32 – Unarmed Truth + Unconditional Love (Special Episode)
In the midst of unrest, chaos and anger surrounding the brutal death of George Floyd, leaders are calling for all to not be silent. In this special podcast, Jason Barger…
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Quarantine Chat: Kendall Harrell, VP People & Culture, Caribou Coffee
Kendall Harrell, VP People & Culture, Caribou Coffee Jason Barger checks-in with Caribou Coffee’s VP of People and Culture, Kendall Harrell, during times of isolation. The conversation flows about the…
Quarantine Chat: Ken Bouyer, Americas Director of Inclusiveness Recruiting at EY
Ken Bouyer hugs Jason Barger at a Thermostat Cultures Live event in 2019 Jason Barger checks-in with EY’s, Ken Bouyer, who is at his home in isolation in New Jersey.…
Quarantine Chat: Howard Behar, former President of Starbucks
Jason Barger is joined for a conversation with Howard Behar while quarantine is in place with the Covid-19 crisis. Howard led Starbucks from 25 stores to 15,000 around the globe.…
The Thermostat Season 2 Ep 17 – Season 2 Reflections + Q & A
As an inspiring, thought-provoking and engaging Season 2 of the podcast comes to an end, Jason reflects on the messages of this season and the ideas we can’t afford to…
Changing Times Require New Conversations
Companies focused on growth know that changing times require they dig in and have new conversations. Conversations in the workplace around how to improve culture have started to shift…
The Thermostat Season 2 Ep 16 – Hungry Dogs Run…
How do elite performers, athletes, musicians, executives, leaders train and operate? The quote, “Hungry Dogs Run Faster” is adapted in order to align more accurately with what the research shows…
The Thermostat Season 2 Ep 15 – “Trust the Process” Revealed
We’ve all heard the phrase “Trust the Process” millions of times from leaders across industries. The phrase is so familiar to us, but why is it so difficult for…
The Thermostat Season 2 Ep 14 – Leading Change: lessons from the Covid-19 process of mobilizing people
Our hearts and thoughts are with all who are struggling with the coronavirus or are on the front lines supporting those in need. And, as we step back and…
The Thermostat Season 2 Ep 13 – Courage Is Sitting In Ambiguity
When fear, doubt, crisis, and uncertainty arises, courage is being able to sit in ambiguity. The most effective and compelling leaders, teams and organizations are able to stay focused on…