Community Leadership Series: Jason Daniels

325 North Michigan Street,Toledo OH 43604

31 January, 2023

Description

Leadership Toledo's Community Leadership Series focuses on the core mission words of Lead, Connect, Grow, and ServeLead: Become a more confident leaderConnect: Become more connected to your communityGrow: Grow stronger in self-awarenessServe: Identify service that is meaningful to youWhat to expect:As a business owner, entrepreneur, strategist and co-founder of L.I.F.T. Conference (Leadership, Influence, Focus and Talent), Jason sees how lack of focus and improper communication impacts today’s workplace and its leaders. Having spent years conducting stakeholder and community listening sessions for organizations and companies, he will help equip attendees with tools to communicate with impact, influence and heart. Jason’s unique insight and entertaining speaking style has captured the attention of audiences everywhere and is sure to provide accelerated results for personal and professional success. Bio:Jason Daniels is a strategist, masterful collaborator, problem solver, coaching leader, past contributing journalist, and author of the book Get Off the Gerbil Wheel: A Remarkable Way to Stop Running and Going Nowhere in Life. He currently serves as President and CEO of JAYRAMON LLC, a consultancy focused on collaborating with corporate, civic, social sector and non-profit organizations, providing strategic solutions to help build leadership effectiveness, scale impact, grow local and national partnerships and advance philanthropic effectiveness.     Throughout an impressive 11-year United Way career, Jason worked in executive roles in Toledo and Cleveland Ohio where he served on various statewide and national taskforces with national and global organizations and companies, including United Way Worldwide. During his time, he contributed his expertise in areas such as community impact, strategy and innovation, strategic partnerships, human capital, volunteer engagement, diversity and inclusion, and governmental relations. He was selected to participate in a month-long visit to 26 cities in India through Rotary International teaching philanthropy and leadership development. Jason, along with his wife, co-founded the L.I.F.T. (Leadership, Influence, Focus and Talent) MIDWEST African American Professionals and Allies Conference whose mission is to be a champion for diverse representation in executive roles by partnering with allies – individuals and companies who value diversity, inclusion, and equity. The success of this conference has garnered the support and sponsorship of national and global organizations and companies, healthcare institutions, foundations, and nonprofit entities. He is most proud of his personal work creating neighborhood-based youth initiatives for under-served communities and lending his talents to local and national boards. Jason is a proud graduate of the University of Toledo (Go Rockets!) and enjoys traveling and spending quality time with this wife Kelli, daughter Elise, and their dog Cocoa. Location: Toledo Lucas County Public Library, Main Branch in the Glass Community Room. A light lunch is included in your registration. This series is generously sponsored by First Energy Foundation