Jason Wingard

Jason Wingard

Senior Contributor|Leadership Strategies

Dr. Jason Wingard is a globally renowned scholar and executive, with deep experience in both the private and public sectors, specializing in organizational talent strategy, the future of work, and environment, sustainability, and governance (ESG). In his 25+ year career, he has

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5 Leadership Lessons from George Johnson’s Memoir ‘Afro Sheen’

The iconic product line, Afro Sheen, was more than a haircare brand—it was a symbol of cultural affirmation and pride. Johnson's memoir is a timely lesson in leadership.

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7,640 viewsApr 4, 2025

Edward Jones Maintains DEI Commitments Despite Critical Risks

In a challenging legal environment, Edward Jones reaffirms its commitment to DEI, pursuing a strategy that enhances both organizational culture and financial performance.

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840 viewsMar 21, 2025

RTO Creep: Why More Companies Are Reinstating The 9-To-5 Workday

Early studies suggested workers were equally or more productive outside the office, avoiding commutes and structuring their own time.

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233 viewsMar 17, 2025

Wages Are Stagnating: 5 Ways You Can Still You Get A Raise

Up-skilling develops a more valuable employee that is worthy of more pay. Businesses benefit from a more skilled workforce, lower turnover, and improved efficiency.

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1,030 viewsMar 11, 2025

TikTok’s Barrage Of Mental Health Leaves: Why Is Tech Burning Out?

Relentless innovation and harsh policies at TikTok, Tesla & Google fuel burnout. Discover how shifting contracts and high pressure spark mental health crises and fixes.

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2,341 viewsMar 10, 2025

Musk Replacing Workers with AI: Should You Be Worried?

Elon Musk and DOGE are proposing to eliminate 500,000 government jobs using artificial intelligence to do certain jobs and create efficiencies. Workers must be prepared.

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469 viewsFeb 28, 2025

Talent At Risk: Workforce Cuts Ignite A Leadership Pipeline Crisis

Leaders today face a critical choice: continue investing in the next generation of talent or risk a leadership vacuum that will be far more costly to remedy later.

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275 viewsFeb 18, 2025

Leaders Don’t Get AI: 3 Ways To Close The Gap

Leaders must develop AI governance and leadership now or face regulatory backlash, workforce resistance, competitive decline, and catastrophic operational failures.

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3,227 viewsFeb 17, 2025

Reinstate The Draft? An Alternative To The Military Recruitment Crisis

Should the U.S. reinstate the draft to combat the military's recruitment crisis and personnel shortages? How can training and workforce development solve the problem?

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1,150 viewsFeb 3, 2025

Leading Through Chaos: Top-5 Ways To Navigate Unprecedented Disruption

Leaders must now navigate an era of relentless disruption—one that demands adaptability, strategic foresight, and a renewed focus on workforce well-being.