Rabbi Yonason Goldson

The professional speaker with 3000 years’ experience.

BUILD TRUST.
INSPIRE LOYALTY.
GENERATE PASSION.
INCREASE PROSPERITY.

About Yonason Goldson

Yonason is a world traveler, columnist, TEDx presenter, business advisor, keynote speaker, and…former hitchhiker. He works with leaders to create a culture of ethics that earns trust, sparks initiative, and limits liability.

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Learn how 3000 years of ancient wisdom can subdue your challenges in the modern world and workplace.

Watch Yonason on the stage

Click to watch Yonason’s TEDx Talk “How I Became my own Worst Nightmare”

SERVICES

  • • Harness the power of ethical leadership

    • The True ROI of DEI

    • Create a culture of loyalty and commitment

  • • The 4 Muses of Ethical Decision-Making

    • The 6 Qualities of an Ethical Leader

    • The 12 Steps to Ethical Recovery

  • • Become a trusted leader to create a culture of commitment

    • Develop your speaking skills to become an ethical communicator

    • Discover your own story to inspire and motivate your people

  • "Yonason Goldson's presentation was nothing short of a rollercoaster ride around the world! If you're looking for a masterclass in storytelling with a dash of wanderlust, Yonason is your guide. Bravo!"

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  • We were privileged to listen to Yonason for our team meeting. EXCELLENT presentation! It surpassed even my lofty expectations.

    Kristin Bolton, Vice President
    Fidelity National Title

  • It was a pleasure having Yonason as a guest speaker to our Strategy Team Listening Session! It was absolutely fantastic the way he used ancient and contemporary stories to demonstrate that good ethics is good business.

    Emma Lumpkins
    Senior Director, DEI, Schnuck Markets, Inc.

  • Yonason was witty, entertaining, and thought-provoking. It was nice to have a different viewpoint on a topic that is critical, not just to our profession, but to our everyday lives.

    Chief Neal Rossow, retired
    Director of Professional Development, Michigan Association of Police Chiefs

  • Yonason was great to work with in the planning process, always prompt and friendly. I will definitely keep him on our list of go-to speakers!

    Shauna Frank 
    Education, Meetings & Events Coordinator
    MHCA

  • Yonason's keynote on ethics was one of the best presentations on the subject I have attended [and] extremely pertinent.  He was interactive and funny during his presentation, which always helps keep attention of conference participants!

    Gina Wilson Schenk, MSW, LCSW
    Executive Director, Indiana Association of Behavioral Consultants

  • I was privileged to attend an ethics seminar from Rabbi Goldson. His use of storytelling to drive home the principles of ethics made his seminar the most enjoyable one I've attended.  If you have an opportunity to hear him, you will surely be inspired as well.

    Lori Schlegel, CPA, CIA
    Audit Manager at WaterOne

  • As president of Leaders Excellence at Harvard Square, it is my pleasure to give my highest recommendation to our honorary member Yonason Goldson. His online presentation provided our members with a deeper appreciation of ethical thinking and decision-making while engaging them with new insights, compelling stories, and humor.

    Dan Hoeyer
    Founder & President of Leaders Excellence at Harvard Square

  • Yonason Goldson is not only filled with great knowledge and wisdom, but delivers a message with timeless conviction and grounded basis relevant for today. It is easy to see why he can deliver leading results.

    Audience Evaluation
    ASQ Cincinnati ethics program.

  • LOVED his talk. Wow, it is so captivating, interesting, thoughtful, and profound. His message teaches us to be open to those who may not immediately look as if we will connect. His scripting, delivery, and natural humor made this a rewarding and nurturing experience to listen to it.

    Patricia Fripp, CSP
    Hall of Fame Speaker
    Past President, National Speakers Association

  • Yonason is the coolest and funniest rabbi I’ve ever met. I love him!

    Jennifer Darling
    ICF Certified Coach, Trainer & Author

  • Excellent presentation. I did not look at my cell phone once.

    Missouri Healthcare Association

  • “Most entertaining ethics presentation I’ve ever heard in 30 years.”

    CJ Gallihugh

    Indiana Association of Behavioral Consultants

  • "After Yonason's departure, discussions on ethics and making the right decisions continued for an additional two hours. It was enlightening to see how he helped us navigate the gray areas that can often challenge CEOs and business owners. Yonason truly excelled in his role, and I wholeheartedly recommend him."

    Steven Smith

    Vistage Chair

The Ethics Ninja Blog

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Listen.

An award-winning podcaster, Yonason hosts two of the most entertaining and engaging podcasts on ethics, leadership, and culture:

Grappling with the Gray

The Rabbi and the Shrink

Click here to listen on your favorite platform.

Learn.

Articulate speaking produces clear thinking. Clear thinking promotes ethical culture.

That’s why you don’t want to miss Yonason’s column in Fast Company Magazine:

The Ethical Lexicon

Click here for posts and articles on Substack.