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The Thermostat Ep 5: Interview with Jeni Britton Bauer

Jason Barger

Jeni Britton Bauer is the founder and chief creative officer behind Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams. She’s also an inspiring creative and an eclectic entrepreneur. How does ice cream become a social movement—and what type of leadership is needed when, inevitably, challenges arise? This interview was recorded at Jason Barger’s annual leadership event, Thermostat Cultures Live, in front of an audience of CEOs, HR execs, managers and anyone looking for inspiration. — ABOUT THE THERMOSTAT Conversations…

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The Thermostat Ep 4: Participatory World

Jason Barger

We live in a participatory world—from the way we order our coffee to our Fantasy Football leagues. We want to have a say. Yet, in our professional lives, we’re often asked to operate in a power structure that is quite different. So how do we change that? How do we make our work cultures more participatory? — ABOUT THE THERMOSTAT Conversations and micro-thoughts to engage your mind and heart. A thermostat is proactive. It sets…

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The Thermostat Ep 3: What Does It Mean to Spark?

Jason Barger

A spark is created when two things collide together. What happens when an individual’s authenticity meets, or sparks, with the opportunity to lead change? — ABOUT THE THERMOSTAT Conversations and micro-thoughts to engage your mind and heart. 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…

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A Culture of Accountability: Trashing the Disposable Mindset

Jason Barger

In today’s world, so many products are made for us to use once and throw away. Knowing we’ll eventually dispose of something diminishes its value. We don’t make space for it in our minds. We don’t plan for it to fit into our future. If we allow that same disposable mindset to creep into our teams, it can invite short-sighted thinking. In that scenario, we end up treating every challenge like it’s someone else’s problem….

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The Thermostat Ep 2: Interview with Howard Behar

Jason Barger

As president of Starbucks, Howard Behar, now retired, and his team led the company from 20 stores to 15,000 around the globe. His approach as a servant leader helped Starbucks realize, “It’s Not About the Coffee.” This interview was recorded at Jason Barger’s annual leadership event, Thermostat Cultures Live, in front of an audience of CEOs, HR execs, managers and anyone looking for inspiration. — ABOUT THE THERMOSTAT Conversations and micro-thoughts to engage your mind…

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Announcing The Thermostat: A Podcast Hosted by Jason Barger

Jason Barger

Meet Jason Barger, author, keynote speaker and founder of Step Back Leadership Consulting, as he invites you to proactively set the temperature in your life and work with thoughtful commentary and inspiring interviews. Give yourself the gift of this micro-podcast to get acquainted for the compelling journey ahead. — ABOUT THE THERMOSTAT Conversations and micro-thoughts to engage your mind and heart. A thermostat is proactive. It sets the temperature in a room. Controls the temperature….

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Opt Out of Autopilot to Lead With Intention

Jason Barger

I was working out at a System of Strength studio when I saw someone wearing a shirt that read, “Mean It.” Those two words got me thinking: How many times do we fall into the trap of going through the motions? If we’re being honest, it’s probably more often than we would like to admit. We go through the motions in our personal lives and relationships. We do it with small decisions, like what to…

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Kiva Cofounder, Longtime Starbucks President and More Speaking at Thermostat Cultures Live

Jason Barger

Globally celebrated author, speaker and leadership coach Jason Barger is hosting the third annual Thermostat Cultures Live event in Columbus this fall featuring Kiva Cofounder Jessica Jackley, longtime Starbucks President Howard Behar, one-time number-one NBA draft pick Greg Oden and restaurateur Cameron Mitchell. The intimate retreat, which is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 8 at The Wells Barn at Franklin Park Conservatory in Columbus, is an engaging day for leaders and change agents who…

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Set It—But Don’t Forget It: Why Culture Shaping Is Cyclical

Jason Barger

Let’s say you’re now standing in front of the figurative thermostat dial for the teams in your life and work. You’ve reflected on the path ahead, the important people and intentional steps you want to take. Now it’s time to set your dial to the temperature you want to create. But there are a couple final things to remember as you begin the process. First, if you’re an avid TV viewer or infomercial lover, the…

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When Small Actions Result in Big Change

Jason Barger

From the moment I first met Bol Aweng I knew something was shifting within me. He was one of those people who you meet and you know they are going to reveal a new perspective, story, or angle of the world to you. He did all three. We sat at a table for an hour straight and he spoke and I listened. Bol was one of only two of the Lost Boys of Sudan to…

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