<p>This episode with Jason Paris first came out at the end of 2024.&nbsp;I thought I’d release it in case you are new or new-ish to the podcast and missed it the first time round. </p><br><p>Also, because New Zealand’s latest landmark- the seriously impressive One NZ stadium has just opened in Christchurch.&nbsp;And Jason was deeply involved in signing off on this 10-year multimillion dollar sponsorship</p><br><p>This is a rare peak into the man behind the title.</p><br><p>From growing up in Invercargill with a solo mum on the benefit with no relationship with his father, to leading major brands like Spark, TVNZ and now One NZ, we talk about:</p><br><p>+ How Jason rose to CEO without a university degree</p><p>+ Why he gives out his personal email to customers</p><p>+ Lessons from mistakes –from million-dollar errors to public criticism</p><p>+ The importance of family, presence, and being a great dad</p><p>+ The story behind the One NZ stadium sponsorship in Christchurch, and much much more!</p><br><p>This episode is a reminder that behind every CEO is a regular human being, shaped by their past, driven by their values, and still figuring things out.</p><p>Jason’s story is proof that where you start doesn’t determine where you can go.</p><br><p>If you’re hearing this for the first time, I have no doubt you’ll love it.</p><p>If you are relistening to it, I hope you’ll pick up on some stuff you missed the first-time round</p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>