He delivers dynamic keynote speaking engagements annually around that world that impact thousands of people. He has spoken for iconic brands such as Nationwide Insurance, Discover, Deloitte, NetJets, Kaiser Permanente, UKG, 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. In 2021, Jason Barger was recognized as a “Top 200 Global Thought Leader to Follow” by PeopleHum.
Jason is passionate about making a difference in the world through the way we lead and serve every day. You can follow him on social media @JasonVBarger and find his podcast “The Thermostat with Jason Barger” everywhere you get podcasts and see the bottom of this page to subscribe to his monthly eNewsletter.
SPEAKING CLIPS
The “Future of Work”
Thermostat Cultures: Setting Your Temperature
Connect Your Message to Your Culture
Don’t Run Faster—Run Smarter
Language Drives Behavior
Flipping the Leadership Pyramid
Jason came to Quito, Ecuador to give a speech to some of the most influential business owners of the city. His presentation skills, his way of engaging the audience, and his sense of humor make Jason a great speaker whom I would love to see again in any venue anywhere in the world!
Jason’s messages about leadership in a distracted world and proactively setting the temperature for the culture you desire were impactful for our audience. He has great energy and uses humor and engaging stories to deliver messages that are actionable and thought-provoking. We wanted to share these messages wider throughout our organization so we booked him for 4 more events across the country this year!”
Jason’s speech was very thoughtful. He tailored his thoughts specifically for our group and truly kept the entire audience engaged!
The feedback from our conference attendees has been overwhelmingly positive, with many expressing how Jason’s keynote added significant value to their understanding of leadership, teamwork, and the pursuit of excellence. Jason’s passion for creating positive change and inspiring excellence was evident throughout, and we are grateful to have had him as a keynote speaker for our conference.
