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…

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…

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…

Jason Barger reflects on a dynamic Season 1 of The Thermostat podcast and reminds us about how the messages from each episode connect, build upon one another and nudge us forward in our own leadership development and journey to build compelling cultures. He also answers a few questions sent in from listeners throughout the season and looks ahead to Season 2. Thank you to all listeners who continue to help amplify these messages in the…

The mind and heart need brief moments of hibernation. They help us recover, restore, heal and prepare for what’s next in the pursuit of our vision. How can leaders and teams “slow down to power up?”   — 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,…

What does it look like when our most coveted beliefs and values are witnessed in person? What ripples do our actions create along our path? In the incessant rush of the holidays and hectic times in life and business, how do we want to move with those around us?   — 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…

There is a war for our attention every single day. We’ve never lived in more distracting times, where the messages are coming from every direction, trying to persuade us to think, look and act a certain way. How do you choose what to give your attention to—and how do you weed out the rest? — ABOUT THE THERMOSTAT Conversations and micro-thoughts to engage your mind and heart. A thermostat is proactive. It sets the temperature…