Public speaking, media training, presentation training, crisis communications
Posts Tagged james arthur ray
Sweat Lodge ‘Guru’ Found Guilty
James Arthur Ray, the self-help guru who had appeared on Oprah, was found guilty Wednesday of negligent homicide in the deaths of three people who died during a sweat-lodge ceremony he hosted in 2009. Fifty-six people had paid $10,000 each to attend the event, which Ray would help them achieve their full potential. They signed waivers acknowledging death was a risk; still, Ray encouraged them to ignore signs of distress. Ray was acquitted of more serious manslaughter charges. He could face anything from probation up to 11 years in prison.
Here are past comments and analysis from TJ Walker on the Ray case:
James Arthur Ray charged with Manslaughter
Posted by TJ Walker in Crisis Communications, Presentation Skills Training, Professional Speakers, Public Speaking Skills, Sermons, Uncategorized on February 4, 2010
I hope James Arther Ray gets a fair trial on his manslaughter charges, but since I’m not going to be a jury member, I’m free to weigh in. I hope he gets convicted and serves some time in his own “sweat lodge” with no easy escape.
It’s important to remember that history shows us that the greatest leaders who help humanity are usually great speakers. But it’s also important to remember that the worst self-serving tyrants who lead people to their own deaths are usually great speakers too.
Recent Comments