Podcast Episodes

Highlights from the ThermostatCulturesLIVE.com Event

Season 9 Episode 44

This episode provides sound bites and highlights from this year's Thermostat Cultures LIVE, hosted by Jason Barger, that focuses on authentic leadership in the world today and creating compelling cul…

Published on 10 hours ago

4 Traits People Need in a Leader

Season 9 Episode 43

Gallup research identified 4 traits that followers need and want in a leader. Jason Barger provides his insights on the research based on his work within teams and organizations.

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Published on 1 week ago

Season 9 Episode 42: I Am The Culture, We Are The Culture

Season 9 Episode 42

The best thermostat cultures are led and co-created by all. People within the culture have mindsets of ownership, reciprocal accountability and a commitment to development that sets a different tempe…

Published on 2 weeks ago

The Biggest Problem With Communication

Season 9 Episode 41

86% of employees and executives cite Ineffective communication as the biggest problem with workplace failures. Jason Barger shares obstacles that get in the way and what the best leaders and cultures…

Published on 3 weeks ago

Articulating Culture with Andrew Whitworth

Season 9 Episode 40

NFL superstar and Amazon's Thursday Night Football analyst, Andrew "Big Whit" Whitworth, joins Jason Barger in an inspiring conversation about leadership in the world today and articulating culture f…

Published on 4 weeks ago

Season 9 Episode 39: Engaging Your Employees Is A Cultural Opportunity

Season 9 Episode 39

Employee engagement is at a 10-year low, and burnout is costing the global economy a staggering $322 billion. But what if this isn't a crisis, but one of the greatest opportunities for leadership tod…

Published on 1 month ago

Thermostat Cultures LIVE Event Preview.

Season 9

Jason Barger previews his 9th ThermostatCulturesLIVE.com hybrid event he will host on 11/7/25. He is joined by other powerful voices focused on authentic leadership and compelling cultures in the wor…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

E.A.T. Leadership for Today's World

Season 9 Episode 38

In a fast-changing, often divided and disengaged world, leaders and cultures that practice empathy, reciprocal accountability, and build trust, are experiencing higher satisfaction and performance.

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Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

The Business Case for Well-Being

Season 9 Episode 37

Turnover and lost productivity due to employee burnout is a global challenge that costs organizations massively. The best leaders and cultures know that caring for people is just good business.

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Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Transforming Failure with Anne Harbison

Season 9 Episode 36

Failure is just a part of life and work. Not everything goes as planned. However, every successful leader, team, project, mission and culture transforms failure into hope.

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Published on 2 months ago