Jason Ogle: The Man Behind the Defenders

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Jason Ogle is an influential podcaster who uses the enchanting magic of audio to inspire and equip an audience of hungry and ambitious designers. He's a self-aware and highly empathetic servant leader who believes that humans are so much more than resources. Jason once had to get a manicure to be a hand model for a tech ad, and he has a rare essay titled, Alters of Satan, given to him and signed by Eldridge Cleaver.

Jason Ogle shows us how we can all be design superheroes with the right mindset. He reveals how grit trumps talent, every day. He reminds us of the peril that bad leadership and ego can have on a team and organization. He challenges us to never stop fighting for our users. He also inspires us to be a catalyst for our community.

Secret Identity (6:49)
Origin Story (11:14)
Biggest Superhero (21:31)
Biggest Failure (28:51)
Awkward Testing Story (35:06)
Design Superpower (40:35)
Design Kryptonite (43:04)
UX Superhero Name (49:16)
Fights for Users (57:09)
Habit of Success (61:28)
Recommended Book (67:10)
Best Advice (69:58)

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