About Dr. Jason Jones, Keynote Speaker and Executive Coach
Dr. Jason Jones is an organizational psychologist, keynote speaker, and executive coach based in the Dallas-Fort Worth area of Texas. He earned his PhD in psychology from the University of Oklahoma in 2002 and is the founder and CEO of LeaderPath. He is the originator of NeuroAdaptive Leadership®, a brain-based approach that helps leaders think clearly, adapt faster, and perform under pressure without burning out. He is a 3-time best-selling author, and his newest book is NeuroAdaptive Leadership: Upgrade Your Brain to Lead with Clarity, Confidence, and Speed in an Era of Disruption.
Why Dr. Jason Jones focuses on the brain
Leaders today work under constant pressure and disruption. Most are not struggling because they lack skill. They struggle because reactive patterns take over when the mental load climbs. Thinking narrows. Decisions slow down or turn defensive. Performance gets inconsistent.
NeuroAdaptive Leadership is Dr. Jones's answer to that problem. Drawing on neuroscience, performance psychology, and more than 150 years of motivation research, it gives leaders a practical way to upgrade how their brain responds under pressure so they can think more clearly, adapt more quickly, and stay steady when the stakes are high.
Who Dr. Jason Jones works with
As founder and CEO of LeaderPath, Dr. Jones has worked with Microsoft, IBM, Porsche, AT&T, American Airlines, McKesson, Seagate Technology, Chick-fil-A, ReversingLabs, and the Dallas Cowboys. Before founding LeaderPath, he led executive education at AT&T, where he was responsible for developing more than 6,000 leaders worldwide and contributed to AT&T being named the #1 Learning Organization in America by Chief Learning Officer Magazine. He also led the development of executive coaching programs at Integris Health.
Books by Dr. Jason Jones
- NeuroAdaptive Leadership: Upgrade Your Brain to Lead with Clarity, Confidence, and Speed in an Era of Disruption (2026)
- Activator: Using Brain Science to Boost Motivation, Deepen Engagement, and Supercharge Performance
- 28 Days to a Motivated Team
On stage
What Dr. Jason Jones speaks about
Known for a high-energy style, Dr. Jones delivers keynotes and workshops that pair storytelling with science leaders can use the next morning. He speaks on leadership resilience, leading under pressure, burnout prevention, leading through change, AI adoption, and the neuroscience of leadership.
Credentials and Education
- PhD in Psychology, University of Oklahoma, 2002
- Founder and CEO, LeaderPath
- Executive Coach Certification - College of Executive Coaching
- Former head of executive education, AT&T (6,000+ leaders developed)
- Creator of NeuroAdaptive Leadership® and the A.D.A.P.T. model
- 3-time best-selling author
- Top 10 Leadership Speakers, Manage HR Magazine (2024)
- ATD Excellence Award for The Coaching Manager Training Program
In the press
Fast Company, "High performers need these 5 things, according to science", 2023. Dr. Jones is quoted on why high performers build stronger neural connections related to their work.
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