to expand its platform with a business incubator and a Black history museum coming in the next few years. In 2022, Mr. Jackson stepped down as the President & CEO to focus on other projects and organizations to elevate Utah’s diverse community, such as Living Color Utah and career pathways for Utah’s diverse youth. Mr. Jackson is a bestselling author, speaker, and trainer focused on helping people everywhere live with purpose. He has also been a frequent contributor to the Utah Business Magazine where he writes about diversity and leadership. At the end of 2020, Mr. Jackson, along with 24 business leaders around the world authored the book, Leading Through the Pandemic: Unconventional Wisdom from Heartfelt Leaders. At the beginning of 2022, Mr. Jackson facilitated the Utah Black Chamber’s book publication, Black Utah: Stories from a Thriving Community, featuring interviews with dozens of changemakers in Utah. Then in 2023, he published his own book Living With Purpose: Find Your Passion, Grow Your Influence, Maximize Your Endurance, where he inspires others to discover their purpose through sharing his journey of finding his. Mr. Jackson was honored as Utah Business Magazine’s Forty under 40 (2020), the ‘Who’s Who of Black Utah’ by IMPACT Magazine (2020), Westminster College’s Unsung Hero (2018), and Omega Psi Phi Citizen of the Year (2018). He also was presented with the Dr. Ronald G. Coleman Alumni Award and the David Eccles School of Business Hall of Fame Rising Star Award from the University of Utah in 2023. In the spring of 2022, he earned his Diversity and Inclusion Certification from Cornell University. He earned his undergraduate degrees in marketing and finance from the University of Utah in 2002 and his MBA from the University of Phoenix in 2010. As a Utah native, Mr. James Jackson, III is committed to the social and economic growth of the state’s Black and overall diverse community. His goal is to further promote Utah's diversity with the hopes of it becoming a more attractive destination for people of color. https://www.goldenbraidslc.com/events/living-with-purpose-an-author-event-with-james-jackson-iii
