What mindsets and actions will help refuel you during the Summer season? Jason shares 3 important ways leaders can carve out time to care for themselves.
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Jason introduces Season 8 episode 23 of the podcast, Leadership: Breathing Oxygen into your Summer. 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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Season 8 Episode 23: Leadership: Breathing Oxygen into Your Summer
Welcome back to the Thermostat with Jason V Barger! In this episode, Jason shares valuable insights on how to infuse positive energy into your summer through intentional mindsets. With over 230 episodes, Jason continues to provide listeners with strategies to recalibrate their personal and professional thermostats.
Summary
In this episode, Jason V Barger explores the importance of breathing “good oxygen” into our lives during the summer months. He emphasizes the need for intentionality in our actions and thoughts to foster a positive mindset. By taking the time to breathe, connect, and envision our future, we can enhance our well-being and productivity.
Themes Discussed
Importance of Breathing Good Oxygen
Jason highlights the critical role of breathing both literally and metaphorically. He points out that just as our bodies need oxygen to function, our minds need positive thoughts and environments to thrive. He shares, “We need good air to breathe so that we can navigate our way through the fog.”
Carving Out Time to Breathe
One of the key practices Jason encourages is taking intentional breaks to breathe. This helps us reset and recharge, allowing us to approach our tasks with renewed energy. “Carving out time to breathe…brings our intention and our mind back to where we want it to be,” he explains.
Connecting with Others
Jason stresses the importance of connecting with people who bring out the best in us. Summer offers a unique opportunity to engage with both old friends and new faces, enriching our lives with meaningful interactions. “Connect with the people who give you life, who breathe good oxygen into you,” he advises.
Visioning the Future
Envisioning the future is another critical aspect of breathing good oxygen. Jason encourages listeners to take time to think about their goals and aspirations. By doing so, we can create a compelling vision that excites and motivates us. “What excites you about the future? What would bring you joy?” he prompts.
Dealing with Toxic Situations
Acknowledging and addressing toxic or negative influences is essential. Jason discusses the importance of recognizing what drains our energy and taking steps to minimize its impact. “What is the toxic or unhealthy situations…that you want to get away from this summer?” he asks.
Notable Pull Quotes
- “We need good air to breathe so that we can navigate our way through the fog.”
- “Carving out time to breathe…brings our intention and our mind back to where we want it to be.”
- “Connect with the people who give you life, who breathe good oxygen into you.”
- “What excites you about the future? What would bring you joy?”
- “What is the toxic or unhealthy situations…that you want to get away from this summer?”
Questions to Ponder
- What activities or practices would help breathe good oxygen into you this summer?
- Who are the people that bring out the best in you, and how can you connect with them more?
- What is the vision for your future that excites you, and what steps can you take to pursue it?
- What are the toxic or unhealthy situations or influences you want to distance yourself from?
Links and References
For more insights and practical tips, be sure to check out Jason V Barger’s book Breathing Oxygen. This book dives deeper into the concepts discussed in this episode and provides additional strategies for fostering a positive mindset and effective leadership.
By incorporating these practices into your summer routine, you can breathe new life into your personal and professional endeavors. Remember, as Jason says, “The best leaders, teams, and cultures on the planet stimulate progress by recalibrating their thermostat together.”
The Upcoming episode will feature Lessons from Starbucks: chat with Howard Behar. 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.