Jonathan is regularly featured in media outlets across America. He shares practical advice that cuts through the fluff, showing you exactly what to do to improve your life and career. His tips on using The Power of Connection — the driving force behind every business transaction, has been featured in:
- ABC
- Fox News
- Headline News (HLN)
- Forbes
- Glamour.com
- The Huffington Post
- USA Today
Jonathan works with organizations across various industries, ranging in size from five to 50,000. He helps them achieve better productivity, customer loyalty, and increase their bottom line profits. His signature high-energy keynote presentations make him a top-rated speaker at every event.
Jonathan is an alumnus of the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin (Hook ‘Em Horns!), a certified trainer for Ken Blanchard Company’s Situational Leadership II and is a graduate of the Tuck Executive Education Minority Business Program at Dartmouth College.
When he is not working, Jonathan enjoys passionately debating about football, fulfilling his unrealized sports dreams by coaching his son’s basketball team, and satisfying his addiction to Amazon Prime.
LIVING THE MISSION
At his core, Jonathan has a servant’s heart. He has used his platform to raise well over $100,000 for charitable programs such as Project GRAD, a foundation that provides scholarships and support for first-generation college students.
He is also a passionate advocate and fundraiser for domestic violence prevention. He supports initiatives for the National Domestic Violence Hotline, including a partnership with Dr. Phil McGraw to host “A Day to Connect, Inspire, and Heal.”
JONATHAN’S INSPIRATION BEHIND THE SCENES
FOOD: I am an unapologetic foodie. Yes, I’m ordering seconds!
FAMILY: They make me look better than I really am.
FASHION : When you look good, you do good.
FAITH: My goal is to be a light and serve people in a way that is unquestionably inspired from above.
FITNESS: I like to move. I love to win.
FUN: I love live music and stand-up comedy. I promise myself one intense belly laugh every day.
FUTURE: I want to reshape our thinking, our believing, our doing. Sounds crazy…but watch.