Motivational Keynote Speaker

Jason Barger is a New York Times-celebrated author, motivational speaker, leadership coach and culture expert.

He delivers over 70 keynote speeches around the world annually and is a dynamic storyteller. He has spoken for iconic brands such as Nationwide Insurance, Discover, Deloitte, Ultimate Software, Wendy’s, Caribou Coffee, SHRM, TEDx, as well as at Global Leadership Conferences around the world.

His books have been celebrated by the global media and as Founder of Step Back Leadership Consulting LLC, he works as a collaborative partner with teams and organizations to develop compelling leaders, culture and visions for the future. Through his books, leadership consulting, culture-shaping and motivational keynote speeches, he strives to make an impact in the world. Every presentation and engagement he does is tailored to meet the unique needs of the audience and maximize the message for each event.

For 10 years, Jason led thousands of people to build 125 houses internationally for families living in poverty and developed a program to serve the homeless on the streets of Columbus, Ohio. In 2004, Jason received a Jefferson Award, a national award given to “Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things.” In 2014, Business First named him one of their 40 Under 40 Award Winners.

Jason is passionate about making a difference in the world through the way we lead and serve every day. You can follow him on Twitter @JasonVBarger and see the bottom of this page to subscribe to his monthly eNewsletter.

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MOST REQUESTED TOPICS

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Thermostat Cultures

how the best proactively shape the culture they desire

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The Future of Leadership

the power shift from top down to participatory

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Change-ology

navigating through times of change to move your focus from “busyness” to “effectiveness”

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Seeing With New Eyes

how the most innovative people think and move in today’s world

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Step Back from the Baggage Claim

returning to purpose, mission, and service

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Delighting Every Customer

the epic experience brands create to win

SPEAKING CLIPS

Focus in A Distracted World

Thermostat Cultures: Setting Your Temperature

Connect Your Message to Your Culture 

Don’t Run Faster—Run Smarter

Language Drives Behavior 

Turning The Ketchup Upside Down

WHAT THEY’RE SAYING

We would hire him again in a minute.

Lee Peterson
WD PARTNERS

I would love to see Jason again in any venue anywhere in the world!

Alfredo Angel
ENTREPRENEURS’ ORGANIZATION

Jason is a true game changer!

Shelly Marks
former EVP, ALLIANCE DATA

Jason is great! He’s a dynamic and engaging person with a great sense of humor. He puts everyone at ease, while still challenging them to think creatively and with a servant’s heart.

Elaine Roberts
CEO, Columbus Regional Airport Authority

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