Winners Don't Wait, They Show Up With Jason Lewis

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“If you’re building a system that they’re proud of, that they can take pride in, that they’re building themselves, and you’re just guiding them and empowering them, that’s what changes everything.”

— Jason Lewis, Deputy Division Director, Missouri Dept. of Corrections

I sat down with Jason Lewis, a longtime friend and one of the most grounded leaders I know. Jason’s spent 25 years leading people in one of the toughest environments you can imagine, and the results speak for themselves.

Every time we talk, I walk away reminded of what leadership looks like. The kind that shows up, tells the truth, and does the hard work. Together, we unpack what it takes to build a place where people want to show up — not because they have to, but because they believe in what they’re part of.

We talk about:

• How opportunity often lives in the hardest places, and why that’s where real growth happens.
• What it means to “self-scout” and hold the mirror up as a leader.
• The power of vulnerability, consistency, and authenticity in earning trust.
• How empowering people (instead of controlling them) is the true driver of performance.

Jason’s honesty, his no-nonsense style, and his belief in people make this episode one of my favorites. It’s about showing up, staying humble, and helping others do the same.

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