ABOUT JAY PEARSON
Leadership. Purpose. People.
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Jay Pearson is a leadership, protocol, etiquette and customer-experience professional, entrepreneur and educator with a lifelong mission: to develop people, strengthen professional presence and create cultures of exceptional service, leadership and communication.
As founder of the Mississippi School of Protocol & Etiquette (MSOPE), a division of The Pearson Group LLC, Jay has spent more than two decades equipping individuals and organizations to lead with confidence, serve with excellence and make a lasting impact.
A CAREER BUILT AROUND
DEVELOPING PEOPLE
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Throughout his career, Jay has worked at the intersection of leadership
development, professional presence, hospitality, customer experience,
communication and organizational training.
His work has included the design and delivery of leadership, protocol and
etiquette programs for corporate, hospitality, education, government,
military and community audiences.
Jay's approach is rooted in real-world experience, practical application
and a deep belief in the power of people to elevate organizations
and strengthen communities.
Leader in People Development
Designing programs that build knowledge, confidence and professional presence.
Expert in Global Protocol & Etiquette
Applying professional, social and international protocol with practical, real-world relevance.
Customer Experience Strategist
Helping organizations create meaningful service cultures and memorable experiences.
Founder of MSOPE
Mississippi School of Protocol & Etiquette, a division of The Pearson Group LLC.
CREDENTIALS & BACKGROUND
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Education
Degrees in Political Science
Marketing
Hospitality & Hotel Management
Aviation Management
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Protocol Training
Certified Graduate,
Protocol School of Washington
International Diplomatic Protocol, Foreign Service Institute,
Washington, D.C.
Professional Training
Certified Major Domo,
International Butler Academy
HRCI, Organizational Learning & Development
Leadership for Organizational Excellence
Community & Service
Eagle Scout
Assistant Scout Master
Leader In Me
Chamber of Commerce Board Member
Rotary Club
WHAT DRIVES ME
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"I Believe leadership is not a title - it's how you serve.
Every interaction is an opportunity to inspire confidence,
build trust and help someone become their best.
My Mission is to equip people with the knowledge, skills
and mindset to lead themselves, lead others and leave
a legacy of excellence."
Jay Pearson
A LIFELONG COMMITMENT
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From boardrooms to classrooms, from U.S. Embassies and government offices to community organizations,
Jay Pearson remains committed to developing people, strengthening organizations
and building better communities--one conversation one program and one leader at a time.
Let's Connect
For speaking engagements, training, consulting or media inquiries,
I'd love to hear from you.