The Epic Adventure Promise
“Dad, I don’t know how to do this! I don’t want to die!” yelled my son as he dropped over the cliff. Yes, this was my son’s first time on a rappelling rope, about to go on an 80-foot cliffhanger. As I coached him down I prayed he’d hang on with that brake […]
I Am The Parachute
Phone rings, it’s a number I don’t recognize (probably another robocall, I seem to get 5-10 per day now!). “Hello, this is Jason,” I answer. “Jason! Thank you so much for answering. Oh my goodness, I hope you remember me. You performed for our event a few years ago and were the biggest hit we’ve […]
The Team Player Promise
Awaiting my turn backstage I watched as an entire events team was freaking out, running back and forth, chatter on headsets, teleprompter operators with hands in the air, show producers pacing, every team player not sure what to do. The first celebrity speaker had taken 20 minutes longer than allotted, now the second speaker, […]
Happy Father Figure Day
We must have been 12 years old when our scout troop first went skiing with our new Boy Scout’s scoutmaster Rick. He seemed cool, had a great manly beard, nice dark full head of hair, a friendly smile, lived in a big house, and wore perfectly fitted clothes to Church. Thinking we were all […]
JetBlue Signature Service
“Welcome aboard! Are you Mr. Hewlett by chance?” Surprised to be recognized, I said yes and was promptly handed a few items: A blanket, neck pillow, and this handwritten note. Seated in my preferred exit row aisle seat for the 5 hour flight home, I was asked if I wanted a snack […]
Legendary Leadership = Acknowledgement
“Hi TJ”, I said casually, loud enough for her to hear me over the roar of the shuttle. TJ The Shuttle Driver looked in the overhead mirror, and then as if stunned, craned her head over in my direction, nearly losing control of the shuttle as we turned the final corner in the Salt […]
The Mentor You’re Meant to Be
This weekend is the NCAA Final Four Tournament, the teams in basketball that have fought to the finish and survived! Today, Sunday, April 7, 2019, one of the world’s greatest mentors will be honored for a lifetime achievement honor. Coach Tony Ingle has been named National Coach of the Year several times throughout multiple […]
Legendary Leadership: Who is The Heart of Your Team?
The Superbowl was a few weeks ago. Certainly not a nail-biter and with a fairly predictable outcome. What I love most about the spectacle that is this event are the stories which come forth that warm the heart and inspire greater commitment to team, turning co-workers into family members we care for and recognize. […]
The Promise: Raising Legendary Leaders
The other day a man took my order at a restaurant. When I began to speak his eyes widened and he said, excitedly, “You’re Jason Hewlett! You came to my school when I was in 3rd grade. That was the best assembly of my life!” Looking at his full grown beard, head balding, and […]
The Evolution of Signature Moves
Confession: From 2006-2018 I had no idea I was harming people. The message of “Signature Moves” started out innocently enough as a message to help others recognize their talents, gifts, and skills. What I hadn’t realized was that, as Speaker and Performer, I was a surgeon of the mind and heart for the listener! Standing […]