The Thermostat with Jason Barger

A posture of listening can be a superpower in everyday moments, relationships and within team cultures. What needs your ears next? Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/superpower-listening/ Jason Barger is a husband, father, speaker, and author who is passionate about business leadership and corporat...

Sometimes we need an invitation to rest. Jason highlights the common misconception between rest and high-performance. Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/invitation-to-rest/ Jason Barger is a husband, father, speaker, and author who is passionate about business leadership and corporate culture. He b...

Jason is joined by his first professional mentor, the Rev. Dr. John F. Ross, in an engaging conversation about the power of mentors, goals, focus, clarity, character and virtue. Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/john-ross-leadership-reflections/ Jason Barger is a husband, father, speaker, and auth...

Jason takes a few moments to celebrate the true spirit of Independence in our lives and work AND the important role that Interdependence also plays. Our lives and team cultures rely on both. Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/ celebrateinterdependence / Jason Barger is a husband, father, speaker, a...

In part 2 of this series, Jason explores the impact the recent findings from the Global Flourishing Study can have on workplace cultures. The future of work and the cultures we create should pay attention. Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit  https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/ global-flourishing-culture / Jason Barger is a husband,...

The recent release of the Global Flourishing Study findings is an opportunity for every leader, team and organization to think about how they support their people. In this 2-part series, Jason provides his insights and reflections on the findings. Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/global-flourishi...

Not every team is great at both planning and execution. The best cultures put best practices into place to focus on both their vision for the future and the execution it will require. Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/ planningexecution /   Jason Barger is a husband, father, speaker, and author wh...

In today's fast-changing world with heightened uncertainty, the best leaders, teams and organizations operate as a Thermostat Culture. It just isn't a nice idea, it's critical. Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/why-thermostat-cultures-critical/ Jason Barger is a husband, father, speaker, and autho...

Clarity is what humans crave. Jason is joined by speaker and organizational psychology consultant, Seth Yelorda, for an inspiring chat about the power of clarity within cultures. Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/leading-clarity-seth-yelorda/ Jason Barger is a husband, father, speaker, and author...

The company HubSpot had a meteoric rise of growth and success, but their culture is what many point to for why it worked. Jason reflects on the lessons learned and what it means for other organizational cultures. Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/ culture-lessons-from-hubspot / Jason Barger is a h...

Culture-shaping is not a drive-thru experience. Jason reflects on a recent Forbes article about organizational cultures today and provides his insights on strategies that work. Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/5-strategies-for-culture-shaping/ Jason Barger is a husband, father, speaker, and autho...

The future of leadership is human. In fact, it always has been, but we're getting better about identifying what truly is compelling to people. Author and speaker, Ryan Estis, joins Jason for an inspiring chat. 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-ryan-estis/ Jason Barger is...

Workplace statistics continue to show us that people desire leaders and cultures who create trusting, caring and more meaningful collaborations. Jason highlights the opportunity leaders and teams have to help people thrive. Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/culture-is-shelter-we-provide/ Jason Bar...

The concept of accountability has commonly been misunderstood and negatively leaning in many organizations. Jason explores how a reciprocal ownership mindset transforms this dynamic within team cultures. Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/reciprocal-accountability/ Jason Barger is a husband, father...

The transfer portal you hear about in college athletics isn't just happening in sports. Ever since the "Great Resignation," organizations are either thriving or withering due to their approach to culture in this era of free agency. Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/culture-transfer-portal/ Jason B...

Research tells us that humans want meaningful work and their performance is directly tied to it. Jason Barger chats with researchers Tamara Myles and Wes Adams about cultures that bring this to life. Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit  https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/meaningful-work-tamara-myles-wes-adams/ Jason Barger is a husba...

Imagine this: seven days, seven different airports, and never leaving the terminal. No hotel rooms, just uncomfortable airport benches. Showers? Airport bathrooms only. Food? A strict $20-a-day budget. This wasn't a punishment; it was an experiment. In this special episode of The Thermostat Podcast, Jason V. Barger shares the remarkable origin story of his "Step Back from the Baggage Claim" philos...

Every team and organization on the planet wants accountability. However, the word accountability has often been used with a negative connotation than the true meaning of the word. Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit  https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/positive-accountability/ Jason Barger is a husband, father, speaker, and author who...

The March Madness basketball tournaments remind us of valuable lessons each year as it relates to leadership, culture and performance. Jason shares observations about the elements that all winning teams have. Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/team-cultures-that-win-march-madness/ Jason Barger is a...

Every person, team and organization on the planet has a ripple effect. However, is it the intentional and strategic ripple effect we are hoping to create? Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/ripple-effect-lisa-even-interview/ Jason Barger is a husband, father, speaker, and author who is passionate a...

Even the most stagnant, negative, toxic and low-performing cultures can turn around. Jason shares examples of cultures that have invested in leading change within their culture. Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/ cultures-can-turn-around / Jason Barger is a husband, father, speaker, and author who...

The most compelling, influential and effective leaders and cultures tend to have very similar attributes. One common element they share is consistency and "Repeated Beingness" that others feel. Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/repeated-beingness/ Jason Barger is a husband, father, speaker, and au...

Time is one of our most valuable resources. Not all time spent focused on a high-priority is wasted, sometimes it is just stored. Tired of feeling like you're wasting time? In this episode of The Thermostat Podcast, Jason V. Barger explores the difference between wasted time and stored time . Discover how to invest your energy in activities that fuel long-term growth, even if you don't see immedia...

Jason Barger is joined by his friend, Christian Long, educator, designer and facilitator, in a compelling conversation about the journey of self-discovery, relationships, culture and progress on our path. Want to build a corporate culture where your team thrives?  On The Thermostat Podcast, Jason Barger and Christian Long discuss how to bridge the gap between your intended culture and the actual e...

Jason Barger shares his observations and reflections on recent research and predictions from Forbes, Fast Company, Gallup, and more on organizational trends for the year ahead. Episode Title: 4 Organizational Culture Trends Shaping 2025 (and How to Prepare!) Episode Summary: Is your company ready for the future of work? On this episode of The Thermostat, host Jason V. Barger breaks down four criti...