Episode No. 4
Leading With Empathy: Jon Harris on PR, Mentorship, and Corporate Reinvention
Jon Harris, EVP & Chief Communications and Networking Officer at Conagra Brands, has led an extraordinary career built on empathy, authenticity, and bold storytelling. In this episode of Owning Your Legacy, Jon shares his journey—from humble beginnings and a life-changing internship at the Howard Stern Show to top-level roles at PepsiCo, Sara Lee, and now Conagra.
Jon opens up about his childhood promise to help others, his philosophy of building genuine relationships, and how he became a trusted advisor to some of the biggest names in business and media. Whether you’re interested in PR, personal branding, leadership, or career reinvention, this episode is packed with wisdom, laughs, and heartfelt moments.
🎙 In this episode:
🦋 What it means to lead with empathy in corporate America
🦋 How a cold-call lie led to his first internship
🦋 Lessons from Pepsi, Sara Lee, and crisis PR you won’t learn in textbooks
🦋 The power of networking, from Al Roker to Dolly Parton
🦋Why your reputation is your resume—and how to build it with intention
