The way all humans and cultures develop is by having experiences, learnings, ideas that shift their perspective and transform them into something new. We used to approach something this way… “But Now” we see it differently.
SHOW NOTES
Jason introduces Season 8 episode 42 of the podcast, “But Now” Leadership. 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 42: “But Now” Leadership
Transformational Growth: Embracing the “But Now” Effect
In this episode of The Thermostat Podcast, Jason V Barger explores the concept of “but now” leadership, inspired by a sermon delivered at the funeral of a close friend’s father. This idea, drawn from the Greek phrase “de nooni,” signifies a transformative shift in perspective or understanding – a moment when we can say, “But now things are different because…”
Jason examines how this “but now” effect applies not only to personal growth but also to leadership, teams, and organizational culture. He shares anecdotes of leaders who, through new experiences and learning, have fundamentally changed their approach to leadership, moving from a mindset of power and control to one of servant leadership and coaching.
The episode emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and development, both for individuals and organizations. Jason highlights how teams can undergo a “but now” shift by engaging in meaningful conversations about their core values and reorienting themselves towards a culture of engagement.
Notable Quotes:
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“But now was this transition to… We used to know things one way, but now that we have this experience, but now that we have this learning, but now that we had this epiphany, but now that we had this experience… now things were different.”
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“I think about the leader who once believed that leadership was about power and control and coercing people to do what they wanted them to do, and then in their deeper understanding and learning about the concept of servant leadership… but now they are transformed in a new way of thinking about how they lead.”
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“The process of calibrating our own thermostat and setting the temperature in our own personal lives, of course, but also within our teams and organizations, is a process that never stops. We’re never fully developed and we’re always becoming something new and hopefully something stronger.”
Questions to Ponder:
- How have you experienced the “but now” effect in your own life or leadership journey?
- What intentional steps can you take to foster a culture of “but now” leadership within your team or organization?
This episode offers a powerful reminder that growth and transformation are ongoing processes. By embracing the “but now” effect, we can continually learn, adapt, and evolve as leaders and individuals.
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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 Atomic Habits in Culture. 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.