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OWN YOUR SPACE, with Jason Johnson

by Jason Johnson

The Future of Leadership is Heart-Centered. People are waking up, and realizing there's a better way to do business... and the answer lies in Leadership. I've been leading teams for over 3 decades... all the while, maintaining high Employee Retention numbers, Profit %'s, Revenue $'s, and top Employee Engagement scores... amongst my peers. AND I did it by creating an environment where people felt safe, made mistakes and learned to grow. I simply treated people... with compassion, empathy & kindness. Tune In... to the conversations and join the movement. [email protected]

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Episodes

  1. 67. Transition from Manager to Leader

    The transition from being a “Manager” to being a “Leader” is being responsible for those who do the job, not being responsible for the actual job. Taking care of your people…. with Human Kindness. Creating an environment that allows people to show up as their whole self. Creating the space that...

  2. 66. Cat Moore, Human Connections

    On this episode, my guest Cat Moore and I talk about the importance of holding space for one another. Cat is a TEDx + Motivational Speaker, a Consultant, an Innovator, a Mom... and the Director of Belonging at the University of Southern California. She has held thousands of conversations with...

  3. 65. Damon West: Be A Coffee Bean

    Thank you for pressing the play button. I hope you find tremendous value in Episode 65, with Damon West. His story is amazing! Having every opportunity in life, Damon made some bad decisions, getting caught up in drugs and criminal activity which landed him in a Texas maximum security prison,...

  4. 64. Toxic Positivity

    I was recently made aware of ”Toxic Positivity”…. as such that, for someone living with depression can feel even more isolated when people try to tell them “it will be ok”… “you will get over this”…. “Life happens for you you”. Yes, I believe all of that…. Power of the Mind stuff… However, when…

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  5. 63. C.L.I.C.K. with your TEAM

    When you have Heart Center Leadership in the work environment … creating a “Human Kindness” space… by getting to know your co-workers….as Human Beings… it allows people to feel recognized and validated… which reduces stress and triggers productivity… growth… and people start to thrive with their...

  6. 62. “Be Kind” Leadership: 101

    Thank you… so much, for pressing the play button. I truly appreciate you and your time. This is a short episode for learning the first steps in…Leading with Kindness. What does it mean to “Be Kind”? It’s easy… or can be, with practice. It doesn’t have to be complicated. So, over the next 9 and a...

  7. 61. Every Moment: You are Either Experiencing or Influencing

    Thank you so much for pressing the Play Button. This is a short episode I put out as I was journaling my thoughts. Every moment we have, we are either taking in energy (experiencing) or putting out energy (influencing). We have control over that energy. Whether we are Experiencing or Influencing…...

  8. 60. Maxwell Ishmail, Building Community (starts with you)

    Maxwell Ishmail and I worked together for the 3 years I lived in Denver, Colorado from 2010 to 2013. I invited Max on the show as my guest, for a few reasons. "Thank you, Max", for nudging me to start the podcast.... for putting the idea in my head. Maxwell's energy is.... "life giving"... he's...

  9. 59. Reflecting on Tomorrow

    This is my first podcast recording in 2022. Up until recently, I've been fairly consistent and doing one a week. However, for the past 3 to 4 weeks, I've been reflecting on my journey in 2021.... all the amazing people I've interviewed... my podcast statistics... and taking time to pause.... and...

  10. 58. Noel DiBona, Building Teams To Achieve Greater Results

    Noel DiBona, Founder of DiBona & Associates, has been consulting organizations for over 20 years. He’s worked with over 300 companies of all sizes, from Ford Corporation to small family Start-ups. His methods are simply getting teams to work better, together. Noel and his associates focus on...

  11. 57. Anna Sandborn, Emotional Intelligence is the Future of Leadership in Corporate

    Anna Sandborn, is a wife, a mother and a Heart Centered Leader from Sweden. She is also the Owner of Mpire Development, a company that helps leaders build an environment that focuses on empowering and inspiring people, teams and organizations to come together in a synergistic way. She's helping...

  12. 56. Eric Brothers, "A Savage with a Lion’s Heart"

    "A Savage with a Lion's Heart" is how Eric Brother's describes himself. He's a father, a husband, a business co-owner... and a Marine Corps Veteran who struggles with PTSD. Eric's journey through life has taken him from one side of the U.S. to the other......and from the streets of Baghdad, to…

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  13. 55. Nicole Rand, Discovering Your Value

    In this episode, I am joined by Nicole Rand, President & Founder of Career Path Global, who has spent years helping others on there professional journey; all the way from building a resume to self discovery. Nicole is truly a "Career Inspirer"... helping others intertwine with their passion with...

  14. 54. Shaun Browne, Be You, Be Love, Be Change.

    Shaun Browne is my mentor’s mentor. I reached out to him to talk about how Love works. He provided his thoughts, his insight, his experience… and I wanted to share it with you. - Love is Creation - Creation is Cultivating - We Cultivate our Environment - Love cannot be Forced - We are all part of…

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  15. 53. Jonathan Darling, on LEADERSHIP

    This is my conversation with Jonathan Darling, Leadership Development Coach & Motivational Speaker. What an Amazing HumanBeing! This episode goes a little longer than I prefer, but we had a lot to talk about. I hope you listen all the way through, to the end. Here are some highlights from this...

  16. 52. Year One- that’s a wrap!

    Wow…It’s hard to believe a year has gone by since I started this journey. 52 weeks… 52 episodes. Thank you so much for pressing the play button. I truly appreciate it. I hope that something I’ve said… or a guest I’ve had… has brought you value. As I reflect and think about the words I say to...

  17. 51. Humankind Superpowers

    We are all HumanBeings… Beings of the same kind… the Humankind… Our experiences are similar… but unique to us… because of our path. Because of ….the information we take in. Our Perception of our environment. Your thoughts… your feelings… your experiences… are yours. The experiences you have in...

  18. 50. Be The Greenhouse

    “Be The Greenhouse” As Leaders (like gardeners) we create the environment in which our people grow. We have the ability (and responsibility) to provide them with all the ingreadiants and nutrients for them to thrive. It takes work….Hard work. But isn’t Life hard? It’s about choosing your “hard”…

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  19. 49. Your Perception Controls Your Behavior

    Perception Controls Behavior … down to our cellular level. How we perceive our environment controls how we adapt in order to survive. ….It’s how we adapt to our environment. But here’s the big reveal…. We are not separate from our environment…. We are the environment. And… as a unit… as a group……

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  20. 48. Flow State: Self, Team & Culture

    When you think about high performing athletes throughout history they will talk about being “in the zone”. Or having “zen”. Those experiences are know as Flow State … or a Flow State of Mind. It’s when you are so immersed in something so deeply that the world around you becomes quite. Being in a...

  21. 47. Say It… for Growth’s Sake.

    If you have a feeling or thought that is sitting with you… something that’s important to you….then speak up… and ‘Say It.’ The only way for others to understand… is to take what you feel and put it out there. Start the conversation. Start the dialogue. But the really important thing to remember…....

  22. 46. Challenging Your Perspective Leads to Growth.

    We are all moving in some sort of direction. We are trying to go somewhere specific. We are in motion… we are “busy” creatures. We are balancing life, between work, home, friends….our own personal “wants” or needs. Let me ask you this… is your “busy” ….productive? Are you making progress with…

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  23. 45. YOU, are In Control of You!

    If someone else can do something, then you can do it. It can be done….and sometimes, even surpassed. You can do whatever it is you put your mind 🧠 to. Whatever it is your heart ❤️ is set on... You can do it. I’m not saying it will be easy… and often it isn’t, but whatever it is deep down inside…

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  24. 44. Mindful or Mind Full?

    Is your Mind Full of the past or future? Is it full of things that have already happened ….or the things that have yet to come? Or…are you being mindful in the present moment? I think both are necessary… but the key is to know when you should think about the past or the future…AND when you should...

  25. 43. Scott Lynch, The Motivated Mind

    Thank you so much for pressing the play button. Scott Lynch is the host of THE MOTIVATED MIND, a podcast I’ve been listen to for the last year. Scott is super intentional… thoughtful and on a mission to help all of us be better human beings…. for ourselves and the ones we love. Life…is simply...

  26. 42. How are You doing?

    When’s the last time you checked in with yourself? How are things going? How are you doing? Life is “busy” as you know. It’s important that you take time…. Or make time…. To interject moments into your life that align with your goals. Recognize the Wins… acknowledge the positive moments in your...

  27. 41. Nathan Todd has a Disability and is CONNECTED AF

    This has to be one of the best conversations I’ve had since I started “interviewing” people. Nathan Todd has Cerebral Palsy. He’s a Loneliness Coach, a Motivational Speaker and a wonderful Human Being. He does work with a non-profit organization in which he has “Story Time” reading for kids, but...

  28. 40. The Art of Leadership

    Michelangelo said “Every block of stone has a statue inside it and it is the task of the sculptor to discover it.” As an Artist myself, I can tell you that being a sculptor is like being a Leader. Leadership is helping your team members uncover the things they are good at and highlighting those...

  29. 39. Transferring the Energy you Harness

    That’s right, you harness Energy…. and you may not even realize it, but you do. I’ve talked about it in previous episodes, but we are made of energy. It’s continuous. It flows from us. Whatever you are feeling or going through, you project out into the world. Understanding that… think about what...

  30. 38. P E C K …. Take small bites

    We live in a world of acronyms. So I wanted to leave you with P E C K. be PRESENT, have EMPATHY and COMMUNICATE with KINDNESS. Whether you are leading a team, goal setting, working on a project or just leading yourself, PECK away at your moments. Take small bites, making the world around you a...

  31. 37. (of)Service Leadership

    Being a great leader starts with Self-Leadership…and becomes Servant-Leadership. Thay are one in the same. Read this and think about yourself….. then read it again and think about the ones you serve. “Being a better version of you, forgiveness, being present, adding value, being (of)service,...

  32. 36. Always Learning/ Always Growing: The Influences I Invite In.

    Step back and take a look at the way you lead and how effective it is. Open yourself up to influences different from your own. Is your Leadership style Diverse? Is it Inclusive? Are you being intentional? Are you listening to others? Open to all possibilities? ReThink your approach and impact.…

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  33. 35. RECHARGE: the work continues

    This short episode is about the work that we do…. The effort that we give… the energy that flows through us. Make sure you recharge, my friend. AND… don’t forget to hit the SUBSCRIBE (or FOLLOW) button.

  34. 34. Ryan Hartley - Leading with Love does not come without conflict.

    My discussion with Ryan Hartley about LEADING with LOVE was such a treat. If you truly care about people… and not only developing yourself, but being an example by leading others with love and compassion…. You will find value in this episode. Ryan Hartley is an inspiration to people all around…

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  35. 33. I See You, I Hear You, I Feel You

    My wife and I rescue and foster dogs. We decided to keep “Charlie”. He barks a lot…. And because I’ve shifted my mindset, I’ve been reminded that we all just want to be Loved. The idea is that we train our dog…. But maybe they are training us. :-) I hope you enjoy this short episode about...

  36. 32. Own Your Courage

    Courage is already inside of you. It’s waiting for you to “Have” it. Sometimes it comes out in the smallest ways, like trying a new food, of getting involved in an activity. And sometimes, it’s the courage of facing your fear of going against “the norm”. Just know, that if you are feeling…

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  37. 31. Is FEAR a Choice?

    Fear.... has been on my mind. Fear of failure..... fear of ... having Faith. When we remove the danger factor from fear, is it all in our head? Is fear something that we manifest? Is fear a choice? I would love your thoughts on it. Message me on Instagram @jtjohnson360 or on Facebook...

  38. 30. Leadership Development, with Mary Silva

    I invited Mary Silva to the show because she inspires me. She’s a single mother who’s been raising her son for the last 15 years and moving up in different leadership roles, all while continuing her education. She’s earned 2 masters degrees... one in Communications and one in Human Relations.…

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  39. 29. The Human Connection: Everything Happens for a Reason

    My guest cancelled at the last moment, which means their interview... their message... is meant for another time. This reminded me that everything happens for a reason. The Human Connection can be a brief moment or last a lifetime. Either way... the moment belongs to you and is an opportunity to...

  40. 28. Lean in.... You’ve Got This!

    In this episode, I wanted to share some thoughts I’ve been having about our abilities and skill set. In life, when we are faced with situations that we are comfortable with, we instinctively manage the moments like a pro. We “lean in” ... and take action. We have the skills and knowledge to get...

  41. 27. Passion for Leadership w/ Scott Everett

    Leadership doesn’t mean that you always have the answers... or are always right... or that you never fail. Leadership is knowing that all of the above is part of the process. It’s having the determination and passion to keep moving forward, towards the results you want. It’s being passionate…

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  42. 26. Who is Jason Johnson? (unscripted)

    I’m really excited to hit my 6 month milestone of the show. For 26 weeks, I’ve consistently put out an OWN YOUR SPACE episode every week. The content varies, depending on my guest, but the theme is the same; getting in touch with yourself. This is the show about YOU. So, in this episode, I…

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  43. 25. Dr. Fred Moss, Mental Health... and... Who in the Hell is “Normal”?!

    In this episode, I interview Dr Fred, host of the podcast, Welcome to Humanity. He talks about his 40+ years in the mental health community, how it all started and what kept him going. His compassion and desire to connect with people is undeniably present during our conversation. He and I have an...

  44. 24. Vicki Moore, CREATE THE LIFE YOU WANT

    From Rural Texas to Frankfurt, Germany...6 Time Zones and 5000 miles apart... I sat down with Vicki Moore, via Zoom, to record this episode. Vicki is an entrepreneur and the author of, LIFE BEYOND SHOULD. This is about her journey and the journey of others...who have overcome the expectations of...

  45. 23. Vibrant Mindset founder, Angela Kambarian, advice on moving forward with every day challenges.

    Recently, I crossed paths with Angela Kambarian, from New York City. Like so many of us, she too, focused on herself this past year during the pandemic.... not in a selfish way... but in more of a giving way. After years of giving advice and coaching to her family, friends and colleagues......

  46. 22. Kurt Krueger - Meditation, Love, God and being on a hijacked plane.

    Kurt Kruger is the author of “Winning Ways for Living”. I finished his audio book on a Thursday evening.... and was moved by it, in many ways. I felt compelled to connect with him, so I sent him a message and he replied! After messaging back and forth, we decided to sit down and interview each...

  47. 21. Rip Pruisken, Co-founder of Rip Van Wafel - "Life is finite and you only have so much time"

    In the first half of this episode, Rip Pruisken talks about starting a company in his dorm room, taking it to retail and then almost losing it all to a factory fire. He also opens up about the people in his life that impacted him and influenced his mindset at a young age. In the second half of…

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  48. 20. The Growth Now Movement Podcast Host, Justin Schenck

    I’m kicking off Season 2 with the best of the best! In this interview, I sit down with Justin Schenck, Host of The Growth Now Movement Podcast. He’s been rated as one of the top podcasters to follow by Inc Magazine. His show is listened to in over 100 countries every week. Justin’s motivation to...

  49. 19. Gratitude: Love & Failure (Season 1: That’s a Wrap!)

    In this episode I reflect back on the last 4 months of my journey with OWN YOUR SPACE. There’s been some story telling of my own experiences and I’ve had some really great interviews that highlight other people’s life lessons. It’s been a learning process, for sure. The word GRATITUDE sums it all...

  50. 18. “Part 2” of CBD Wellness, with Carol Lott

    If you missed Episode 17, listen to it first to hear about Carol’s journey. In Episode 18, you will hear different parts of my conversation with Carol where she goes into great detail about the symptoms & benefits of and in which people take CBD. It really does have a huge umbrella of benefits....

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The Future of Leadership is Heart-Centered. People are waking up, and realizing there's a better way to do business... and the answer lies in Leadership. I've been leading teams for over 3 decades... all the while, maintaining high Employee Retention numbers, Profit %'s, Revenue $'s, and top Employee Engagement scores... amongst my peers. AND I did it by creating an environment where people felt safe, made mistakes and learned to grow. I simply treated people... with compassion, empathy & kindness. Tune In... to the conversations and join the movement. [email protected]

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Jason Johnson

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