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The Thermostat with Jason Barger

The Thermostat with Jason Barger

Jason V Barger 350 Episodes Oct 13, 2026

Jason Barger explores leadership and culture through the metaphor of a thermostat versus a thermometer. The podcast emphasizes proactive leadership, intentional culture-building, and clarity of mission, vision, and values in teams and organizations. As a keynote speaker and leadership consultant, Barger shares insights for individuals and groups seeking to set a positive tone rather than merely react to conditions.

Episodes

Harvard Study Confirms How Thermostat Cultures Succeed
Harvard Study Confirms How Thermostat Cultures Succeed Oct 13, 2026 16:48 A new Harvard Study reveals how culture transformations endure and what separates some organizations from others.    For Full Show Notes & A Link To The Harvard Study Visit: https://www.jasonvbarger.com/podcast/harvard-confirms-thermostat-cultures-succeed/   Jason breaks down a major Harvard study revealing exactly how Thermostat Cultures succeed, sharing the leadership behaviors and organizatio
Better Good with Scott Curran
Better Good with Scott Curran Oct 6, 2026 50:43 Humans desire doing good in the world and knowing they make a contribution. The best teams and organizations intentionally design their culture to empower better good.  For full show notes visit: https://www.jasonvbarger.com/podcast/better-good-scott-curran/ Jason is joined by social impact lawyer, advisor, and author Scott M. Curran for an inspiring conversation on how doing good in the world di
How Cultures & Trust are Impacted by Communication
How Cultures & Trust are Impacted by Communication Sep 29, 2026 18:29 Trust + Communication + Authentic Action are the oxygen for great cultures. How we communicate either builds trust or deteriorates it. For full show notes visit: https://www.jasonvbarger.com/podcast/how-cultures-impact-communication/ Jason breaks down why communication is the ultimate driver of organizational health, revealing the daily habits needed to build high-trust, high-performing cultures
The Generous Leader with Joe Davis
The Generous Leader with Joe Davis Sep 22, 2026 57:16 How we show up to the work we do and the people we lead matters. Are you a generous leader? Jason Barger is joined by former Managing Partner at BCG, Joe Davis, for a compelling conversation.    For full show notes visit: https://www.jasonvbarger.com/podcast/generous-leader-joe-davis/   Jason is joined by former Boston Consulting Group managing director and author, Joe Davis, for a compelling con
Top Generational Culture Needs in 2026
Top Generational Culture Needs in 2026 Sep 15, 2026 24:15 The generations in today's workforce continue to evolve and have differing needs for what they want in a culture. The best cultures engage and align for the future.   For Full Show Notes Visit: https://www.jasonvbarger.com/podcast/top-gen-culture-needs-2026/   Jason breaks down the shifting demographics of the modern workplace and shares targeted strategies to align Millennials, Gen X, Gen Z, and
Honoring 9/11 & Servant Leadership with Jason Thomas
Honoring 9/11 & Servant Leadership with Jason Thomas Sep 8, 2026 01:15:06 In the midst of the terror at ground zero on September 11, 2011, some heroic servant leaders ran into the chaos to serve something greater than themself. This episode is in honor of those lost and those who inspire us to serve.   Jason is joined by former U.S. Marine and 9/11 first responder Jason Thomas for a gripping firsthand account of servant leadership under extreme crisis.   For Full Show
Retention is a Leadership & Culture Problem
Retention is a Leadership & Culture Problem Sep 1, 2026 16:30 Are you interested in retaining your best people on your team? It might just be a leadership and culture problem (or opportunity).   For Full Show Notes Visit: https://www.jasonvbarger.com/podcast/retention-culture-problem/   Jason explores why losing your best people isn't just a market condition—it's a leadership and culture problem, and shares a proactive framework to reverse the trend. Pleas
Thermostat Cultures LIVE Event 11/6/26 Preview
Thermostat Cultures LIVE Event 11/6/26 Preview Aug 25, 2026 19:04 The best leaders and team cultures take time to calibrate their thermostat. Join Jason Barger and other thought leaders for the 10th year of this inspiring event.   For full show notes visit: https://www.jasonvbarger.com/podcast/tcl-preview-2026/   Jason provides an exclusive preview of the 10th anniversary Thermostat Cultures Live event, challenging leaders to step back, breathe, and proactively
Purpose as a Superpower with Tom Rath
Purpose as a Superpower with Tom Rath Aug 18, 2026 44:43 Purpose is the greatest superpower people and organizations have in the world today. The best leaders and cultures know how to unleash their people by staying focused on the point. For Full Show notes visit: https://www.jasonvbarger.com/podcast/purpose-superpower-tom-rath/ Jason is joined by #1 New York Times bestselling author Tom Rath for an eye-opening conversation about dismantling the corpo
Breathing Oxygen into Your Culture
Breathing Oxygen into Your Culture Aug 11, 2026 26:51 Just because you had a great team or organizational culture does not mean it is guaranteed for tomorrow. The best leaders and teams breathe oxygen into their people and the future culture. See the full show notes and access at: https://www.jasonvbarger.com/podcast/breathing-oxygen-in-your-culture/ Jason explores how the best leaders and organizations actively breathe oxygen into their teams and
Inner Propaganda with Owen Fitzpatrick
Inner Propaganda with Owen Fitzpatrick Aug 4, 2026 54:43 How do the stories we tell ourselves impact our performance and cultures? What inner narratives are you perpetuating in your life, your leadership, and throughout your organizational culture? View the full access show notes at: https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/inner-propaganda-owen-fitzpatrick/ Jason is joined by social psychologist, keynote speaker, and author Owen Fitzpatrick for an eye-opening
Soul on Fire with Bria Martin
Soul on Fire with Bria Martin Jul 28, 2026 54:29 It's common for leaders and cultures to rely too heavily on passion and achievement. The best set a temperature that brings rhythm to their soul and their fire. Listen to the full episode and access show notes at:  https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/soul-on-fire-bria-martin/ Jason is joined by his long-time friend, Bria Martin, for an illuminating conversation about blending humanity with high perf

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