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Jason A. Hunt is a sought-after expert in leadership, influence, and organizational culture—equipping leaders with practical tools to turn good intentions into lasting impact.
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AI Isn’t Replacing Leaders. It’s Exposing Which Ones Never Learned to Discern.
AI has made information free. It hasn’t made judgment easier. Here’s the one question that separates leaders who use AI well from leaders who let it think for them.
How to Train Your Brain to be More Innovative
Most people think innovation is a talent. Sorry friends, it’s not! Innovation is the result of a trained brain. The
Discernment in Leadership: The Skill That Separates Average Leaders from Uncommon Ones
Friends, there’s a quiet problem in leadership today that no one is talking about. It’s not a lack of intelligence,
The Leadership Skill No One Taught You: Stop
Most leaders I work with don’t feel overwhelmed because they’re lazy or unfocused. They feel overwhelmed because everything feels urgent.
STAND Up: How to Influence Up and Advocate Effectively
Ever feel like you’re stuck in the middle—between a team that needs you and leadership that doesn’t always see you?
AQ Is the New Superpower for Innovation
You’ve probably heard of IQ — your intelligence quotient. And EQ — your emotional intelligence. But there’s a new player
The Teamwork Myth: Why We Celebrate the Wrong Heroes
We’ve been told our whole lives that teamwork matters. Schools preach it, workplaces encourage it, and motivational posters won’t let
Teach ‘Em to Fish: How to empower employees
You’ve heard the phrase “You can give a man a fish and feed him for a day or teach him
The 6 Reasons You’re Not Getting What You Want
I had just turned 16. I had a desperate crush on a girl named Joni for the last 18 months.
How to Handle Conflict: Conflict resolution in 7 easy steps
A coworker keeps stealing your sandwich from the break-room fridge. You decide to get back at him by lacing the
Intentionally Get Mad
Several years ago, an incident occurred where I got really mad. It was past bedtime for my kids. I was
Unlocking the Power of Communication: Three Essential Keys
So, I’ve been thinking about communication for a few years now. No matter where I go and who I talk
Dealing with the Difficult: How to handle tough people
Dealing with difficult people is an unavoidable part of life. Whether it’s a difficult coworker, a direct report, a family
How to Get More from Your Employees
We were in the middle of hiring for a new position. I was leading a committee and we’d just finished
How to Handle Stressful Situations
A recent study shows that about 80% of us Americans are stressed at work (Nielsen/Everest College). Is that you? If
Make it Safe To Fail
How open are your people to taking risks? Do they strive to keep the status quo, run from any exposure
Are People Lying to You?
Like it or not, emojis have become part of our life. They may seem like silly little additions that pre-teen
When Leadership Knocks You Down
Leadership is tough! The ongoing stress of meeting deadlines and making the numbers will wear on you. The constant problem
13 Ways to Make the Tough Talk Just a Little Bit Easier
“You should talk to him.” “No!” “Why not?” “It’s not that big of a deal.” “It is a big deal
7 Ways to Get Noticed by Your Leader
Have you ever been in a toy store and saw a kid yelling at his parents for a certain toy?
Stop Setting Goals!
It’s that time of year again…when we’ve messed up on the goals we set for the new year. I know,
Give Them a Second Chance
The afternoon of Saturday, May 25, 1978, proved to be an exciting one for air show aviator Robert Hoover. Bob,
Fake It & You WON’T Make it
“You can’t do it that way!” said a newly ordained manager. “Why not?” asked the operator. “Because it’s not going
Accountability is Everybody’s Responsibility
Four days ago you were in a meeting with Barb. You discussed a project that you were working on and
Don’t be the Hero, be the Guide on the Side
DELEGATION GONE BAD Eric has just delegated an important task to Victor. He felt good about this. Besides, Jason Hunt
Genchi Genbutsu
“If we take care of our people, they will take care of our customers, and the customers will come back.”
Are People Lying to You?
To understand why people lie, let’s start with some thoughts on emojis. Like it or not, emojis have become part
The 10 Commitments: What people can expect from you
Do people know what to expect from you? You spend a great deal of time explaining expectations to them, but
How to Finally Keep The Monkeys Off Your Back!
You take on more work than you should. It’s time to get the monkey off your back for good! Tell