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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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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 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 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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‘Tis the Season to Stop, Celebrate and Reset

Jason Barger

Every year my family loves the act of giving and receiving holiday cards. But this season, several folks told me how they hate getting cards because they think the people sending them are trying to portray some kind of perfect life. See, they know that some of the people sending those cards are actually really struggling in their lives, so their cheerful messages can feel fake. But I believe there’s an opportunity to think about…

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Selling Solutions: How Infomercials Get It Right

Jason Barger

I recently realized I’d rather think more like an infomercial than a political ad. Nearly one billion dollars is spent during every major election cycle—much of it on negative ads. You know those sinister spots, blaming and shaming the opposing candidate. But infomercials are all about solutions. Sure, infomercials can be over-the-top tacky. But we’re still drawn to them. Why? Because they’re selling a solution—to clean our floors better, make our food healthier or help…

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The Thermostat Ep 12: Season 1 Recap + Q&A

Jason Barger

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…

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The Thermostat Ep 11: The Power of Hibernation

Jason Barger

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,…

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The Thermostat Ep 10: Faithing (Verb)

Jason Barger

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…

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