Jason V Barger

The Thermostat with Jason Barger

Business EN ↓ 342 episodes

A thermostat is proactive. It sets the temperature in a room. Controls the temperature. Regulates the temperature. But in today's distracted, fast-paced and digital world, it's easy for individuals and organizations to act more like thermometers, slipping into reactionary thinking, becoming scattered and inconsistent. The most compelling leaders, teams, organizations, families or collection of humans of any kind operate in thermostat mode. They calibrate their mind and heart to set the temperature for the vision and culture they want to create. Jason Barger, globally celebrated author, keynote...

Author

Jason V Barger

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Business

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jasonvbarger.com

Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

Season 6 Episode 11: Awareness of Self: Practicing Emotional Intelligence 22.03.2022

Emotional Intelligence begins with our ability or inability to recognize and understand the emotions in ourselves. Jason Barger discusses development tips to help practice personal self-awareness. Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit    https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/ s6e11-emotional-intelligence / Connect with us on social @jason...

Season 6 Episode 10: Lessons From A Coaching Legend: Chat With Shane Battier 15.03.2022

With the end of a legendary coaching career coming to end for Duke's Mike Krzyzweski, Jason Barger chats with Duke basketball legend and 2-time NBA Champion, Shane Battier, about life lessons learned from Coach K. Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit  https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/ s6e10-shane-battier / Connect with us on social...

Season 6 Episode 9: Special Announcement: New Book Summer 2022 08.03.2022

Jason Barger announces details around the launch of his newest book coming out in Summer 2022, Breathing Oxygen: How Positive Leadership Gives Life To Winning Cultures. Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/ s6e9-special-announcement / Connect with us on social @jasonbarger Linkedin https://www.linked...

Season 6 Episode 8: Work Performance: Burnout vs. Boreout 01.03.2022

Burnout in life occurs when we are overwhelmed by all that is coming at us. Boreout is when we are underwhelmed by the lack of activity around us. Creating cultures of purpose and meaning is critical to engage the minds and hearts of our people. Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit   https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/ s6e8-burnoutvsb...

Season 6 Episode 7: Conversation with Researcher, Tamara Myles 22.02.2022

What does research tell us about what humans want more than anything in their career and work experience? Researcher on "meaningful work cultures," Tamara Myles, joins Jason Barger for an inspiring conversation. For Show Notes Visit   https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/ s6e7-tamara-myles /

Season 6 Episode 6: Developing Talent: Intentional + Authentic 15.02.2022

Developing talent is one element of The Great Resignation that needs the attention of leaders, teams, and organizations. Developing leaders and culture throughout your organization must be intentional and authentic more than ever. For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/s6e6-developing-talent/ Connect with us on social @jasonbarger Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonbarge...

Season 6 Episode 5: Attracting Talent: An Inside-Out Job 08.02.2022

Attracting talent is one element of The Great Resignation that needs the attention of leaders, teams, and organizations. Attraction begins on the inside and these tips and reminders are critical for every team trying to attract talent. Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit  https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/ s6e5-attracting-talent / C...

Season 6 Episode 4: Retaining Talent: The Transfer Portal Isn't Just Sports 01.02.2022

Retaining talent is one element of The Great Resignation that needs the attention of leaders, teams, and organizations. Don't forget the tips and reminders about those important people you already have on your team. For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/s6e4-retaining-talent/ Connect with us on social @jasonbarger Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonbarger/ Youtube https...

Season 6 Episode 3: RAD: The Secret to The Great Resignation 25.01.2022

The Great Resignation is all the talk as a record number of people have quit their jobs. What is the research saying about this and what is within the control of leaders, teams, and organizations? Part of a multi-part episode series. Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/ s6e3-secret-to-great-resignat...

Season 6 Episode 2: DEI: Progress, But What's Needed Next? 18.01.2022

What progress has been made with diversity, equity, and inclusion and what steps are needed next? Jason Barger is joined for a powerful conversation with Kevin Clayton from the Cleveland Cavaliers, Ken Boyer from EY, and Lachandra Baker from National Church Residencies. Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/p...

Season 6 Episode 1:Onward: Vision Out Your Windshield 11.01.2022

As a new year begins, does your vision out the windshield have clarity, conviction, and consistency? If not, it might be time to regroup personally and collectively.   Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast Connect with us on social @jasonbarger Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonbarger/ Youtube...

Season 5 Episode 20: Step Back + Refuel + Share Love 14.12.2021

Season Finale: As we prepare to end another year and celebrate around the holidays, don't forget to Step Back + Refuel + Share Love. You, and your teammates, will be glad you did. For full show notes, visit    https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/ s5-e20-stepback / See Jason on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/2203223/ Please rate and review this podcast to amplify these messages to others -...

Season 5 Episode 19: Luck is the Residue of Design 07.12.2021

Luck is the residue of design. The best leaders, teams, and organizations design the future they hope to create and prepare for the moments to arrive to be at their best. For full show notes visit: https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/s5e19-luck/ Please rate and review this podcast to amplify these messages.

Season 5 Episode 18: From Walls to Halls - 100th Episode! 30.11.2021

The best teams and organizations have core values that guide everything they do. The values aren't just posters on the walls, but are alive with action within their halls. 100th Episode! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/ s5e18-values / Please Like and Review This podcast to amplify these messages :)

Season 5 Episode 17: Gratitude & Appreciation Are Superpowers 23.11.2021

The mindset we develop through gratitude and appreciation is one of the strongest superpowers we have. Jason shares six critical ways to practice gratitude and appreciation in your life and work. For full show notes visit:  https://jasonvbarger.com/leadership-skills/ s5e17-gratitude-superpower / Please rate this podcast. Please share this podcast with others to amplify these messages 

Season 5 Episode 16: Don't Complicate Leadership 16.11.2021

Nobody ever said Leadership was easy. Still, let's not over complicate it. Jason shares six key reminders for leaders and teams to help engage and connect with their team members. Please rate & review the podcast 5 Stars to help spread these messages :) Full show notes available at: https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/ s5e16-dont-complicate-leadership /

Season 5 Episode 15: Virtual Meetings Can Be Done Better 09.11.2021

We now know that virtual meetings can be done better. We've had enough practice throughout our teams and organizations and it's now time to lead more engaging virtual meetings with four key reminders! Full Show Notes Online: https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/s5e15-virtual-meetings/ Please Like and Subscribe to amplify these messages to others

Season 5 Episode 14: ThermostatCulturesLive.com Event Recap 02.11.2021

This year's Thermostat Cultures Live hybrid event hosted by Jason Barger on 10.29.21, was a giant success. This episode shares some reflections and soundbites from the powerful day with thought-leaders from across the country! Please rate and review this podcast and share this to amplify these messages. Full show notes available at https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/s5e14-tcl2021/

Season 5 Episode 13: ThermostatCulturesLive.com Event Preview 26.10.2021

With only a few days until the October 29th Thermostat Cultures Live hybrid event, host Jason Barger previews this powerful event focused on authentic leadership in the world today and creating compelling cultures. Jason is joined by thought-leaders from around the globe! Get Your Online or In-Person Tickets Now https://jasonvbarger.com/thermostat-cultures-live/

Season 5 Episode 12: Dear Leaders & Employees: Help Each Other! 19.10.2021

In times of high-anxiety, change, and uncertainty, both leaders and team members need to help each other. It's a two way street and both leaders and contributors are needed. Jason Barger delivers a memo encouraging all parties to help each other in 3 key ways. Please like and review this podcast! See full show notes at  https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/s5e12-helpeachother/

Season 5 Episode 11: Attracting Talent Begins With You (us) 12.10.2021

The war for talent is on and every team and organization on the planet is trying to attract the best talent they can find. The most successful leaders and cultures realize that attracting talent begins on the inside. Remember these 4 keys! See full show notes at https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/s5e11-attractingtalent/ Please review and follow us on Social :)

Season 5 Episode 10: DEI Leadership: A Conversation with Thought-Leaders 05.10.2021

Jason Barger hosts an important and inspiring conversation from one of his past Thermostat Cultures LIVE events. In this dialogue about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion leadership, he is joined by Kevin Clayton from the Cleveland Cavaliers, Ken Bouyer from EY, and Lori Turner from Leadership for Educational Equity.

Season 5 Episode 9: 4 Agreements for Leaders 28.09.2021

What if we could make 4 Agreements to ourselves and others every single day that would lead to more connection, happiness, love and effectiveness? Jason Barger revisits the words of author, Miguel Ruiz, and how these mindsets transform leaders and cultures. For show notes, tips, and links visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/ s5e9-4agreements / Please like, share, and review this podcast :)

Season 5 Episode 8: A Wealth of Information Creates a Poverty of Attention 21.09.2021

We've never lived in a time with more information coming at us every single day. We are surrounded by 'click bait,' misinformation, gossip, and messages aimed to steal our attention. What needs our focus, our attention, our hearts? For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast Connect with us on social: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/jasonvbarger/ Twitter https://twitter.com/Jasonv...

Season 5 Episode 7: Leading in the Age of Rage 14.09.2021

The world has experienced a lot of trauma, stress, divide, and angst over the last couple of years. Statistics and trends would suggest that we might be living and working in the Age of Rage. Leaders can deploy 5 strategies to help care for people along the way. For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast Connect with us on social: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/jasonvbarger/ Twi...

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