Influence That Lasts Starts Here
Most leadership problems aren’t caused by a lack of effort, information, or good intentions.
They’re caused by a lack of influence.
Leaders are promoted for performance, then expected to manage people without ever being trained to lead them. They juggle deadlines, solve fires, and run from one meeting to the next—while wondering why their teams aren’t more engaged or accountable.
The result? They move fast, miss key signals, and fall back on old tools like title, pressure, or perks to get results. It works—until it doesn’t. Compliance fades the second they walk away, and change stalls before it starts.
If you’re seeing burnout, high turnover, or disconnected teams, the root issue is usually the same: your leaders never learned how to influence.
That's Where Jason Comes In.
Jason A. Hunt is a leadership speaker and author who helps leaders create bigger impact and more influence through discernment. He does so by teaching them how to slow down, tune in, and choose better. His keynotes and training sessions are built on decades of real-world experience and grounded in science—not fluff or hype.
Jason combines the neuroscience of attention, the psychology of influence, and behavioral economics into simple, practical tools that leaders can use immediately.
Whether he’s speaking on stage or working hands-on with a team, Jason’s message is clear: Real leadership isn’t about force…
It’s about influence.
(and counting!)
Jason Learned All Of This The Hard Way.
In the second year of his first principal role, he found himself hiding in a dark, empty portable classroom—in the middle of a regular school day. Burned out. Frustrated. Wondering why everything felt so heavy, even though he was technically “in charge.”
That moment hit hard: he realized he had been leading through title, not through trust. He had the position, but not the influence.
Right then, he made a decision: to spend the rest of his life learning, practicing, and teaching the kind of leadership that actually works.
Leadership that earns commitment. that creates impact. people choose to follow.
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What Makes Jason Uncommon
- He listens very carefully to understand your desires and customizes his content to make sure that it fits your audience. He'll even dress up according to your theme.
- He is tool-based, not full of philosophy. Participants will get practical, actionable, and memorable tools to make them uncommon.
- Having spent 15 years working with middle and high schoolers, he knows how to keep presentations engaging and interactive for all participants.
- The concepts and principles that he teaches can be applied immediately - and he never leaves an event without committing people to apply them in a personal way.
- Stronger confidence, a more positive culture, better employee retention, and clear direction are frequent results of his messages.
- He is passionate, hard-working, and an eternal optimist. That means that he will make it easy for you and he will always be ready, even if the tech fails.
- He loves to have a great time so your audience will have fun!
Fun Facts About Jason
- Jason's first leadership position was leading 100 church members in outer Siberia at the age of 19.
- In his spare time, Jason makes and sells root beer at the local farmers market.
- Jason has failed in leadership at least 3 times.
- Jason is the past president of the National Speakers Association of Minnesota.
- Despite his dad's advice, Jason now drives a Jeep Wranger JKU.
- Jason is a certified DISC and 6 Geniuses presenter
- Jason recently was recognized with the Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) distinction, which only 17% of speakers have world-wide.
- Jason started speaking in 2016.
- Jason loves to spend time on his Yamaha Vstar 1300 motorcycle and to give all the Harley riders a hard time.
- Jason has a master's degree in leadership and is certified by the John Maxwell team.
- Jason has written 5 books on leadership.