Guest Bio

Jason P. Carroll is a leadership strategist and trusted advisor to businesses navigating growth and change. He’s the founder and CEO of Aptive Index, a company revolutionizing hiring and leadership practices with advanced psychometric assessments and strategic advisory services. Jason has guided leaders and organizations to achieve transformative results, including scaling Champion National Security from $24 million to $80 million in revenue and growing its workforce to 2,500 employees. A Certified Executive Coach and Dare to Lead™ Facilitator trained by Dr. Brené Brown, Jason is deeply committed to personal development and building inclusive, high-performing organizations. His work reflects a people-first approach, integrating innovative tools and compassionate leadership to align talent with organizational goals. Guided by core values of courage and generosity, Jason’s vision is to empower leaders to create workplaces where collaboration and resilience thrive.

Key Takeaways 

00:00 Introduction to the Future of Teamwork Podcast

01:30 Dane Groeneveld Welcomes Jason P. Carroll

01:58 Jason’s Leadership Journey and Self-Reflection

03:18 The Importance of Self-Awareness in Leadership

03:36 Challenges in Hiring and Leadership

03:55 Empowering Teams with Psychometric Assessments

07:26 Balancing Team Dynamics and Onboarding

11:31 Healthy Conflict and Team Dynamics

15:50 The Impact of Data-Driven Decision Making

18:41 Navigating Uncertainty in Leadership

21:58 Strategies for Dealing with Steamroller Bosses

23:55 Mind-Blowing Persona Setup

24:11 Training AI with Custom Profiles

25:02 AI in Board Meetings

25:44 Strategic AI Prompts

28:42 The Power of Culture

31:40 Transforming Security Business Culture

39:01 Leadership and Empathy

43:11 Concluding Thoughts and Resources