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Jon D. Harrison

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Jonathan D. Harrison is a leadership expert, HR professional, and lifelong gamer who believes that the greatest life lessons don't always come from textbooks - sometimes, they come from boss battles, loot drops, and pixelated quests.

A TEDx speaker and the author of multiple books, including Mastering the Game: What Video Games Can Teach Us About Success in Life, and in 2025 If Video Games Have Taught Me Anything: What Video Games Taught Some of the World's Most Fascinating People.

He also illustrated a coloring book, If Video Games Have Taught Me Anything: A Video Game Life Lesson Coloring Book.

Jonathan combines 20+ years of professional development experience with a passion for storytelling and play. When he's not writing or speaking, he's ...more

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“Video games can teach us a lot. And maybe even make us better people along the way”
― Jon D. Harrison, If Video Games Have Taught Me Anything: What Video Games Taught Some Of The World's Most Fascinating People
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“...Video games can also be a great source of learning important life skills, helpful mindsets, and even timeless wisdom.”
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