Every person, team and organization on the planet has mental baggage they carry. Some are able to better understand the baggage they are carrying and it leads to higher levels of collaboration, alignment and performance.
SHOW NOTES
Jason introduces Season 8 episode 16 of the podcast, 3 Types of Mental Baggage We All Carry. Welcome back to the podcast on corporate culture and leadership and thank you for listening. We engage thought leaders like CEOs, CFOs, managers, VPs, directors, and more for this podcast. We wish to create content that engages your mind and heart and allows you to step back and think and add some positivity to your life. We deep dive into today’s topic.
We can’t control everything but what we can control is our response. Still a lot of work to do but wanted to remind the audience what is within our control is the temperature we create in the organizations and teams we work with.
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“The best organizations… embrace the imperfections of their people and help support them to bring their gifts, strengths, contributions…” – Jason V Barger (Timestamp: 3:47)
Season 8 Episode 16: 3 Types of Mental Baggage We All Carry
In the insightful and resonant 16th episode of the eighth season of The Thermostat Podcast, Jason V Barger delves into the intangible yet heavy burdens we bear through our journey in life and within the spheres of our careers and teams. The episode, aptly titled “3 Types of Mental Baggage We All Carry,” invites listeners to an intimate reflection on the internal narratives that shape our realities.
Unseen Burdens: The Three Types of Mental Baggage
Events: The Uncontrollable (Timestamp: 10:13)
Jason begins by discussing the mental baggage stemming from events beyond our control. These are incidents we did not foresee, and they leave behind a trail of stress and anxiety. He uses the global pandemic as a poignant example (Timestamp: 00:11:13), an uncontrollable event that has led to widespread collective baggage.
Consequences: The Participatory (Timestamp: 13:15)
The second type of mental baggage is related to consequences — the repercussions of actions we’ve taken part in that didn’t go as planned, leading to stress and challenges. Jason touches upon everyday examples, such as mishandled interactions or unsuccessful projects (Timestamp: 00:13:40).
Thoughts: The Self-Created (Timestamp: 14:17)
Perhaps the most profound, Jason explores the baggage of our thoughts — the self-spun narratives and worries that consume our mind. He reveals a staggering statistic: 80% of our thoughts are negative, and 95% are repetitive (Timestamp: 15:09), highlighting the immense impact of our inner dialogue on our well-being.
Notable Pull Quotes
“We all are imperfect, and every organization is imperfect.” – Jason V Barger (Timestamp: 3:02)
“The best organizations… embrace the imperfections of their people and help support them to bring their gifts, strengths, contributions…” – Jason V Barger (Timestamp: 3:47)
“Research says that we as humans have anywhere between 12,000 and 60,000 thoughts in an average day… 80% of those thoughts are identified as negative, and 95% are repetitive.” – Jason V Barger (Timestamp: 15:09)
Questions to Ponder
As you listen to the thought-provoking dialogue, Jason encourages you to reflect on several key questions:
- What mental baggage am I carrying?
- How is this baggage affecting my role within my team or organization?
- In what ways can I more gracefully carry this mental baggage?
- Which narratives in my mind need to be let go, and which should be held with intention and gratitude?
Life and Career Enhancements
Jason emphasizes the transformation that comes with awareness and intentional decision-making concerning our mental baggage. By identifying the unnecessary weights we carry, we can move towards a future of personal growth and enhanced teamwork. This realization isn’t just about personal liberty; it’s about optimizing performance and creating meaningful work cultures (Timestamp: 4:02).
Conclusion
Throughout this episode of The Thermostat Podcast, Jason V Barger gracefully unpacks the concept of mental baggage with empathy and expertise. His insights not only provoke self-reflection but also inspire actions that can lead to positive changes in both our personal lives and professional environments. As Jason concludes, remember: the future of leadership is not just within us, but also the collective ‘us’ – a powerful reminder that, together, we can set the temperature for a more mindful and intentional culture.
As always, listeners are encouraged to continue the conversation, share their reflections, and connect through Jason’s platform at jasonvbarger.com.
To hear more about how to navigate the baggage we carry and to join a community dedicated to growth and positive change, tune into The Thermostat Podcast.
The Upcoming episode will feature Jumpstarting Culture — chat with Eric Stone. Stay Tuned!
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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, it’s easy for individuals and organizations to act more like thermometers, slipping into reactionary thinking, becoming scattered and inconsistent. The most compelling leaders, teams, organizations, families, or collection of humans of any kind operate in thermostat mode. They calibrate their mind and heart to set the temperature for the vision and culture they want to create. Jason Barger, globally celebrated author, keynote speaker, and founder of Step Back Leadership Consulting, is the host of The Thermostat, a podcast journey to discover authentic leadership, create compelling cultures and find clarity of mission, vision, and values.