Episode 234 · June 2, 2026
Storytelling, Leadership and Building Your Second Mountain with Jason Collington
with Jason Collington, Founder, Jason Collington Consulting; former Tulsa World editor
50 min
Storytelling, Leadership and Building Your Second Mountain with Jason Collington
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In this episode I sit down with my friend Jason Collington, and I have to tell you, this conversation is packed. After more than three decades in journalism at the Tulsa World, Jason has stepped into what he's calling his "second mountain" — launching Jason Collington Consulting and building something new from his reputation, his work ethic, and his network. He's also being inducted into the Oklahoma Journalism Hall of Fame, which I couldn't be prouder of.
We talk about storytelling, leadership, and how to think well in a world that's moving fast. Jason walks us through his three buckets — strategy, stories, and significance — and gives us a real wake-up call about the "attention economy" and what he calls a "digital identity audit." Have you ever asked an AI model who you are? You might be surprised by what it says. Jason shows us why that matters and what we actually have control over.
Whether you're leading a team, running a small business or nonprofit, raising kids, or figuring out your next career step, there's something here for you. We get into AI, human intelligence (Jason calls it HI), career transitions, and how to raise thoughtful thinkers. And true to form, Jason is raw about the role therapy, his wife Monica, and his community have played in his journey. I love that. Keep going — this one will give you direction.
Key takeaways
- We're moving from the attention economy into a concentration era — getting attention is easy now, but holding it is the real work. Ask yourself: are you passing the "thumb test"? You have less than a second to stop the scroll.
- Run a digital identity audit on yourself. Ask AI models who you are and what they'd say if someone asked whether to trust you — then take ownership of what you can control.
- Your website is the one thing you have 100% control over. Keep it current, and turn off old or outdated sites that AI may still be pulling from.
- Storytelling still moves people like nothing else — but you can't just create a story, you have to connect it. Strategy, stories, and significance are interconnected.
- Resumes are about results, not responsibilities. Don't tell people what you were responsible for — tell them what needle moved when you showed up.
- You can't go at it alone. Whether you're a business owner, a nonprofit, or someone changing careers, raise your hand and ask for help. There are no solo acts.
- Children model what they see. If you want kids to read and think deeply, let them watch you do it — and don't be afraid to meet them where they are (sometimes the pictures are the gateway to the words).
Chapters
- 00:00A word from sponsor Five Star Painting of Tulsa
- 01:45Welcome and introducing Jason Collington
- 03:30Leaving the Tulsa World and stepping into his "second mountain"
- 06:00Oklahoma Journalism Hall of Fame and the value of local news
- 09:00The three buckets: strategy, stories, and significance
- 13:00The attention economy and the "thumb test"
- 16:00AI, the digital identity audit, and what you control
- 24:00Launching the Collington Index and championing local journalism
- 30:00Career counseling: cover letters, LinkedIn, resumes, portfolios, interviews
- 36:00The future of journalism and human intelligence (HI)
- 42:00Raising thoughtful thinkers and the power of reading
- 48:00Final encouragement: ask for help and free 30-minute sessions
“I hear the clock ticking in my career, in my life. You've gotta be intentional.”
“Getting attention is now the easiest thing to do. I feel like we're going into the concentration era.”
“Resumes are about results. They are not about responsibilities.”
“If you try to do this by yourself, you will fail. There are no solo acts.”
Resources mentioned
About Jason
Founder, Jason Collington Consulting; former Tulsa World editor
Jason Collington spent more than three decades in journalism, working his way up at the Tulsa World, and is being inducted into the Oklahoma Journalism Hall of Fame. He now runs Jason Collington Consulting, helping leaders, small businesses, and nonprofits with strategy, storytelling, significance, and career transitions. He's also launching the Collington Index, a weekly guide to trusted local journalism in Oklahoma.
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