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...

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Jason V Barger

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Season 7 Episode 9: Culture Belief Is Powerful 28.02.2023 19:50

Believing you can make a difference makes a huge difference in team cultures. Belief is powerful and breeds confidence, faith and trust in 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/cultural-belief-is-powerful/ Connect with us on social @jasonbarger Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/j...

Season 7 Episode 8: Breathing Oxygen in Education 21.02.2023 49:55

How do we breathe good oxygen into learning environments for kids, teachers and entire communities? Jason Barger is a guest on the "Better Learning" podcast to share his reflections. Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/breathing-oxygen_in_education/ Connect with us on social @jasonbarger Linkedin h...

Season 7 Episode 7: Love Your People 14.02.2023 19:32

Could we actually make the choice to love and care about those on our team and throughout our organization? If we want to create meaningful cultures and relationships, it might be time to lead. Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/love-your-people/ Connect with us on social @jasonbarger Linkedin http...

Season 7 Episode 6: Some Assembly Required 07.02.2023 16:33

Each holiday season we are reminded of these three dreaded words, "Some Assembly Required." When it comes to developing leaders and culture, assembly is required in these key ways. Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/some-assembly-required/ Connect with us on social @jasonbarger Linkedin https://www...

Season 7 Episode 5: Leadership Trends in 2023 31.01.2023 23:42

Fast Company has identified 4 leadership trends for 2023. Jason Barger provides his reflections and observations on developing leaders and cultures 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/s7e5-2023-leadership-trends/ Connect with us on social @jasonbarger Linkedin https://www.linkedin...

Season 7 Episode 4: DEI Leadership and Business Strategy 24.01.2023 41:47

Is DEI an add-on to your leadership and culture or a part of your business strategy for future growth and development? Jason Barger is joined by his friends and DEI experts, Kevin Clayton and Ken Bouyer. Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/s7e4-dei/ Connect with us on social @jasonbarger Linkedin ht...

Season 7 Episode 3: Defining "Winning Cultures" 17.01.2023 16:49

The term "Winning Cultures" appears in the subtitle of Jason's newest book Breathing Oxygen. So, let's make sure we define what "Winning Cultures" truly means and looks like. Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/s7e3-winning-cultures/ Connect with us on social @jasonbarger Linkedin https://www.linked...

Season 7 Episode 2: Set Your GPS 10.01.2023 17:03

We all benefit from a GPS system to help steer us in the right direction. What are your Goals? How will you show your Passion? And who are your goals in Service of and for? Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/s7e2-set-your-gps/ Connect with us on social @jasonbarger Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com...

Season 7 Episode 1: Kickoff of Season 7: Being vs. Doing 03.01.2023 20:33

As we all rush into the new year ahead with resolutions, goals and new visions for the future, Jason reminds us to let our Being drive our Doing. Not the other way around. Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/s7e1-being-vs-doing/ Connect with us on social @jasonbarger Linkedin https://www.linkedin.co...

Season 6 Episode 51: Cheers to 2022: Recap Episode 27.12.2022 26:58

Jason Barger raises a glass to 2022 and highlights some of the themes, topics, and inspiring people who joined him on the podcast over the past year. What messages can we not afford to forget? Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/s6e51-cheers2022/ Connect with us on social @jasonbarger Linkedin https...

Season 6 Episode 50: Genuine Appreciation 20.12.2022 16:09

As the race to end the year is in full speed in our lives, teams and organizations, the best leaders and cultures step back and let genuine appreciation carry them into 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/s6e50-genuine-appreciation/ Connect with us on social @jasonbarger Linkedin htt...

Season 6 Episode 49: Defining "Positive Leadership" 13.12.2022 16:46

In the world we all have been experiencing over the last few years, it's important for us to define what "Positive Leadership" is and what it is not. It just may be the difference for how we choose to navigate 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/s6e49-defining-positive-leadership/ Co...

Season 6 Episode 48: The Gift of Presence 06.12.2022 21:39

In a hectic and fast-moving world, the best leaders, teams and organizations learn how to give themselves and the people around them the gift of presence. Then, better connection and performance follows. Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/s6e48-gift-of-presence/ Connect with us on social @jasonba...

Season 6 Episode 47: Worthy Competitors 29.11.2022 21:28

Worthy competitors bring out the best in us and help us learn, grow and develop. But, do we recognize who they are and the mindset we want to bring to the game? Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/s6e47-worthy-competitors/ Connect with us on social @jasonbarger Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/j...

Season 6 Episode 46: Thankfulness Is Oxygen 22.11.2022 23:26

The practice of fueling your daily mindset and breathing in oxygen of gratitude, thankfulness and appreciation shifts the way you approach your day, life, relationships and work. Thankfulness is oxygen. Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/s6e46-thankfulness/ Connect with us on social @jasonbarger Li...

Season 6 Episode 45: Mental Grit — handle hard better 15.11.2022 21:20

Life and work isn't always easy and isn't going to be easy. There will be challenges, obstacles and uncertainty along the way. The best leaders and cultures learn to face the challenges and handle hard things better. Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/s6e45-mentalgrit/ Connect with us on social @ja...

Season 6 Episode 44: Thermostat Cultures LIVE Event Recap 08.11.2022 29:54

Listen to some powerful quotes, reflections, observations and take-aways from this year's hybrid event. Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/s6e44-tcl-recap/ Connect with us on social @jasonbarger Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonbarger/ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/user/OneLovePublishers

Season 6 Episode 43: Last Chance For ThermostatCulturesLive.com on 11/4 01.11.2022 16:24

Jason previews exciting details about the hybrid event he hosts called Thermostat Cultures LIVE and shares information about the purpose of the event. Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/leadership-skills/ s6e43-tcl-last-chance / Connect with us on social @jasonbarger Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/ja...

Season 6 Episode 42: Start With Why Podcast Interview with Frankie Russo 25.10.2022 42:19

Jason joins the Start With Why podcast hosted by Frankie Russo to discuss purpose, clarity and breathing oxygen into yourself and those around you. Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/s6e42-start-with-why/ Connect with us on social @jasonbarger Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonbarger/ Youtu...

Season 6 Episode 41: ThermostatCulturesLive.com Event on 11/4 Preview 18.10.2022 17:22

The hybrid event ThermostatCulturesLive.com is back on Friday, November 4, 2022. Host Jason Barger talks about the purpose of the event and the amazing voices, minds and hearts who will be joining him for this year's event. Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/s6e41-tcl-event-preview/ Connect with us...

Season 6 Episode 40: This Is Me: vulnerability + courage 11.10.2022 25:22

Our people, our teams, our companies, our world needs our authentic selves. Leaders and cultures who honor authenticity, vulnerability and courage will breathe life into others. Just ask The Greatest Showmen. Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/s6e40-this-is-me/ Connect with us on social @jasonbarge...

Season 6 Episode 39: Redefining Toughness 04.10.2022 22:55

Leaders and cultures in the world today require mental toughness, resolve and grit. So, it's critical to redefine what true toughness looks like and practice how we can help share good oxygen with those along our path. Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/s6e39-redefining-toughness/ Connect with us o...

Season 6 Episode 38: 4 Stages of the Creative Process 27.09.2022 20:49

Creativity is a process and not a one-time coincidence. It's not about pure talent or cleverness. Our ability or inability to honor the creative process impacts the outcomes 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/s6e38-4-steps-creative-process/ Connect with us on social @jasonbarg...

Season 6 Episode 37: Opportunityisnowhere 20.09.2022 20:51

Mental agility begins in the mind and how we see what is possible or impossible. How we adapt and help others see possibilities rather than roadblocks will determine the paths we take 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/s6e37-opportunityisnowhere/ Connect with us on social @jas...

Season 6 Episode 36: Our Words and Actions Vibrate 13.09.2022 15:59

Truth time for every culture-shaping initiative on the planet. We need to first look at ourselves in the mirror. Our own words and actions send vibrations to others. Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/XXXXXXXXXX Connect with us on social @jasonbarger Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonbarger/ Youtub...