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Wendys Coley O’Brien

The Thermostat Season 2 Ep 7: Interview with Coley O’Brien: The Wendy’s Way

Ted Bigham

With over 6700 locations worldwide across 40 countries, Wendy’s aims to engage their over 250,000 employees. Chief People Officer for Wendy’s, Coley O’Brien, joins Jason in a riveting discussion on the power of Values, generational trends, and the power of relational leadership and culture. SHOW NOTES 0:51 – Introducing Wendy’s Chief People Officer, Coley O’Brien 3:30 – Developing people and culture doesn’t just magically happen, it takes thought and attention. Jason asks why is authentic leadership important in…

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Crafting a Meaningful One-Minute Message

Jason Barger

Every year during award season, we watch person after person excitedly rush on stage, clutch the trophy, catch their breath—and recite from a long list of people to thank. (Cue the wrap-it-up track.) Whether those acknowledgements are delivered out of obligation or genuine gratitude, it can be a real snooze fest for the audience.  More than that, it’s a lost opportunity.  Imagine you have the undivided attention of millions of people around the globe for…

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Team Communication Kind and clear

The Thermostat Season 2 Ep 6: Team Communication: Kind + Clear

Ted Bigham

Kindness isn’t just about being nice. Kindness isn’t soft. Kindness is about clarity. When we communicate with the people in our life and work are our conversations kind, clear and connected? The best teams communicate with clarity. SHOW NOTES 0:51 – Jason shares a story about author Brene Brown that kind is clear. Kindness is about clarity. Are we willing and able, as leaders, to be kind and also clear with people on what is expected and…

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How To Win The Fight For Your Focus

Jason Barger

There’s a war going on for our attention.  Each day we get hundreds of ads and asks. We get sponsored social posts and e-newsletters. We watch TV commercials. We see product packaging and pop-up ads.  Companies compete hard to make you look. The desire to win awareness extends to our co-workers, business partners and clients. There’s a lot of people craving a piece of that pie. People are constantly tapping us to tackle problems, develop…

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The Thermostat Season 2 Ep 5: The Ecosystem of Cultures

Ted Bigham

There are 3 types of species as a part of every culture. Who are your natives? Who are endemic? Who are the introduced species? Every ecosystem needs to cohabitate together and the most compelling feed their ecosystem daily. SHOW NOTES 0:53 – What does your team and organizational culture have to do with the Galapagos Islands? Jason goes into the ecosystem of cultures and what that means to you. 2:10 – Every culture has its own ecosystem….

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The Thermostat Season 2 Ep 4: Interview with Govindh Jayaraman & Stefanie Jackson: Paper Napkin Wisdom + Generational Connection

Ted Bigham

If you had one message to share on a paper napkin with the world, what would you share? What do different generations want today? This engaging interview with author and serial entrepreneur, Govindh Jayaraman, and generational expert, Stefanie Jackson, challenges us all to think about the power of connection, focus, and feedback. SHOW NOTES 1:22 – Jason introduces Stephanie Jackson on how to connect and bridge the hearts and minds of millennials. 2:00 – Jason introduces Govindh…

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Culture is Competitive Advantage

The Thermostat Season 2 Ep 3: Culture Is Your Competitive Advantage

Ted Bigham

In a world littered with choices for everything, culture is your competitive advantage! People want to be a part of something greater than themselves and they want more than just a transaction. Is your culture your competitive advantage? SHOW NOTES 0:49 – Jason shares a story about working with the chief people officer of a company and making choices to improve culture. We live in a world of great choice, from craft beers to grocery store…

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The Thermostat with Jason Barger

The Thermostat Season 2 Ep 2: Dare to Begin

Ted Bigham

Success and impact only arrive after we’ve dared to begin. Beginning requires courage, vision, and action to move things forward. And, daring isn’t a one-time act. What do you need to dare to begin next? SHOW NOTES 0:49 – “All glory comes from daring to begin” – Eugene Ware. Jason introduces the episode with a recap of season 2 episode 1 and the thoughts and messages for this episode. 2:45 – Put yourself out there and go outside…

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Forward Focus: Where To Look In The New Year

Jason Barger

It’s perfectly normal to obsessively check the rearview mirror when we’re sharing the road in bumper-to-bumper traffic. But when we keep checking the rearview mirror on the path of life—it can seriously slow us down. Or even bring us to a grinding halt. In the fast-moving, fast-changing world we live in today, it’s easy for leaders and teams to get stuck peering into that rearview mirror. As human beings, it’s in our nature to contemplate…

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The Thermostat with Jason Barger

The Thermostat Season 2 Kickoff Ep 1: Be vs Do

Ted Bigham

The same thing happens every New Year. We rush to set goals for all the things we’re going to DO in the year ahead. The most effective leaders, teams and organizations let their Being drive their Doing. Start your year off more effectively and rooted. In this episode, Jason reflects on New Year’s goals and why we so often leave those goals behind as the year goes on. The season 2 kickoff begins with a conversation on what…

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