Jamie Lassner
Lead · Act · Move Forward
When everything stops, leadership is revealed and direction is defined.
Jamie equips organizations and teams to move from individual reaction to unified execution, enabling leaders to act with clarity, discipline, purpose, and confidence when it matters most.
Jamie develops leaders and teams who think clearly, act decisively, and move forward with confidence in the moments that define outcomes.
Across corporations, financial institutions, universities/schools, government, and first responder organizations, Jamie equips people to lead.
Because progress is not determined by circumstance. It is determined by response.
About Jamie
Jamie Lassner
Jamie Lassner is a keynote speaker and global humanitarian who helps leaders and organizations perform with precision and lead with purpose. On September 11, he was among the first responders at the World Trade Center, making real-time decisions in one of the most defining crises of our time.
Today, as a global nonprofit executive, Jamie operates in crisis environments worldwide, including war zones and large-scale emergencies. He coordinates life-saving efforts and ensures the most vulnerable are never left behind.
He is deeply committed to developing the next generation of leaders, grounded in the belief that stronger leadership today creates a stronger future for all.
Experience
9/11 First Responder, World Trade Center · Commodities Broker · Educator · Award-Winning Podcaster · Evacuation Volunteer in War/Crisis Zone
Accomplishments
Over 4-decade Volunteer NY State EMT · 200-Pound Personal Transformation · 3-time NYC Marathon finisher · 5-time Sprint Triathlon finisher
Current Role
Executive at an Award-Winning Global Nonprofit Advocating for and Serving People with Disabilities and Older Adults
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Forward Movement in Action
Every finish line begins with a single step forward.
Jamie brings to the stage the same commitment he brings to every challenge: the discipline to keep moving when stopping seems easiest, and the clarity to know which direction matters most.
What Jamie Will Provide
A Stronger Way Forward mindset rooted in decisive action and resilience.
- Proven frameworks forged in crisis, ready to apply immediately
- The ability to lead with clarity in high-stakes environments
- Clear, confident decision-making under pressure
- Practical approaches to navigating uncertainty and leading through change
- Tools to stay focused, aligned, and executing when it matters most
- The discipline to overcome obstacles and sustain forward momentum under pressure
Jamie’s Global Audiences
Jamie partners with leaders and teams operating in environments where alignment, precision, and decisive action are essential.
In Action
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The moments that define your team are coming. Meet them prepared.
This is not a keynote people hear. It is one they carry into how they lead.