There are plenty of critics among us. In fact, being a critic may just be an epidemic. It’s a slippery slope. So how do you as a leader and a team player offer feedback without letting criticism become your ultimate differentiator? — 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,…
Jeni Britton Bauer is the founder and chief creative officer behind Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams. She’s also an inspiring creative and an eclectic entrepreneur. How does ice cream become a social movement—and what type of leadership is needed when, inevitably, challenges arise? This interview was recorded at Jason Barger’s annual leadership event, Thermostat Cultures Live, in front of an audience of CEOs, HR execs, managers and anyone looking for inspiration. — ABOUT THE THERMOSTAT Conversations…
We live in a participatory world—from the way we order our coffee to our Fantasy Football leagues. We want to have a say. Yet, in our professional lives, we’re often asked to operate in a power structure that is quite different. So how do we change that? How do we make our work cultures more participatory? — ABOUT THE THERMOSTAT Conversations and micro-thoughts to engage your mind and heart. A thermostat is proactive. It sets…
A spark is created when two things collide together. What happens when an individual’s authenticity meets, or sparks, with the opportunity to lead change? — 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, it’s easy for individuals and organizations to act more like thermometers, slipping into…
As president of Starbucks, Howard Behar, now retired, and his team led the company from 20 stores to 15,000 around the globe. His approach as a servant leader helped Starbucks realize, “It’s Not About the Coffee.” This interview was recorded at Jason Barger’s annual leadership event, Thermostat Cultures Live, in front of an audience of CEOs, HR execs, managers and anyone looking for inspiration. — ABOUT THE THERMOSTAT Conversations and micro-thoughts to engage your mind…
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 and inspiring interviews. Give yourself the gift of this micro-podcast to get acquainted for the compelling journey ahead. — 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….
