The Thermostat with Jason Barger

Research tells us that people have never felt a sense of loneliness like they do in the workplace today. Yet, they yearn for a sense of belonging and a meaningful culture. The best leaders and teams are breathing oxygen into their people in key ways. Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/loneliness_in...

Hiring, retaining and developing an engaged culture is not just about cultural fit. The best places are expanding beyond fit and contribution to focus on the overall cultural fitness of their organization. Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/cultural-fitness/ Subscribe to our channel: https://www.yo...

Antitoxic cultures have thermostat leaders who help identify toxic behaviors and then lead their organization into thriving cultures of contribution, community and challenge. Researcher, author and consultant, Tamara Myles, 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/anti...

Elite performance is linked to the ability to rest and recharge. This episode shares how personal visioning, reflection and preparation allows the mind and heart to be renewed with confidence for your future. Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/rest-preparation-breeds-confidence/ Subscribe to our ch...

Elite performance is linked to the ability to rest and recharge. This episode shares how creative mindsets and practices help stimulate you to find new solutions and ideas for the path ahead. Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/rest-grow-like-bamboo/ Connect with us on social @jasonvbarger Linkedin...

Elite performance is linked to the ability to rest and recharge. This episode explores seeking joy in order to allow the mind and heart to rest so you can be at your best when your best is needed. Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/rest-break-tendencies/ Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtub...

Elite performance is linked to the ability to rest and recharge. This episode explores seeking joy in order to allow the mind and heart to rest so you can be at your best when your best is needed. Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/rest-seek-joy/ Connect with us on social @jasonbarger Linkedin http...

Better performance and greater personal effectiveness is directly tied to the ability to slow down in order to speed up. Greater intentionality, focus and vision leads to better and more impactful results. Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit:  https://jasonvbarger.com/leadership-skills/slow-down-to-speed-up-2/ Connect with us on so...

Most team or organizational cultures don't need a complete teardown and rebuild. Most are in need of a renovation with a revitalized design, build, and maintenance plan. Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/your-culture-renovation/ Connect with us on social @jasonbarger Linkedin https://www.linkedin....

Chris Singleton's mother was killed in a racially motivated mass shooting. His message that love is stronger than hate has resonated across the country. Jason and Chris share inspiring dialogue about love, forgiveness and unity.   Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/chris-singleton/ Connect with us...

Jason honors his late Mother and Father as he reflects on messages and stories from their lives that help shape the way he approaches his life and work. What messages, stories and thoughts are guiding us 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/stack-chairs-go-to-basket/ Connect wit...

Our mindsets, thoughts and stories we tell in our own heads impact the experiences we have in our life and work. Jason shares about his experience visiting someone on Death Row and powerful lessons learned along the way. Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit  https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/the_imprisoned_mind/ Connect with us on so...

Culture-shaping happens at every level throughout an organizational ecosystem. However, identifying, clarifying and developing the emerging leaders in your cultural strategy is often underutilized. Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/support-emerging-leaders/ Connect with us on social @jasonbarger L...

It's easy for us to get stuck in our own heads, assume the people around us know what is happening or disguise true feelings. However, what is mentionable becomes more manageable for all involved. Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/mentionable/ Connect with us on social @jasonbarger Linkedin https:...

Humans are really good at spotting weaknesses, holes or what isn't working. However, we aren't always good about knowing our own strengths and how the strengths of our team has us uniquely positioned to flourish.   Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/understanding-strengths/ Connect with us on socia...

When our words and actions do not align, dissonance is felt. Where is there cultural dissonance in your life and work and what's your plan to breathe new oxygen into it? Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/cultural-dissonance/ Connect with us on social @jasonbarger Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/...

Your definition of what true leadership means will impact every single room you walk into, every relationship and team you are a part of. How do you define compelling, influential and exceptional leadership? Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/leadership-mindset/ Connect with us on social @jasonbarg...

How are mental health challenges impacting leaders, teams and organizations? Jason Barger is joined by leaders from Nationwide Children's Hospital's On Our Sleeves as well as former President of Starbucks, Howard Behar. Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit   https://jasonvbarger.com/leadership-skills/ s7e17-mental-health-pt2 / Conne...

How are mental health challenges impacting leaders, teams and organizations? Jason Barger is joined by leaders from Nationwide Children's Hospitals On Our Sleeves program in dialogue around research and best practices. Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit  https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/mental-health-leadership/ Connect with us on...

Every year the NCAA March Madness basketball tournaments remind us of lessons beyond sports related to leadership, culture, teamwork and winning teams that we cannot afford to forget. Jason shares reflections on this year's tournaments. Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/lessons_from_march_madness/...

The trauma from global health, economic uncertainty, and division and angst of the last few years is not fully behind us, unfortunately. Leaders and cultures have the opportunity to acknowledge this reality and help people navigate forward. Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/we-are-still-recovering...

Neurodiversity tells us that no two people think or learn the exact same way. So, what does that mean for how we think about hiring, onboarding, serving, and developing leaders and cultures into the future? Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/designing-for-differences/ Connect with us on social @jas...

Fast Company named psychological safety as one of the most important leadership and culture trends for the year ahead. What does it actually mean and how can it help the people on our teams thrive? Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/workplace-well-being/ Connect with us on social @jasonbarger Linke...

Workplace well-being has been named as one of the most important leadership trends of this year. Is it just a trend or a shift in mindset that will help drive us forward? Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/workplace-well-being/ Connect with us on social @jasonbarger Linkedin https://www.linkedin.co...

Empathy is a word you hear more and more in business and organizational settings. What does it mean and how can we practice organizational empathy that also impacts our performance? Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/organizational-empathy/ Connect with us on social @jasonbarger Linkedin https://ww...