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’s professional demeanor and valuable content are really great offerings to our attendees. His presentations on leadership and culture align with our People First philosophy. We look forward to working with Jason on more programs in the future!
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 was the speaker at our Annual Spring Seminar. The way he engages his audience is quite remarkable. He brought fun, energy and a lot of inspiration to our event.
Jason’s message was extremely well-received by our students, staff, faculty, and corporate partners who were also present at the event. Jason spoke as the keynote to one of our annual signature events for our students. He tailored his speech to address the theme of our event and was a pleasure to work with.
