Jason Jones, PH.D. Featured Organizational Psychologist; Best-Selling Author; and Executive Coach

The science is clear, you don’t instill motivation in people, you ACTIVATE it! Learn what it takes to energize and inspire people toward greater focus, engagement, and passion in their work. Dr. Jones shares a science-based framework to help leaders bypass outdated motivational theories and activate the internal motivation of people to be their best in work and life. Intertwining scientifically proven methods with stories about real-life leadership challenges, Dr. Jones helps attendees take ownership of their role and build confidence in their ability to activate their people. Attendees Gain:

• A deep understanding of what really motivates people
• Specific motivational techniques to activate higher levels of engagement and performance 
• Tools to master the three daily leadership practices of Connecting, Coaching, and Culturing people
• Specific ideas for activating people to be and do their best on the job and in their personal lives
• A proven framework to build a culture where people love to work
• Inspiration to lead at a higher level that will produce greater achievement and results for you and your team

Neuroscience has entered the world of leadership with data and application that is as enlightening as it is interesting. The great leaders of the future will be those who understand how to leverage the power source of our thinking and behavior -- the brain. Utilizing recent scientific discoveries, leaders can learn how to activate more of the brain which can lead to higher levels of motivation, engagement, energy, health, and performance. Attendees Gain:

• Understanding the full power of the brain at work to think and take purposeful action
• Insights into why certain environments and interactions limit employee potential
• Techniques to activate the full brain that boost decision-making, problem-solving, emotional intelligence, and creativity skills
• Actionable tips to engage the brain, capture attention and increase focus 
• Inspiration to lead in a psychologically-friendly manner that helps everyone succeed
• Proven methods for managing underperforming employees
• Inspiration to lead at a high level that will produce greater achievement and results for you and your team

Effective leadership is more than driving results and accountability. The best leaders create experiences for their employees that unleash the best in their people to adapt and thrive in the midst of change, uncertainty, and ambiguity.  

Our current work environment is changing faster than ever before and requires every leader and employee to have a continually evolving mindset and skillset to navigate the rapid rate of disruption. In this session, Dr. Jones inspires audience members to evolve their thinking and language and then challenges each participant to choose to thrive by applying intentional behaviors that include daily intention setting, showing up like a professional, collaborating to achieve, and envisioning success. Attendees Gain:

• Insight into how our brain helps and hinders us during times of change and disruption.
• Abolish your negative thinking default. 
• Breakthrough thinking and feelings that hold you back from being your best.
• Ways to manage burnout and built resilience
• A set of Power Words that will energize yourself and others.
• Boost motivation and positive neurochemistry that creates engagement, high performance, and a sense of fulfillment at work.
• Inspiration to help employees achieve at a higher level and love their work

Leveraging Brain-Based Triggers That Move People to Trust and Action.

We have more distractions in our current work environment than ever before. Recent studies have revealed that a person's ability to focus attention is at an all-time low. This comes during a time when these skills are desperately needed to perform at a high level.

In this keynote, Dr. Jones will inspire attendees to take an evidence-based approach to maintain focus, mitigate distraction, sustain motivation, and create personal accountability for achieving goals. This session uses audience interaction techniques and will inspire every person to take action to be more focused and intentional in their work. Attendees Gain:

• Understanding a science-based approach to setting and achieving effective goals 
• A pathway for taking action that builds confidence
• A practical strategy for avoiding distraction, increasing focus, and accelerating achievement
• Strategies to build momentum and keep yourself motivated throughout the year
• Techniques to manage and even expand your energy to be and do your best every day
• Blueprint for building a system of accountability that will keep you on track to goal achievement