Cameron Mitchell evolved from a dishwasher to a restaurant founder who now runs more than 60 restaurants. His new book, “Yes is the Answer! What is the Question?” explores his winning culture. And the excerpt below is a powerful insight on putting associates first. I’m thrilled to welcome Cameron, founder of Cameron Mitchell Restaurants, to Thermostat Cultures Live in Columbus on Nov. 5. We’ve sold out the past two years and expect to sell out…
Jessica Jackley is an entrepreneur who has mobilized millions to have a global social impact. She is best known as Cofounder of Kiva, the world’s first and largest micro-lending platform, which has facilitated more than $1.3B in loans since its founding. She is now Chief Impact Officer at Aspiration, a financial firm that helps people use their resources ethically and sustainably. And this fall, she’s joining culture expert Jason Barger and others at the third…
Globally celebrated author, speaker and leadership coach Jason Barger is hosting the third annual Thermostat Cultures Live event in Columbus this fall featuring Kiva Cofounder Jessica Jackley, longtime Starbucks President Howard Behar, one-time number-one NBA draft pick Greg Oden and restaurateur Cameron Mitchell. The intimate retreat, which is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 8 at The Wells Barn at Franklin Park Conservatory in Columbus, is an engaging day for leaders and change agents who…
NBA executive and former NCAA and professional basketball star Shane Battier will join Jason Barger, Howard Behar and others as a speaker at the second annual Thermostat Cultures Live event on Friday, Nov. 9, in Columbus, Ohio. Here, Battier, who was regarded as one of the most complete players in the NBA for his leadership, lockdown defense and intellectual approach to the game, shares his thoughts on culture, doing good and the importance of the…
Longtime Starbucks President Howard Behar will headline the second annual Thermostat Cultures Live one-day retreat on Nov. 9 in Columbus, Ohio. Here, the executive-turned-author, speaker and consultant talks about culture, priorities and why he’s excited to team with Jason Barger for another life-shaking day. Q: You helped build one of the most groundbreaking corporate cultures in history at Starbucks. How did you manage that while building the company from 28 stores to 15,000? A: We did…
As we begin traveling the 6 A’s (Assess, Align, Aspire, Articulate, Act, Anchor) to create a compelling Thermostat Culture, we begin with why. To properly align as a team, we have to be willing to have conversations that lead us into why we’re doing what we’re doing. We have to touch the meaning, the engagement, the mind, and the heart. Adam Grant, the very talented Wharton professor as well as bestselling author, shares research in…
Terry Hershey is a nationally celebrated author, humorist, inspirational speaker, ordained minister and golf addict who lives on Vashon Island in the Puget Sound. He’s also among the speakers who will be part of Thermostat Cultures Live on Nov. 10 in Columbus, Ohio. Here, the author of The Power of Pause talks about overworking, the importance of being present and what question you should be asking. Q: Your book The Power of Pause suggests that…
Jeni Britton Bauer, the creative genius, entrepreneur and founder behind Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, will be among the speakers at Thermostat Cultures Live on Nov. 10 in Columbus, Ohio. She’s the author of a James Beard Award-winning cookbook and in 2015 was dubbed one of Fast Company’s Most Creative People in Business. Here, she talks about culture, fame and why love matters in business. Q: Why is culture important? A: I want to build a company…
