257. Jason Hehir — Leading and Documenting Winning Teams [Encore Edition]

The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill

In the realm of business and sports, the parallels are striking. Both arenas demand strong leadership, cohesive teamwork, and unwavering dedication to a common goal.

Jason Hehir, the mastermind behind the groundbreaking documentary series The Last Dance, offers unique insights into this dynamic. Through chronicling Michael Jordan's extraordinary career, Hehir not only captured tales of triumph and defeat but also lived them firsthand.

In this captivating episode of The Game Changing Attorney Podcast, Jason joins Michael Mogill to explore:

• Evolving from a novice to a leader and navigating the ensuing complexities
• The transformative power of embracing a healthy fear of failure
• Discovering the importance of cultivating your authentic voice for personal and professional success

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Show Notes:

03:14 – What fueled Jason’s passion for sports and cinematography

04:44 – Jason’s humble creative beginnings

07:23 – How Jason builds strong teams

10:11 – Jason’s take on a healthy fear of failure

14:53 – How Jason got involved in HBO’s Andre The Giant documentary

19:31 – Jason’s creative project growth and evolution

23:12 – The preparation that went into The Last Dance

28:35 – Jason’s first meeting with Michael Jordan

33:34 – How Jason balanced multiple brands’ desire for creative control

35:11 – Why The Last Dance became one of the most highly-regarded sports documentaries of all time

37:26 – How Jason pivoted to creating the Countdown series capturing the SpaceX mission

40:19 – Capturing and editing footage from space

43:35 – What the highest-performing people have in common

48:49 – Jason’s upcoming projects and what keeps him excited

50:48 – How Jason is scaling his impact

50:35 – What being a game changer means to Jason

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Links & Resources

• NBC
• André the Giant (documentary)
• The Last Dance (documentary)
• NBA
• Michael Jordan
• Jordan (brand)
• ESPN
• Netflix
• Jalen Rose

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Past guests on The Game Changing Attorney Podcast include: David Goggins, John Morgan, Alex Hormozi, Randi McGinn, Kim Scott, Chris Voss, Kevin O’Leary, Laura Wasser, John Maxwell, Mark Lanier, Robert Greene, and many more.

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