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Announcing The Thermostat: A Podcast Hosted by Jason Barger

September 10, 2019

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…

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Opt Out of Autopilot to Lead With Intention

September 4, 2019

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…

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

August 31, 2019

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…

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

August 16, 2019

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…

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When Small Actions Result in Big Change

July 29, 2019

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…

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Empowering Participation: The Benefit of Asking Your Team for Answers

July 10, 2019

Type any question into Google right now and in less than one second you’ll have millions of answers. In a time of instantaneous information, leaders often get confused. We think…

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Possibility or Scarcity: It Depends on the Lens

June 25, 2019

While hiking through the Grand Canyon my family, we came upon this ridge with the most stunning views overlooking the canyon. But over to our right was an ugly cluster…

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Where’s the Magic? I’ll Tell You…

June 19, 2019

When it comes to setting the temperature on your team, there is no magic pill. There is no easy button. There is no quick fix. Shaping the culture is a…

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What to Do When the Game Changes

June 2, 2019

The sport of basketball is the same game that’s been around for well over 100 years. But how the game is played has changed. Ten years ago, there wasn’t a…

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What’s on Your LP?: How to Mindfully Plan for the Life You Want

May 14, 2019

In the 1930s, many major record companies were exploring ways to create longer-playing records that could fit more music onto them. Company after company failed attempts to jam more music…

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Announcing The Thermostat: A Podcast Hosted by Jason Barger

Opt Out of Autopilot to Lead With Intention

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

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

When Small Actions Result in Big Change

Empowering Participation: The Benefit of Asking Your Team for Answers

Possibility or Scarcity: It Depends on the Lens

Where’s the Magic? I’ll Tell You…

What to Do When the Game Changes

What’s on Your LP?: How to Mindfully Plan for the Life You Want

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