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To Align Your Team, Set Standards Together

June 20, 2018Jason Barger

Recently, I was honored to speak in Las Vegas at the largest HR Conference in the world, the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Annual Conference. My topic was Growing An Engaged Culture and thousands upon thousands of people from all around the globe gathered to discuss honoring and improving the human element of organizations. On the same day that I spoke, legendary Duke Men’s Basketball Coach and Olympic Team USA Coach Mike Krzyzewski spoke….

What the Bleep Do We Want?

June 6, 2018Jason Barger

My kids love going to Dave & Buster’s—the giant arcade with life-size video games and blinking lights everywhere you turn. Even as they get older, they run from game to game with infectious smiles on their faces. They enjoy the games, but at this stage in their life (ranging between ages 7 and 12) the games aren’t what capture their imaginations the most. It’s the tickets. Each game has a certain number of tickets that…

‘Opt in’ with Intention

May 24, 2018Jason Barger

With the proliferation of spam emails and junk solicitations in the world today, the word “unsubscribe” unfortunately has become quite common. Because we are enrolled so often in things we do not actually want and that clutter our lives and work, we have had to exercise the practice of “opting out.” We follow the trail of messages and buttons to say “get me out of here.” Opting out has become necessary in a world that…

Yanny or Laurel? The Leadership Lesson

May 18, 2018Jason Barger

Do you hear Yanny or Laurel? These questions have captivated our minds. People pick sides and arguments ensue. After hundreds of thousands of people weighed in online as to whether they hear yanny or laurel, votes were essentially split down the middle. I’ll save you some time and perhaps relationship strife: Both sides are right. We all know this leadership lesson, but it’s easy to forget: Everyone doesn’t see (or hear) things the same way…

Global Author, Speaker and Leadership Coach Hosting Culture Event in Columbus

May 11, 2018Jason Barger

Globally celebrated author, speaker and leadership coach Jason Barger is hosting the second annual Thermostat Cultures Live event in Columbus this fall featuring longtime Starbucks President Howard Behar and other culture visionaries. The intimate event, which is Nov. 9 at The Wells Barn at Franklin Park Conservatory in Columbus, is an engaging day for leaders and change agents who are passionate about authentic leadership, meaningful connection and building compelling cultures. It includes conversations with national…

The Secret to Salesforce’s Winning Culture

May 1, 2018Jason Barger

In 1999, Marc Benioff, Parker Harris, Dave Moellenhoff, and Frank Dominguez founded salesforce.com, a cloud computing company that has grown into one of the most highly valued American companies in its market. From the very beginning, they specialized in delivering “software as a service” and Benioff, as chairman and CEO, has been committed to creating an open, transparent culture. Salesforce has consistently shown up over the last few years with a Top 25 ranking on…

Good Vibrations: What’s Your Presence?

April 16, 2018Jason Barger

We all have a presence when we come into a room and that presence sends vibrations to those around us. We can’t control everything about what people feel about us, but we can become more mindful about how we enter and what is the focal point of our vibrations. When a boss rushes hurriedly into her office while on a phone call and doesn’t make eye contact with the staff members along her path, vibrations…

How Can You Measure Feelings?

April 5, 2018Jason Barger

We live in a time of metric mania. We know it’s important to measure how we’re doing and that metrics can lead us to better decision-making. But we’ve got to make sure we’re measuring the right things and also know that some elements are tricky to measure. For example, how someone “feels” on your team or within your organization isn’t always the easiest thing to measure when it relates to wins and losses. However, ask…

Why Purpose Is Powerful

March 15, 2018Jason Barger

As we begin traveling the 6 A’s (Assess, Align, Aspire, Articulate, Act, Anchor) to create a compelling Thermostat Culture, we begin with why. To properly align as a team, we have to be willing to have conversations that lead us into why we’re doing what we’re doing. We have to touch the meaning, the engagement, the mind, and the heart. Adam Grant, the very talented Wharton professor as well as bestselling author, shares research in…

To Align Your Team, ‘Start With Why’

March 7, 2018Jason Barger

Conversations are the currency for change, and they need to “Start With Why.” They can’t just be conversations for the sake of conversing. People want meaning. They are thirsty to contribute. They want to know that they are valuable and what they are doing is making a difference to someone else. They want to be connected to a greater mission than themselves. This is why I say that the real work I’m doing with teams…

To Align Your Team, Set Standards Together

What the Bleep Do We Want?

‘Opt in’ with Intention

Yanny or Laurel? The Leadership Lesson

Global Author, Speaker and Leadership Coach Hosting Culture Event in Columbus

The Secret to Salesforce’s Winning Culture

Good Vibrations: What’s Your Presence?

How Can You Measure Feelings?

Why Purpose Is Powerful

To Align Your Team, ‘Start With Why’

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