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

The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill

Apr 23 2024 • 53 mins

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 ---- 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 ---- Links & Resources NBC André the Giant (documentary) The Last Dance (documentary) NBA Michael Jordan Jordan (brand) ESPN Netflix Jalen Rose  ---- Listening to this episode but want to watch it? Check it out on Spotify.  Do you love this podcast and want to see more game changing content? Subscribe to our YouTube channel. ---- 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. ---- If you enjoyed this episode, you may also like: #71 Tim Grover – WINNING: The Unforgiving Race to Greatness #128 Robert Greene – The Laws of Power and Human Nature #185 AMMA – How to Recognize, Reward, and Motivate Your Team