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S8 Ep 38Season 8 Episode 38: 6 Attributes of High-Performing Teams

What common attributes do high-performing teams share? Jason Barger identifies 6 attributes that help high-performing teams continue to perform highly over time. Podcast Summary: In the competitive landscape of business, achieving success is one thing, but sustaining it over long periods is an entirely different challenge. In this episode of The Thermostat podcast, host Jason V. Barger dives into the secrets of high-performing teams that have cracked the code to long-term success. Drawing on examples from diverse fields like the Navy Seals, Starbucks, and Salesforce, Barger identifies the six attributes that set these teams apart and enable them to consistently excel: trust, engaged leadership, defined roles and goals, clear and courageous conversations, grit and resilience, and a commitment to continuous learning and development. Key Takeaways: Trust is the bedrock of any successful team and even more critical in today's low-trust environment. Engaged leaders are actively involved, listening, and fostering a sense of connection within their teams. Clearly defined roles and goals ensure everyone knows their responsibilities and how they fit into the bigger picture. Clear and courageous communication fosters transparency and enables teams to overcome challenges. Grit and resilience allow teams to navigate obstacles and setbacks with determination and focus. A commitment to continuous learning and development enables teams to evolve, innovate, and stay ahead of the curve. Ready to Act? Reflect on how your team can embody these attributes to elevate your performance and build a culture of lasting success. Consider reaching out to Jason V. Barger for deeper insights on leadership development and team culture. Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/6-attributes-high-performing-teams/ Jason Barger is a husband, father, speaker, and author who is passionate about business leadership and corporate culture. He believes that corporate culture is the "thermostat" of an organization, and that it can be used to drive performance, innovation, and engagement. The show features interviews with business leaders from a variety of industries, as well as solo episodes where Barger shares his own insights and advice. Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonVBarger Make Your 2024 Effective! Book Jason with your team at https://www.jasonvbarger.com Like or Follow Jason 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasonvbarger/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JasonvBarger Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonbarger/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonvbarger/

Sep 24, 202430 min

S8 Ep 37Season 8 Episode 37: Unreasonable Hospitality

What does it mean to practice unreasonable hospitality in our team and organizational cultures? Jason Barger shares research and observations on powerful ways leaders, teams and organizations are captivating their people. Podcast Summary - The Thermostat with Jason Barger Season 8 Episode 37: Unreasonable Hospitality In this episode of The Thermostat, Jason Barger explores the concept of unreasonable hospitality and its power to shape compelling cultures. Drawing from Will Guidara's book, Barger highlights key principles for leaders and teams: Create a culture where people feel seen, valued, and belong. Use language to articulate and drive the desired culture. Address those who erode the culture, even high performers. Utilize huddles for coaching, development, and communication. Encourage "dreamweavers" who go above and beyond for others. Focus on the positive and actively pursue the culture you want. Barger emphasizes that unreasonable hospitality is about exceeding expectations and removing obstacles to create exceptional experiences. By adopting these principles, leaders can build cultures where individuals feel empowered and motivated to contribute their best. Key takeaway: Unreasonable hospitality isn't just about being welcoming; it's about making people feel truly expected and valued, fostering a sense of belonging and driving exceptional performance. Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/unreasonable-hospitality/ Jason Barger is a husband, father, speaker, and author who is passionate about business leadership and corporate culture. He believes that corporate culture is the "thermostat" of an organization, and that it can be used to drive performance, innovation, and engagement. The show features interviews with business leaders from a variety of industries, as well as solo episodes where Barger shares his own insights and advice. Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonVBarger Make Your 2024 Effective! Book Jason with your team at https://www.jasonvbarger.com Like or Follow Jason 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasonvbarger/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JasonvBarger Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonbarger/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonvbarger/

Sep 17, 202419 min

S8 Ep 36Season 8 Episode 36: Staffing Crisis OR Culture Crisis?

As the war for talent has been raging since the Great Resignation, are we truly experiencing a staffing crisis, or is it actually a culture crisis? Jason Barger shares research and observations on the workforce today. Podcast Description: Staffing Crisis OR Culture Crisis? | The Thermostat Podcast with Jason V Barger (Season 8, Episode 36) Are you struggling to attract and retain top talent? The latest episode of The Thermostat Podcast challenges the notion of a "staffing crisis," suggesting that many organizations face a deeper issue: a "culture crisis." Join Jason V Barger as he explores the intricacies of employee engagement, the impact of the Great Resignation, and the critical role of leadership in building a thriving culture. Discover actionable strategies to create a workplace where your employees feel valued, engaged, and motivated to stay. Tune in to gain insights that can transform your organization's culture and drive lasting success. Show Notes: The Great Resignation: Uncover the reasons behind the mass exodus of employees and why some companies are struggling to replace them. Employee Engagement Crisis: Learn about the alarmingly low levels of employee engagement globally and the significant impact it has on productivity and turnover. The Culture Crisis: Understand why a lackluster culture can be the root cause of staffing challenges and how to shift the narrative. Building a Thriving Culture: Discover the four essential components of a strong culture: cultural vision and values, retention of "rockstars," hiring for cultural fitness, and nurturing emerging leaders. Actionable Strategies: Gain practical insights on how to create a workplace where your employees feel valued, engaged, and motivated to stay. Keywords: Staffing crisis, culture crisis, employee engagement, retention, leadership, workplace culture, The Great Resignation, Jason V Barger, The Thermostat Podcast Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/staffing-crisis-or-culture-crisis/ Jason Barger is a husband, father, speaker, and author who is passionate about business leadership and corporate culture. He believes that corporate culture is the "thermostat" of an organization, and that it can be used to drive performance, innovation, and engagement. The show features interviews with business leaders from a variety of industries, as well as solo episodes where Barger shares his own insights and advice. Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonVBarger Make Your 2024 Effective! Book Jason with your team at https://www.jasonvbarger.com Like or Follow Jason 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasonvbarger/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JasonvBarger Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonbarger/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonvbarger/

Sep 10, 202419 min

S8 Ep 35Season 8 Episode 35: Culture-Shaping: Freaky Fast vs. Thoughtfully Great

In a freaky fast world, the best team and organizational cultures are navigating the speed of everything around them with intentionality and purpose. Jason Barger shares tips on best practices for shaping culture. Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/culture-shaping-fast-vs-thoughtful/ Jason Barger is a husband, father, speaker, and author who is passionate about business leadership and corporate culture. He believes that corporate culture is the "thermostat" of an organization, and that it can be used to drive performance, innovation, and engagement. The show features interviews with business leaders from a variety of industries, as well as solo episodes where Barger shares his own insights and advice. Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonVBarger Make Your 2024 Effective! Book Jason with your team at https://www.jasonvbarger.com Like or Follow Jason 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasonvbarger/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JasonvBarger Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonbarger/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonvbarger/

Sep 3, 202421 min

S8 Ep 34Season 8 Episode 34: Navigating the Generation Gap within Company Cultures

The workforce is evolving rapidly with different generations and how they interact with each other impacts the experience and success of the culture. What does data and research tell us about the different generations and what we all are seeking? Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/navigate-gen-gap/ Jason Barger is a husband, father, speaker, and author who is passionate about business leadership and corporate culture. He believes that corporate culture is the "thermostat" of an organization, and that it can be used to drive performance, innovation, and engagement. The show features interviews with business leaders from a variety of industries, as well as solo episodes where Barger shares his own insights and advice. Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonVBarger Make Your 2024 Effective! Book Jason with your team at https://www.jasonvbarger.com Like or Follow Jason 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasonvbarger/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JasonvBarger Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonbarger/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonvbarger/

Aug 27, 202429 min

S8 Ep 33Season 8 Episode 33: Redefining Accountability

A desire for greater accountability is something you hear in every relationship, team and organization on the planet. The problem is, we need to redefine our relationship with the word accountability to remember its true meaning.

Aug 20, 202416 min

S8 Ep 32Season 8 Episode 32: ThermostatCulturesLIVE.com 11/8/24 Event Preview

The highly-anticipated and 8th version of the inspiring hybrid event, Thermostat Cultures LIVE, returns and pre-sale tickets are now available. Jason Barger hosts a powerful event focused on leadership and culture with thought-leaders from around the globe. Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/tcl-2024-event-preview/ Jason Barger is a husband, father, speaker, and author who is passionate about business leadership and corporate culture. He believes that corporate culture is the "thermostat" of an organization, and that it can be used to drive performance, innovation, and engagement. The show features interviews with business leaders from a variety of industries, as well as solo episodes where Barger shares his own insights and advice. Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonVBarger Make Your 2024 Effective! Book Jason with your team at https://www.jasonvbarger.com Like or Follow Jason 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasonvbarger/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JasonvBarger Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonbarger/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonvbarger/

Aug 13, 202420 min

S8 Ep 31Season 8 Episode 31: Seeing Beyond Your Mental Bars

Jason talks about visiting someone on Death Row and his reflections on the mental bars that might keep all of us stuck. How we see the world and the stories we tell ourselves impact the reality that we and others experience. Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/seeing-beyond-mental-bars/ Jason Barger is a husband, father, speaker, and author who is passionate about business leadership and corporate culture. He believes that corporate culture is the "thermostat" of an organization, and that it can be used to drive performance, innovation, and engagement. The show features interviews with business leaders from a variety of industries, as well as solo episodes where Barger shares his own insights and advice. Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonVBarger Make Your 2024 Effective! Book Jason with your team at https://www.jasonvbarger.com Like or Follow Jason 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasonvbarger/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JasonvBarger Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonbarger/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonvbarger/

Aug 6, 202426 min

S8 Ep 30Season 8 Episode 30: Culture-Shaping: Ecosystem over Ego-system

Every team and organization has its own cultural ecosystem that is dynamic, always evolving, and some are cared for while others are not. Jason shares characteristics that the best leaders remember to keep the focus on the Eco rather than the Ego. Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/ecosystem-over-ego-system/ Jason Barger is a husband, father, speaker, and author who is passionate about business leadership and corporate culture. He believes that corporate culture is the "thermostat" of an organization, and that it can be used to drive performance, innovation, and engagement. The show features interviews with business leaders from a variety of industries, as well as solo episodes where Barger shares his own insights and advice. Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonVBarger Make Your 2024 Effective! Book Jason with your team at https://www.jasonvbarger.com Like or Follow Jason 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasonvbarger/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JasonvBarger Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonbarger/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonvbarger/

Jul 30, 202423 min

S8 Ep 29Season 8 Episode 29: Organizational Culture Audit: what's your temperature?

Many teams and organizations get in the habit of taking an engagement survey or culture pulse check, but many do not do a good job of doing anything with the information. Jason talks about the best processes to "take the temperature" and "set the temperature" for your culture. Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/org-culture-audit/ Jason Barger is a husband, father, speaker, and author who is passionate about business leadership and corporate culture. He believes that corporate culture is the "thermostat" of an organization, and that it can be used to drive performance, innovation, and engagement. The show features interviews with business leaders from a variety of industries, as well as solo episodes where Barger shares his own insights and advice. Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonVBarger Make Your 2024 Effective! Book Jason with your team at https://www.jasonvbarger.com Like or Follow Jason 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasonvbarger/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JasonvBarger Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonbarger/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonvbarger/

Jul 23, 202418 min

S8 Ep 28Season 8 Episode 28: Team Cultures: Producing vs. Winning

There are many nuances to teams and teammates who "win" versus those who merely produce. What are the characteristics of those people and teams who always seem to bring out the best in themselves and others? Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/team-cultures-producingvswinning/ Jason Barger is a husband, father, speaker, and author who is passionate about business leadership and corporate culture. He believes that corporate culture is the "thermostat" of an organization, and that it can be used to drive performance, innovation, and engagement. The show features interviews with business leaders from a variety of industries, as well as solo episodes where Barger shares his own insights and advice. Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonVBarger Make Your 2024 Effective! Book Jason with your team at https://www.jasonvbarger.com Like or Follow Jason 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasonvbarger/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JasonvBarger Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonbarger/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonvbarger/

Jul 16, 202422 min

S8 Ep 27Season 8 Episode 27: Theory of Enchantment: chat with Chloe Valdary

Seeing the world through a lens of love and choosing to focus on our own development might be the first step to positively impact divisiveness, bigotry and our relationships. Jason chats with founder of the Theory of Enchantment, Chloe Valdary. Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/theory_of_enchantment_chloe_valdary/ Jason Barger is a husband, father, speaker, and author who is passionate about business leadership and corporate culture. He believes that corporate culture is the "thermostat" of an organization, and that it can be used to drive performance, innovation, and engagement. The show features interviews with business leaders from a variety of industries, as well as solo episodes where Barger shares his own insights and advice. Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonVBarger Make Your 2024 Effective! Book Jason with your team at https://www.jasonvbarger.com Like or Follow Jason 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasonvbarger/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JasonvBarger Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonbarger/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonvbarger/

Jul 9, 202449 min

S8 Ep 26Season 8 Episode 26: Deliberate Rest Increases Performance

Hard work and honing your craft is only one piece of the high-performance puzzle. Deliberate rest is the under-celebrated element that might just be your game-changer. Tired of feeling burned out? In this episode, leadership expert Jason V. Barger explores the transformative power of deliberate rest. Discover how making time for rest can actually boost your performance, creativity, and overall well-being. Key Takeaways: Deliberate Rest vs. Sleep: Jason breaks down the difference between getting enough sleep and incorporating deliberate rest practices into your daily routine. Science-Backed Benefits: Learn how rest impacts your brain and body, leading to improved focus, creativity, and problem-solving skills. Rest for Leaders: Jason shares strategies for leaders to create a culture of rest within their teams and organizations. Practical Tips: Get actionable advice on how to incorporate deliberate rest into your busy schedule, even if you think you don't have time. Real-World Examples: Hear inspiring stories of high-achievers who have harnessed the power of rest to reach peak performance. Who Should Listen: Professionals feeling overwhelmed and overworked Leaders looking to improve their team's performance and well-being Anyone interested in optimizing their productivity and creativity through intentional rest. Join the Conversation! Share your thoughts and experiences with deliberate rest on social media using #TheThermostatPodcast. Subscribe and never miss an episode! Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all your favorite podcast platforms. Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/deliberate_rest_increase_performance/ About Jason V. Barger: Jason Barger is a husband, father, speaker, and author who is passionate about business leadership and corporate culture. He believes that corporate culture is the "thermostat" of an organization, and that it can be used to drive performance, innovation, and engagement. The show features interviews with business leaders from a variety of industries, as well as solo episodes where Barger shares his own insights and advice. Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonVBarger Make Your 2024 Effective! Book Jason with your team at https://www.jasonvbarger.com Like or Follow Jason 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasonvbarger/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JasonvBarger Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonbarger/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonvbarger/

Jul 2, 202425 min

S8 Ep 25Season 8 Episode 25: Positive Leadership Lessons from your AA Battery

Positive and negative forces are always at play in the world. The power comes when we are able to pull negative energy to a more positive focus. Podcast Description: In this episode of The Thermostat, leadership expert Jason V. Barger explores the concept of positive leadership using a surprising analogy – an AA battery. Learn how to turn negativity into power, align your team, and build a thriving organizational culture by "pulling" energy towards solutions and embracing challenges as opportunities for growth. Episode Summary: Jason V. Barger shares a powerful story about a tug-of-war competition that highlights the importance of teamwork and alignment. He then draws parallels between an AA battery and the dynamics of positive leadership, emphasizing the need to channel negative energy into positive momentum. Discover how to cultivate a positive mindset, inspire collaboration, and achieve success by applying these valuable lessons to your own leadership style. Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/positive-leadership-battery/ Jason Barger is a husband, father, speaker, and author who is passionate about business leadership and corporate culture. He believes that corporate culture is the "thermostat" of an organization, and that it can be used to drive performance, innovation, and engagement. The show features interviews with business leaders from a variety of industries, as well as solo episodes where Barger shares his own insights and advice. Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonVBarger Make Your 2024 Effective! Book Jason with your team at https://www.jasonvbarger.com Like or Follow Jason 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasonvbarger/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JasonvBarger Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonbarger/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonvbarger/

Jun 24, 202420 min

S8 Ep 24Season 8 Episode 24: Leadership: Why Investing Time Beats Managing Time

Managing your time is purely reactionary. Investing time is about proactively focusing your energy and efforts toward your highest priorities. What gets in your way? Episode Summary: In this episode of The Thermostat, leadership expert Jason V. Barger discusses the crucial difference between managing time and investing time. He argues that by intentionally focusing our time and energy on high-priority tasks and long-term goals, we can become more effective leaders and build stronger organizational cultures. Key Takeaways: Busy vs. Effective: Being busy doesn't necessarily equate to being effective. The Eisenhower Matrix: A tool for prioritizing tasks based on urgency and importance. Investing Time vs. Managing Time: Managing time is reactive, while investing time is proactive and focused on long-term goals. Where You Look Is Where You Go: The importance of focusing on what truly matters. Notable Quotes: "Investing time always beats managing time." "Where you look is where you go, where you look, your bodies will follow." "Are we managing our time or are we investing our time?" Questions to Ponder: Where are you investing your time? Is it aligned with your priorities? What activities could you let go of to free up time for more important tasks? How can you intentionally invest your time to create a better future for yourself and your organization? Resources: The Eisenhower Matrix: A visual representation of the Eisenhower Matrix can be found on Jason V. Barger's website or in the show notes of this episode. Jason V. Barger's Website: Visit jasonvbarger.com for more leadership insights and resources. Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/why-investing-time-beats-managing-time/ Jason Barger is a husband, father, speaker, and author who is passionate about business leadership and corporate culture. He believes that corporate culture is the "thermostat" of an organization, and that it can be used to drive performance, innovation, and engagement. The show features interviews with business leaders from a variety of industries, as well as solo episodes where Barger shares his own insights and advice. Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonVBarger Make Your 2024 Effective! Book Jason with your team at https://www.jasonvbarger.com Like or Follow Jason 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasonvbarger/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JasonvBarger Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonbarger/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonvbarger/

Jun 18, 202421 min

S8 Ep 23Season 8 Episode 23: Leadership: Breathing Oxygen into your Summer

What mindsets and actions will help refuel you during the Summer season? Jason shares 3 important ways leaders can carve out time to care for themselves. Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/breathing-oxygen-into-summer Episode Summary: In this episode of the Thermostat with Jason V Barger, Jason explores how to infuse positive energy into your summer by adopting intentional mindsets. He emphasizes the importance of breathing good oxygen into your life through intentional actions and thoughts, connecting with others, and envisioning a compelling future. Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Introduction and welcome 00:00:21 - The importance of stepping back to reflect 00:00:55 - Overview of the podcast and gratitude to listeners 00:01:49 - The significance of rating and sharing the podcast 00:02:35 - Entering the summer season and recommended reading 00:03:45 - Introducing the concept of breathing oxygen 00:05:01 - Statistics on human thoughts and negativity 00:06:21 - Challenges faced in recent years and the need for good oxygen 00:06:43 - Mindsets to help breathe oxygen into your summer 00:07:01 - Break and advertisement for Jason's speaking services 00:08:36 - Returning to the topic: Entering summer with intentionality 00:11:29 - Positive thinking and solutions-focused mindset 00:14:03 - Carving out time to breathe 00:15:08 - Connecting with people who give you life 00:16:34 - Visioning a compelling future 00:17:39 - Questions to ponder for the summer 00:18:33 - Recommendation to read "Breathing Oxygen" 00:19:56 - Final thoughts and encouragement to be a thermostat Key Themes: Breathing Good Oxygen: The importance of both literal and metaphorical oxygen for our well-being and performance. Intentional Breathing: Taking intentional breaks to reset and recharge. Connecting with Others: Engaging with people who bring out the best in us. Visioning the Future: Envisioning a future that excites and motivates us. Dealing with Toxic Situations: Recognizing and minimizing negative influences. Notable Quotes: "We need good air to breathe so that we can navigate our way through the fog." "Carving out time to breathe...brings our intention and our mind back to where we want it to be." "Connect with the people who give you life, who breathe good oxygen into you." "What excites you about the future? What would bring you joy?" "What is the toxic or unhealthy situations...that you want to get away from this summer?" Questions to Ponder: What activities or practices would help breathe good oxygen into you this summer? Who are the people that bring out the best in you, and how can you connect with them more? What is the vision for your future that excites you, and what steps can you take to pursue it? What are the toxic or unhealthy situations or influences you want to distance yourself from? Jason Barger is a husband, father, speaker, and author who is passionate about business leadership and corporate culture. He believes that corporate culture is the "thermostat" of an organization, and that it can be used to drive performance, innovation, and engagement. The show features interviews with business leaders from a variety of industries, as well as solo episodes where Barger shares his own insights and advice. Breathing Oxygen Book Now Available https://jasonvbarger.com/motivational-books/breathing-oxygen/ Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonVBarger Make Your 2024 Effective! Book Jason with your team at https://www.jasonvbarger.com Like or Follow Jason 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasonvbarger/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JasonvBarger Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonbarger/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonvbarger/

Jun 11, 202421 min

S8 Ep 22Season 8 Episode 22: Lessons from Starbucks: chat with Howard Behar

What does it mean to practice servant leadership, share love in business, and empower your people in the world today? Jason chats with his great friend and mentor, former President of Starbucks Coffee, Howard Behar. Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/lessons-from-starbucks-howard-behar/ Jason Barger is a husband, father, speaker, and author who is passionate about business leadership and corporate culture. He believes that corporate culture is the "thermostat" of an organization, and that it can be used to drive performance, innovation, and engagement. The show features interviews with business leaders from a variety of industries, as well as solo episodes where Barger shares his own insights and advice. Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonVBarger Make Your 2024 Effective! Book Jason with your team at https://www.jasonvbarger.com Like or Follow Jason 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasonvbarger/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JasonvBarger Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonbarger/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonvbarger/

Jun 4, 202439 min

S8 Ep 21Season 8 Episode 21: ReMembering the Purpose

What does it mean to ReMember in our life and work? The process of ReMembering starts with purpose and then renewing our focus for the future. Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/XXXXXXXXXX Jason Barger is a husband, father, speaker, and author who is passionate about business leadership and corporate culture. He believes that corporate culture is the "thermostat" of an organization, and that it can be used to drive performance, innovation, and engagement. The show features interviews with business leaders from a variety of industries, as well as solo episodes where Barger shares his own insights and advice. Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonVBarger Make Your 2024 Effective! Book Jason with your team at https://www.jasonvbarger.com Like or Follow Jason 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasonvbarger/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JasonvBarger Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonbarger/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonvbarger/

May 28, 202420 min

S8 Ep 20Season 8 Episode 20: 5 Elements the Best Keynote Speakers Share

How do the best keynote speakers in the world approach the messages they share? The best in the world share these traits and spirit with their audiences. Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/5-elements-best-keynote-speakers/ Jason Barger is a husband, father, speaker, and author who is passionate about business leadership and corporate culture. He believes that corporate culture is the "thermostat" of an organization, and that it can be used to drive performance, innovation, and engagement. The show features interviews with business leaders from a variety of industries, as well as solo episodes where Barger shares his own insights and advice. Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonVBarger Make Your 2024 Effective! Book Jason with your team at https://www.jasonvbarger.com Like or Follow Jason 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasonvbarger/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JasonvBarger Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonbarger/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonvbarger/

May 21, 202419 min

S8 Ep 19Season 8 Episode 19: Intent + Impact + Execution

Much of human communication and interaction gets lost in translation. The best leaders, teams and organizations remember these critical elements of Intent + Impact + Execution in the messages they deliver. Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/intent_impact_execution/ Jason Barger is a husband, father, speaker, and author who is passionate about business leadership and corporate culture. He believes that corporate culture is the "thermostat" of an organization, and that it can be used to drive performance, innovation, and engagement. The show features interviews with business leaders from a variety of industries, as well as solo episodes where Barger shares his own insights and advice. Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonVBarger Make Your 2024 Effective! Book Jason with your team at https://www.jasonvbarger.com Like or Follow Jason 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasonvbarger/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JasonvBarger Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonbarger/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonvbarger/

May 14, 202416 min

S8 Ep 18Season 8 Episode 18: The Most Important AI

Artificial Intelligence is being developed and implemented at a rate that is exciting, unknown, but also scary to many. The future of workplace cultures will also rely on one of the most important elements of AI, "Authentic Interaction." Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/most-important-ai Jason Barger is a husband, father, speaker, and author who is passionate about business leadership and corporate culture. He believes that corporate culture is the "thermostat" of an organization, and that it can be used to drive performance, innovation, and engagement. The show features interviews with business leaders from a variety of industries, as well as solo episodes where Barger shares his own insights and advice. Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonVBarger Make Your 2024 Effective! Book Jason with your team at https://www.jasonvbarger.com Like or Follow Jason 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasonvbarger/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JasonvBarger Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonbarger/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonvbarger/

May 7, 202419 min

S8 Ep 17Season 8 Episode 17: Jumpstarting Culture — chat with Eric Stone

Every team and organization on the planet is seeking to create a culture that compels people and propels their Mission. Jason Barger and Eric Stone chat about a few elements critical to shaping culture in today's world. Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/jumpstartingculture-eric-stone Jason Barger is a husband, father, speaker, and author who is passionate about business leadership and corporate culture. He believes that corporate culture is the "thermostat" of an organization, and that it can be used to drive performance, innovation, and engagement. The show features interviews with business leaders from a variety of industries, as well as solo episodes where Barger shares his own insights and advice. Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonVBarger Make Your 2024 Effective! Book Jason with your team at https://www.jasonvbarger.com Like or Follow Jason 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasonvbarger/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JasonvBarger Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonbarger/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonvbarger/

Apr 30, 202436 min

S8 Ep 16Season 8 Episode 16: 3 Types of Mental Baggage We All Carry

Every person, team and organization on the planet has mental baggage they carry. Some are able to better understand the baggage they are carrying and it leads to higher levels of collaboration, alignment and performance. Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/3-types-mental-baggage/ Jason Barger is a husband, father, speaker, and author who is passionate about business leadership and corporate culture. He believes that corporate culture is the "thermostat" of an organization, and that it can be used to drive performance, innovation, and engagement. The show features interviews with business leaders from a variety of industries, as well as solo episodes where Barger shares his own insights and advice. Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonVBarger Make Your 2024 Effective! Book Jason with your team at https://www.jasonvbarger.com Like or Follow Jason 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasonvbarger/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JasonvBarger Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonbarger/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonvbarger/

Apr 23, 202421 min

S8 Ep 15Season 8 Episode 15: Human-Centered Leadership

At a time when trust in leadership is at extremely low levels in many organizations, human-centered leaders are practicing 4 characteristics that contribute to more compelling cultures. Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/human-centered-leadership/ Jason Barger is a husband, father, speaker, and author who is passionate about business leadership and corporate culture. He believes that corporate culture is the "thermostat" of an organization, and that it can be used to drive performance, innovation, and engagement. The show features interviews with business leaders from a variety of industries, as well as solo episodes where Barger shares his own insights and advice. Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonVBarger Make Your 2024 Effective! Book Jason with your team at https://www.jasonvbarger.com Like or Follow Jason 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasonvbarger/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JasonvBarger Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonbarger/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonvbarger/

Apr 16, 202419 min

S8 Ep 14Season 8 Episode 14: How Your Team Becomes A Culture Differentiator

Every leader and team wants the culture of their organization to be a differentiator. The best leaders and teams do 5 things that set them apart in good ways. Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/leadership-skills/season-8-episode-14-how-your-team-becomes-a-culture-differentiator/ Jason Barger is a husband, father, speaker, and author who is passionate about business leadership and corporate culture. He believes that corporate culture is the "thermostat" of an organization, and that it can be used to drive performance, innovation, and engagement. The show features interviews with business leaders from a variety of industries, as well as solo episodes where Barger shares his own insights and advice. Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonVBarger Make Your 2024 Effective! Book Jason with your team at https://www.jasonvbarger.com Like or Follow Jason 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasonvbarger/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JasonvBarger Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonbarger/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonvbarger/

Apr 9, 202417 min

S8 Ep 13Season 8 Episode 13: SAVE THE DATE for ThermostatCulturesLive.com 11.8.24!

The inspiring and wonderful hybrid event ThermostatCulturesLive.com is coming back this Fall. Jason shares some exciting preliminary details about the Friday, November 8, 2024 event. Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/save-the-date-11-8-24/ Jason Barger is a husband, father, speaker, and author who is passionate about business leadership and corporate culture. He believes that corporate culture is the "thermostat" of an organization, and that it can be used to drive performance, innovation, and engagement. The show features interviews with business leaders from a variety of industries, as well as solo episodes where Barger shares his own insights and advice. Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonVBarger Make Your 2024 Effective! Book Jason with your team at https://www.jasonvbarger.com Like or Follow Jason 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasonvbarger/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JasonvBarger Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonbarger/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonvbarger/

Apr 2, 202413 min

S8 Ep 12Season 8 Episode 12: 4 Trust Musts For Every Leader & Team

In the final episode of this series on the foundational elements of trust in every relationship, team and culture, 4 "Trust Musts" are identified for every team. Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/4-trust-musts-for-teams/ Jason Barger is a husband, father, speaker, and author who is passionate about business leadership and corporate culture. He believes that corporate culture is the "thermostat" of an organization, and that it can be used to drive performance, innovation, and engagement. The show features interviews with business leaders from a variety of industries, as well as solo episodes where Barger shares his own insights and advice. Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonVBarger Make Your 2024 Effective! Book Jason with your team at https://www.jasonvbarger.com Like or Follow Jason 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasonvbarger/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JasonvBarger Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonbarger/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonvbarger/

Mar 26, 202421 min

S8 Ep 11Season 8 Episode 11: 5 Lessons March Madness Can Teach Your Team At Work

The March Madness basketball tournaments each year remind us of 5 important lessons we need to remember about developing teams and cultures. Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/march-madness-team-lessons/ Jason Barger is a husband, father, speaker, and author who is passionate about business leadership and corporate culture. He believes that corporate culture is the "thermostat" of an organization, and that it can be used to drive performance, innovation, and engagement. The show features interviews with business leaders from a variety of industries, as well as solo episodes where Barger shares his own insights and advice. Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonVBarger Make Your 2024 Effective! Book Jason with your team at https://www.jasonvbarger.com Like or Follow Jason 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasonvbarger/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JasonvBarger Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonbarger/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonvbarger/

Mar 19, 202427 min

S8 Ep 10Season 8 Episode 10: Where Trust Wobbles (within teams)

Trust is foundational in every relationship, team and culture. How can we begin to overcome the main wobbles of trust we experience within our teams? Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/where-trust-wobbles-teams/ Jason Barger is a husband, father, speaker, and author who is passionate about business leadership and corporate culture. He believes that corporate culture is the "thermostat" of an organization, and that it can be used to drive performance, innovation, and engagement. The show features interviews with business leaders from a variety of industries, as well as solo episodes where Barger shares his own insights and advice. Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonVBarger Make Your 2024 Effective! Book Jason with your team at https://www.jasonvbarger.com Like or Follow Jason 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasonvbarger/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JasonvBarger Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonbarger/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonvbarger/

Mar 12, 202421 min

S8 Ep 9Season 8 Episode 9: Where Trust Wobbles (with every individual)

Trust is foundational in every relationship, team and culture. What are the 3 main drivers that cause our trust to wobble in our individual relationships? Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/where-trust-wobbles/ Jason Barger is a husband, father, speaker, and author who is passionate about business leadership and corporate culture. He believes that corporate culture is the "thermostat" of an organization, and that it can be used to drive performance, innovation, and engagement. The show features interviews with business leaders from a variety of industries, as well as solo episodes where Barger shares his own insights and advice. Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonVBarger Make Your 2024 Effective! Book Jason with your team at https://www.jasonvbarger.com Like or Follow Jason 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasonvbarger/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JasonvBarger Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonbarger/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonvbarger/

Mar 5, 202424 min

S8 Ep 8Season 8 Episode 8: The Decision To Trust

Trust is foundational in every relationship, team and culture. What situational factors are at play when we make the decision to trust (or not)? Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/the-decision-to-trust/ Jason Barger is a husband, father, speaker, and author who is passionate about business leadership and corporate culture. He believes that corporate culture is the "thermostat" of an organization, and that it can be used to drive performance, innovation, and engagement. The show features interviews with business leaders from a variety of industries, as well as solo episodes where Barger shares his own insights and advice. Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonVBarger Make Your 2024 Effective! Book Jason with your team at https://www.jasonvbarger.com Like or Follow Jason 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasonvbarger/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JasonvBarger Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonbarger/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonvbarger/

Feb 27, 202424 min

S8 Ep 7Season 8 Episode 7: Leadership Is A Contact Sport

Jason dives into a powerful conversation with a panel of leaders across industries at his ThermostatCulturesLive.com event to discuss the opportunities and challenges of leading in the world today. Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/leadership-contact-sport/ Jason Barger is a husband, father, speaker, and author who is passionate about business leadership and corporate culture. He believes that corporate culture is the "thermostat" of an organization, and that it can be used to drive performance, innovation, and engagement. The show features interviews with business leaders from a variety of industries, as well as solo episodes where Barger shares his own insights and advice. Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonVBarger Make Your 2024 Effective! Book Jason with your team at https://www.jasonvbarger.com Like or Follow Jason 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasonvbarger/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JasonvBarger Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonbarger/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonvbarger/

Feb 20, 202423 min

S8 Ep 6Season 8 Episode 6: 5 Organizational Culture Trends for 2024

As the future of work continues to be discovered and developed, Jason dives into 5 organizational culture trends for the year ahead. How can we continue to breathe oxygen into our people and cultures? Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/5-trends-for-2024/ Jason Barger is a husband, father, speaker, and author who is passionate about business leadership and corporate culture. He believes that corporate culture is the "thermostat" of an organization, and that it can be used to drive performance, innovation, and engagement. The show features interviews with business leaders from a variety of industries, as well as solo episodes where Barger shares his own insights and advice. Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonVBarger Make Your 2024 Effective! Book Jason with your team at https://www.jasonvbarger.com Like or Follow Jason 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasonvbarger/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JasonvBarger Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonbarger/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonvbarger/

Feb 13, 202425 min

S8 Ep 5Season 8 Episode 5: The Chains of Habit

The habits we form individually, and collectively as teams, can help keep us tethered and aligned for the future vision we aim to create, or the bad habits we form can get in our way and chain us down. Can you identify the habits at play in your operations? Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/the-chains-of-habit/ Jason Barger is a husband, father, speaker, and author who is passionate about business leadership and corporate culture. He believes that corporate culture is the "thermostat" of an organization, and that it can be used to drive performance, innovation, and engagement. The show features interviews with business leaders from a variety of industries, as well as solo episodes where Barger shares his own insights and advice. Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonVBarger Make Your 2024 Effective! Book Jason with your team at https://www.jasonvbarger.com Like or Follow Jason 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasonvbarger/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JasonvBarger Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonbarger/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonvbarger/

Feb 6, 202428 min

S8 Ep 4Season 8 Episode 4: Toxic Positivity Isn't Positive

There is a great opportunity to better understand the term "Toxic Positivity" and to more accurately identify the traits of toxic leaders and the true characteristics of authentic, positive leaders. Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/toxic-positivity-isnt-positive/ Jason Barger is a husband, father, speaker, and author who is passionate about business leadership and corporate culture. He believes that corporate culture is the "thermostat" of an organization, and that it can be used to drive performance, innovation, and engagement. The show features interviews with business leaders from a variety of industries, as well as solo episodes where Barger shares his own insights and advice. Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonVBarger Make Your 2024 Effective! Book Jason with your team at https://www.jasonvbarger.com Like or Follow Jason 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasonvbarger/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JasonvBarger Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonbarger/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonvbarger/

Jan 30, 202413 min

S8 Ep 3Season 8 Episode 3: 3 Culture Strategies For A New Year

What culture strategies are you intentionally breathing oxygen into this year? Are you thinking about how you are Welcoming, Working Out, and the Wake you are leaving across your organization? Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/top3-culture-strategies-new-year/ Jason Barger is a husband, father, speaker, and author who is passionate about business leadership and corporate culture. He believes that corporate culture is the "thermostat" of an organization, and that it can be used to drive performance, innovation, and engagement. The show features interviews with business leaders from a variety of industries, as well as solo episodes where Barger shares his own insights and advice. Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonVBarger Make Your 2024 Effective! Book Jason with your team at https://www.jasonvbarger.com Like or Follow Jason 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasonvbarger/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JasonvBarger Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonbarger/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonvbarger/

Jan 23, 202418 min

S8 Ep 2Season 8 Episode 2: Love Is Stronger Than Hate — chat with Chris Singleton

Jason is joined by author and inspiring speaker, Chris Singleton, for a powerful conversation about his life and message that "Love Is Stronger Than Hate." Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/love_stronger_hate_chris_singleton/ Jason Barger is a husband, father, speaker, and author who is passionate about business leadership and corporate culture. He believes that corporate culture is the "thermostat" of an organization, and that it can be used to drive performance, innovation, and engagement. The show features interviews with business leaders from a variety of industries, as well as solo episodes where Barger shares his own insights and advice. Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonVBarger Make Your 2024 Effective! Book Jason with your team at https://www.jasonvbarger.com Like or Follow Jason 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasonvbarger/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JasonvBarger Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonbarger/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonvbarger/

Jan 16, 202442 min

S8 Ep 1Season 8 Episode 1: Daring to begin (again)

As the calendar flips to a new year, what does it mean to "Dare to Begin" again? What in your life and work needs courage in order to dare to begin, again? As the calendar flips to a new year, what does it mean to "Dare to Begin" again? What in your life and work needs courage in order to dare to begin, again? Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/daring-to-begin-again/ Jason Barger is a husband, father, speaker, and author who is passionate about business leadership and corporate culture. He believes that corporate culture is the "thermostat" of an organization, and that it can be used to drive performance, innovation, and engagement. The show features interviews with business leaders from a variety of industries, as well as solo episodes where Barger shares his own insights and advice. Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonVBarger Make Your 2024 Effective! Book Jason with your team at https://www.jasonvbarger.com Like or Follow Jason 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasonvbarger/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JasonvBarger Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonbarger/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonvbarger/

Jan 9, 202416 min

S7 Ep 53Season 7 Episode 53: Holiday Bonus Episode: Cultural Fitness

How can we develop greater cultural fitness in the year ahead? What does it mean to move beyond "culture fit" and into growing our ongoing cultural fitness? Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/holiday-bonus-cultural-fitness/ Jason Barger is a husband, father, speaker, and author who is passionate about business leadership and corporate culture. He believes that corporate culture is the "thermostat" of an organization, and that it can be used to drive performance, innovation, and engagement. The show features interviews with business leaders from a variety of industries, as well as solo episodes where Barger shares his own insights and advice. Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonVBarger Make Your 2024 Effective! Book Jason with your team at https://www.jasonvbarger.com Like or Follow Jason 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasonvbarger/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JasonvBarger Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonbarger/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonvbarger/

Jan 2, 202419 min

S7 Ep 52Season 7 Episode 52: Holiday Bonus Episode: Empathy

How does empathy play a role in our life and work? What would it mean to practice organizational empathy across our teams and organizations in the year ahead? Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/holiday-bonus-empathy/ Jason Barger is a husband, father, speaker, and author who is passionate about business leadership and corporate culture. He believes that corporate culture is the "thermostat" of an organization, and that it can be used to drive performance, innovation, and engagement. The show features interviews with business leaders from a variety of industries, as well as solo episodes where Barger shares his own insights and advice. Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonVBarger Make Your 2024 Effective! Book Jason with your team at https://www.jasonvbarger.com Like or Follow Jason 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasonvbarger/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JasonvBarger Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonbarger/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonvbarger/

Dec 26, 202314 min

S7 Ep 51Season 7 Episode 51: 2023 Celebration and Recap Episode

Celebrating a great year and recapping the topics that resonated with listeners and helped shift the ways we think about leadership, culture and the future we are creating in our life and work. Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/holiday-recap-2023/ Jason Barger is a husband, father, speaker, and author who is passionate about business leadership and corporate culture. He believes that corporate culture is the "thermostat" of an organization, and that it can be used to drive performance, innovation, and engagement. The show features interviews with business leaders from a variety of industries, as well as solo episodes where Barger shares his own insights and advice. Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonVBarger Make Your 2024 Effective! Book Jason with your team at https://www.jasonvbarger.com Like or Follow Jason 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasonvbarger/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JasonvBarger Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonbarger/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonvbarger/

Dec 19, 202320 min

S7 Ep 50Season 7 Episode 50: Presence at Holiday Bonus Time

Give wonderful holiday gifts and bonuses. Please do. AND, remember that your true presence as a leader throughout the year will be the sustaining element that impacts your people the most over the long haul. Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/holiday_bonus/ Jason Barger is a husband, father, speaker, and author who is passionate about business leadership and corporate culture. He believes that corporate culture is the "thermostat" of an organization, and that it can be used to drive performance, innovation, and engagement. The show features interviews with business leaders from a variety of industries, as well as solo episodes where Barger shares his own insights and advice. Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonVBarger Make Your 2024 Effective! Book Jason with your team at https://www.jasonvbarger.com Like or Follow Jason 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasonvbarger/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JasonvBarger Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonbarger/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonvbarger/

Dec 12, 202316 min

S7 Ep 49Season 7 Episode 49: Culture of Accountability OR Diffusion of Responsibility

Do the people within your culture have the mindset of a two-way street of accountability or a diffusion of responsibility? Your culture will tip one way or the other based on the Thinking, Acting and Interacting of your people. Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/culture-of-accountability/ Jason Barger is a husband, father, speaker, and author who is passionate about business leadership and corporate culture. He believes that corporate culture is the "thermostat" of an organization, and that it can be used to drive performance, innovation, and engagement. The show features interviews with business leaders from a variety of industries, as well as solo episodes where Barger shares his own insights and advice. Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonVBarger Make Your 2024 Effective! Book Jason with your team at https://www.jasonvbarger.com Like or Follow Jason 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasonvbarger/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JasonvBarger Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonbarger/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonvbarger/

Dec 5, 202320 min

S7 Ep 48Season 7 Episode 48: The Power of Yet

What if all of us as humans, leaders, teams, parents and friends could embrace the mindset of "The Power of Yet." Doug Ulman, CEO of Pelotonia, joins Jason for a fun and powerful chat about growth mindset. Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/power-of-yet/ Jason Barger is a husband, father, speaker, and author who is passionate about business leadership and corporate culture. He believes that corporate culture is the "thermostat" of an organization, and that it can be used to drive performance, innovation, and engagement. The show features interviews with business leaders from a variety of industries, as well as solo episodes where Barger shares his own insights and advice. Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonVBarger Make Your 2024 Effective! Book Jason with your team at https://www.jasonvbarger.com Like or Follow Jason 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasonvbarger/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JasonvBarger Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonbarger/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonvbarger/

Nov 28, 202329 min

S7 Ep 47Season 7 Episode 47: Thanks Giving

The practice of giving thanks for the people, connections, experiences, projects and pursuits in our life and work positively impacts our mindset and the actions that follow. Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/thanks-giving/ Jason Barger is a husband, father, speaker, and author who is passionate about business leadership and corporate culture. He believes that corporate culture is the "thermostat" of an organization, and that it can be used to drive performance, innovation, and engagement. The show features interviews with business leaders from a variety of industries, as well as solo episodes where Barger shares his own insights and advice. Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonVBarger Make Your 2023 Effective! Book Jason with your team at https://www.jasonvbarger.com Like or Follow Jason 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasonvbarger/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JasonvBarger Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonbarger/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonvbarger/

Nov 21, 202324 min

S7 Ep 46Season 7 Episode 46: Why is "Trusting the Process" so hard?

Leaders often urge their teams to "Trust the Process." However, what can leaders learn when they sense there is hesitancy from their people and the path forward? Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/why-trusting-process-so-hard/ Jason Barger is a husband, father, speaker, and author who is passionate about business leadership and corporate culture. He believes that corporate culture is the "thermostat" of an organization, and that it can be used to drive performance, innovation, and engagement. The show features interviews with business leaders from a variety of industries, as well as solo episodes where Barger shares his own insights and advice. Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonVBarger Make Your 2023 Effective! Book Jason with your team at https://www.jasonvbarger.com Like or Follow Jason 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasonvbarger/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JasonvBarger Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonbarger/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonvbarger/

Nov 14, 202327 min

S7 Ep 45Season 7 Episode 45: Thermostat Cultures LIVE Event Recap

Another powerful ThermostatCulturesLive.com hybrid event happened and the messages, sound bites, and actions coming out of it are compelling. This episode provides a quick recap of the vibe coming out of the event. Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/tclevent2023-recap/ Jason Barger is a husband, father, speaker, and author who is passionate about business leadership and corporate culture. He believes that corporate culture is the "thermostat" of an organization, and that it can be used to drive performance, innovation, and engagement. The show features interviews with business leaders from a variety of industries, as well as solo episodes where Barger shares his own insights and advice. Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonVBarger Make Your 2023 Effective! Book Jason with your team at https://www.jasonvbarger.com Like or Follow Jason 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasonvbarger/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JasonvBarger Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonbarger/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonvbarger/

Nov 7, 202317 min

S7 Ep 44Season 7 Episode 44: 5 Habits of Dysfunctional Cultures

Dysfunctional and toxic cultures often share and perpetuate 5 habits that get in the way of achieving their vision for the future and turn people off along the way. What habits do we need to stay away from? TCL 2023 is Nov. 3rd, get your tickets now, hybrid or in-person in Columbus Ohio http://thermostatcultureslive.com/ Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/5-habits-dysfunctional-cultures/ Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonVBarger Make Your 2023 Effective! Book Jason with your team at https://www.jasonvbarger.com Like or Follow Jason 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasonvbarger/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JasonvBarger Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonbarger/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonvbarger/

Oct 31, 202321 min

S7 Ep 43Season 7 Episode 43: 5 Stories Great Cultures Share

Great cultures often share and perpetuate 5 types of stories that help galvanize their people and stimulate progress for the future. What stories are you and your people perpetuating? Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/5-great-cultures/ Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonVBarger Make Your 2023 Effective! Book Jason with your team at https://www.jasonvbarger.com Like or Follow Jason 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasonvbarger/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JasonvBarger Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonbarger/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonvbarger/

Oct 24, 202324 min

S7 Ep 42Season 7 Episode 42: TGIF: Truly Genuine Impactful Feedback

Having courageous conversations and giving effective feedback is a challenge in most relationships and cultures. So, how do we give Truly Genuine Impactful Feedback that stimulates progress and raises the level of our conversations? Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/tgif/ Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonVBarger Make Your 2023 Effective! Book Jason with your team at https://www.jasonvbarger.com Like or Follow Jason 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasonvbarger/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JasonvBarger Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonbarger/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonvbarger/

Oct 17, 202321 min