Jason O Harris: Leadership Speaker
Leadership keynote speaker Lt. Col. Jason O Harris delivers military-tested strategies to build resilient teams, strengthen leadership, and drive performance in high-pressure environments.
Quick Facts:
- Highlights:
- Lieutenant Colonel and pilot in the United States Air Force
- 20+ years of military leadership experience
- Highly decorated officer with expertise in high-pressure decision-making
- Keynote speaker across corporate, education, and nonprofit sectors
- Formats: Keynote Speaker, Leadership Expert, Military Leadership Specialist
- Audiences: Corporate leaders, executive teams, educators, and organizations seeking to build resilient teams and improve performance under pressure.
- Outcomes:
- Practical leadership strategies for high-stakes environments
- Stronger team alignment, trust, and accountability
- Increased resilience and confidence in navigating uncertainty
- Travels from: Denver, CO
- **Fee range: $20,001 - $35,000
Talent Services
Keynote Topics:
No Fail Trust™:
No Fail Trust™: The Flight Plan To Cultivating a High-Performance Team.
This transformative keynote empowers leaders and teams to deliver consistently excellent results through a culture of No Fail TrustⓇ. Jason shares tactics, techniques, and practical tools for navigating the inevitable turbulence of life and cultivating high-flying levels of empowerment, commitment, and accountability across your organization.
This program Is perfect for leaders and teams:
- Seeing a lack of engagement and trust but unsure how to foster greater connection and collaboration
- Struggling to improve their team’s performance and productivity (or their own!)
- Needing practical strategies for navigating the ever-changing challenges of life and business
The audience will leave with:
- A new understanding of the critical role trust plays in improving engagement, collaboration, and performance
- A clear framework for cultivating unparalleled trust and enabling greater empowerment, commitment, and accountability
- Practical techniques for adapting to unexpected conditions and challenges while maintaining a high level of trust
- Immediately actionable steps for improving their collaboration, productivity, and job satisfaction
No Fail Trust™ and the Future:
No Fail Trust™ and the Future: Empowering Remote and Hybrid Teams for Peak Performance.
This highly practical keynote equips the audience to develop trust and effective communication regardless of their team members’ physical location. Sharing his own unique leadership experiences, Jason demonstrates how to build a thriving, productive environment for your team, whether they’re remote, hybrid, or in the next office over.
This program is perfect for leaders, teams, and HR professionals:
- Adapting to the complexities of hybrid and remote work environments
- Struggling to build trust and overcome communication hurdles, especially within a virtual or hybrid team
- Needing practical strategies for fostering productivity and empowerment in remote employees
The audience will leave with:
- A better understanding of the future of work and its implications for team dynamics
- Practical strategies for overcoming the challenges of leading and communication with geographically diverse teams
- Actionable insights and practical tactics for engaging and empowering employees for peak performance
No Fail Trust™ Workshop:
No Fail Trust™ Workshop: Building High-Performance Teams (Half-Day Workshop, Virtual or In-Person).
This Interactive workshop equips attendees to create replicable, uniform training and processes that empower people to consistently execute their mission through the No Fail Trust™ framework.
Leaders and teams will learn to:
Understand and implement the three pillars of the No Fail Trust™ framework
Create effective and replicable training programs
Design efficient processes that increase productivity and streamline operations
Attendees will experience an instantly applicable shift in their ability to:
- Foster an environment of commitment and accountability within their teams
- Develop training and processes that improve performance and equip their teams to succeed
- Build a culture of trust and empowerment in their teams and organization
Tools: No Fail Trust™ Workbook
Leading with C.A.R.G.O.:
Leading with C.A.R.G.O.: How to Protect and Empower Your Most Precious Asset – Your People (Half-Day Workshop, Virtual or In-Person).
The CARGO framework taught in this highly actionable workshop equips your leaders to lead more effectively by instilling greater teamwork, initiative, and creativity in themselves and their teams.
Leaders and teams will learn to:
Create Space for Creativity to address challenges and solve problems
Allow Access to Tools & Resources your team needs to succeed
Define Roles and Responsibilities for personal and organizational success
Align specific and measurable Goals and Objectives with your team and leadership
Examine ways to create Opportunities for Success and skill development for your team.
Attendees will experience an instantly applicable shift in their ability to:
- Deliver more innovative, effective solutions by fostering creativity and collaboration
- Equip themselves and their team members with the information, tools, and opportunities necessary for success
- Create a culture that values and celebrates huge successes and small wins.
Talent Short Bio
Jason O Harris is a highly decorated United States Air Force lieutenant colonel, pilot, and keynote speaker known for translating military leadership principles into practical strategies for business and organizational success. With more than two decades of service, he brings deep expertise in leading under pressure, navigating uncertainty, and building high-performing teams.
Throughout his military career, Jason has demonstrated exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and operational excellence in complex, high-stakes environments. These experiences form the foundation of his keynote presentations, where he equips audiences with tools to strengthen resilience, enhance team cohesion, and execute with clarity in challenging conditions.
In addition to his service, Jason is an accomplished author and entrepreneur focused on leadership development and organizational culture. His work centers on helping individuals and teams overcome adversity, align around a shared mission, and unlock their full potential.
Read Full Bio
Lt. Col Jason O Harris is a highly decorated officer and seasoned pilot in the United States Air Force, recognized for his leadership, strategic vision, and commitment to excellence. With over two decades of military service, Lt. Col Harris has accumulated a wealth of experience that transcends the boundaries of conventional leadership. His dynamic approach to team-building, crisis management, and resilience has made him a sought-after keynote speaker across various industries, including corporate, educational, and non-profit sectors.
In addition to his military accolades, Lt. Col Harris is an accomplished author and entrepreneur, known for his groundbreaking work in leadership development and organizational culture. He has dedicated his life to empowering individuals and teams to overcome adversity and achieve their highest potential. His unique blend of military discipline and innovative thinking offers a fresh perspective on leadership that resonates with diverse audiences.
Lt. Col Harris’s keynote presentations are not just lectures; they are transformative experiences designed to inspire, motivate, and equip attendees with practical tools for success. His compelling storytelling, combined with actionable insights, leaves a lasting impact, making him a favorite among event planners and corporate leaders seeking to elevate their teams and drive organizational change.
Lt. Col Jason O. Harris’s journey in the Air Force began at the United States Air Force Academy, where he graduated with honors and earned his commission as a second lieutenant. Throughout his illustrious career, he has held numerous leadership positions, including squadron commander, director of operations, and strategic advisor. His operational experience spans multiple continents and conflict zones, where he has led teams in high-stakes missions with precision and excellence.
As a pilot, Jason O. Harris has logged thousands of flight hours, mastering various aircraft and missions. His expertise in aerial refueling operations and strategic airlift has been instrumental in supporting critical military operations worldwide. His leadership in the cockpit extends to the ground, where he has trained and mentored countless officers and enlisted personnel, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.
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