Jason Collett | SpeakerHub

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Bio

Jason T. Collett has balanced roles as an entrepreneur and a global leader. Uniquely, Jason simultaneously built, operated and sold small businesses while also holding global HR leadership positions in several Fortune 500 & 100 companies. His exceptional career path was paralleled with personal accomplishments and adventures in high altitude ice climbing, mountaineering, competitive sailing, and board sports around the world. Truly a wealth of experience, Collett boils concepts down to the basics, evokes change, and stirs audiences with his inspiring message.

Mr. Collett is currently a global business and HR speaker, a trusted Executive Advisor, the President of Adaptivity Development, LLC, and co-Owner/Brew-Master of Rock Hill Brewing Company. Mr. Collett is also a very active father of three kids, devoted husband, and engaged community volunteer.

Current position (1)

President

Adaptivity Development, LLC

Degrees (2)

Masters of Business Admin

Daveport University

2000 to 2001

Psychology

Western Michigan Univ

1991 to 1995

Presentations

Presentations (5)

The Heart of Leadership

In today’s competitive and changing business world, senior leaders are required to know more than just their field of responsibility in order to thrive in business. Across the board leaders are required to do more… Operations Leaders deliver critical employee communications, Finance must understand market demands, Marketing must adjust to operational constraints, and it is essential that HR Leaders leverage the biggest asset of the organization as a competitive advantage… people.

This keynote will address and share examples of reframing the essence of Leadership, so that Strategic HR solutions can be nurtured and grown in others. The presentation will cover: 1) Identifying the “why” and passion to be a leader, 2) Learning to connect and lead an individual from where they are, and 3) Inspire and connect a team to bond together and drive toward a meaningful goal.

Building Strategic HR - Driving ROI & C-Level Influence

In today’s competitive business world, senior leaders are required to know more than just their field of responsibility in order to thrive in business. Across the board leaders are required to do more… and it is essential that HR Leaders leverage the biggest asset of the organization as a competitive advantage… people. Building Strategic HR within organizations is fundamental to empowering and supporting the employees, which in turn create a competitive advantage and drives Return on Investment (ROI).

The Problem: Traditionally, Human Resource professionals have often fallen into three categories. 1) Compliance Police, 2) Touchy/feely cheerleaders, 3) Field agents executing tactical orders. Unfortunately, this can create a false perception that HR is not strategic. Opportunity lies in moving from presenting problem-solving activity t

Building Strategic HR - Establishing Start-up, Basic, and Growth HR

In today’s competitive start-up and growing small business world, entrepreneurs, owners and managers are required to know more than just their field of expertise in order to thrive in business. It is essential that small business leverage the biggest asset of the organization as a competitive advantage… people. Starting with compliance and legal necessities, while also beginning a positive culture is essential. As business grows, developing a focus on empowering employees, rewarding performance, and weeding out the “Asses” effectively is critical. Building Strategic HR within the organization is fundamental to developing a competitive advantage and drives Return on Investment (ROI).

Keynote specifically targets establishing effective, yet simple, Start-up, Basic, and Strategic HR within new, growing and established small businesses.
Objectives:
1. Compliance vs. Strategic HR – What businesses need to know about basic requirements verses building strategic advantages

Building Strategic HR - Change the Game & Get a Seat at the Table

Traditionally, Human Resource professionals have often fallen into three categories. 1) Compliance Police, 2) Touchy/feely cheerleaders, 3) Field agents executing tactical orders. Unfortunately, this can create a false perception that HR is not strategic. Opportunity lies in moving from presenting problem-solving activity to strategic people leadership (as an asset), in order to change the business at a systemic level, eliminating problems, and bettering the business at a core level.

Overview: In today’s session we will discuss and share examples of reframing and articulating presenting problems so that strategic people solutions can: 1) Prioritize issues, 2) Solve problems at the lowest level, and 3) build strategic leader credibility among senior leaders/C-Suite.

Drug Test Truth & Myth: Dealing with Leagalization and Opioid Crisis

In this unpredictable world of hiring, what do organizations in Carolina need to know about Drug Testing? First hint, employment testing is not clinical! Standards, collection protocol, employee rights, and organizational responsibilities hang in the balance every time an employee yields to a test. How should marijuana be handled with multiple state legalization? If employees travel out of state, does it impact THC testing? How long are drugs and alcohol detectable? What do organizations need to know about DOT protocol? In this session, we cover the do’s, the don’ts, the truths and myths of occupational drug and alcohol testing.
Recertification /Learning Objectives:
• Understand the Risks and Trends with Drugs in the Workplace
• Review Drug Free Workplace Policies and Implication of State Marijuana Legalization
• Understand the limitations associated with testing, using third party providers, and collections
• Examine various testing methodologies (strengths and limitations)

Past talks (4)

The Power of One - Leadership Secrets From the Highests Summits in the World

SHRM Annual Conference - Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico

The Heart of Leadership

SHRA Annual Meeting - Keynote

Greenville, South Carolina

Don't Die Half Way: Mountatineering Myth of Goal Setting

DisruptHR - Charleston, SC

Charleston, SC

Break Tradition; Coach & Solve Problems in One Step

DisruptHR - Greenville, SC