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The Thermostat with Jason Barger

Jason V Barger
Leadership
Organizational Culture
Team Culture
Emotional Intelligence
Culture
Employee Engagement
Leadership Development
Workplace Culture
Thermostat Cultures Live
Accountability
Personal Development
Trust
Work-Life Rhythm
Global Flourishing Study
Teamwork
Mental Health
Employee Well-Being
Step Back From the Baggage Claim
Mindset
Anticipation

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 hum... more

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Cultivating appreciation for the people, places, moments and learnings around us is a practice. In a world where it's often easier to be pulled into negativity bias, cultivating appreciation as a leader and culture are critical.

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Mothers have an enormous impact on our world. In this Mother's Day episode, Jason reflects on the cultural messages and sayings that help shape who we become.

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Jason Barger is joined by strength and conditioning guru, and culture-champion for The Ohio State Buckeyes football program, Mickey Marotti, to talk leadership, culture and a development mindset.

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Is your core values language compelling to your people and used as a tool for your culture? It might just be time to revitalize your core values.

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Recent Guests

Mickey Marotti
Strength and conditioning coach, Ohio State Football Program
The Ohio State University
Episode: Strengthening Team Cultures with Mickey Marotti
Damon West
Author and public speaker known for the Coffee Bean story
Coffee Bean guy, author
Episode: Be A Coffee Bean with Damon West
Clark Kellogg
CBS analyst covering the NCAA tournament
CBS Sports
Episode: Special Final 4 Episode with Clark Kellogg
Boris Maguire
Founder of Safarini Leadership
Safarini Leadership
Episode: Flourishing Leaders with Boris Maguire & Oli Raison
Oli Raison
Co-founder of Safarini Leadership
Safarini Leadership
Episode: Flourishing Leaders with Boris Maguire & Oli Raison
Margaret C. Andrews
Seasoned executive and professor at Harvard University, founder of the Milo Center
Harvard University
Episode: Culture-Making with Margaret Andrews
Rebecca Hinds
A leading expert on organizational behavior and the future of work, founder of the Work Innovation Lab at Asana and the Work AI Institute at Glean
Episode: Best Meeting Ever with Rebecca Hinds
Chris Singleton
Former professional baseball player and motivational speaker known for his message of love over hate.
Episode: Love Is Stronger Than Hate with Chris Singleton
Andrew Whitworth
NFL legend, Super Bowl champion, and now analyst for Amazon's Thursday Night Football
Amazon
Episode: Articulating Culture with Andrew Whitworth

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Jason Barger
Host of The Thermostat with Jason Barger, founder of Step Back Leadership Consulting; widely published leadership author and speaker

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 73 ratings
  • The Thermostat hosted by Jason Barger is a standout podcast for business enthusiasts. Jason's insightful interviews and deep understanding of the topic make each episode educational and engaging. He has a knack for making the topic easily digestible and turning it into actionable advice that listeners can apply to their situations. I highly recommend it - this is time well spent!

    Podchaser
    5
    Aly_Zenrabbit
    2 years ago
  • Must listen

    With insightful content and thought provoking questions, Jason leads engaging discussions that offer valuable insights for listeners. This podcast is a must listen for anyone interested in cultivating a positive and thriving workplace culture.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lard beefy noob
    United States2 years ago
  • Chris Singleton Interview - Extremely Powerful

    Fantastic interview with Chris … love, forgiveness, unity and faith. Amazing conversation!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BrookscMatthews40
    United States3 years ago
  • Weekly reminders of what I can do better

    Jason is an engaging speaker that takes todays current news and makes it relevant to leadership. A weekly reminder of setting the Thermostat for culture. Love it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Mr Cook
    United States3 years ago
  • Great speaker with great outlook at leadership

    I had the chance to see Jason live at my national sales meeting. His talk was great and gave a great look at leadership and company culture. Was grateful to my leadership team for bringing in Jason to speak with us. Highly recommend to any company looking to help establish or reengage there team on leadership and culture.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Adolfo T. Curonix
    United States3 years ago

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Guests bring practical perspectives on culture, not just theory.
Inspires listeners to apply insights at work and home.
Engaging host who translates complex leadership ideas into actionable steps.
Consistently highlights human-centered leadership and trust in teams.

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Strengthening Team Cultures with Mickey Marotti
Q: Out of all the companies and people you deal with, what is one common denominator that all these organizations share when they reach out to you?
They all want to create something greater than what currently exists, recognizing that culture is dynamic and that they need guidance to strategize and move people forward, especially by building stronger relationships and more meaningful, human-centered cultures.
Strengthening Team Cultures with Mickey Marotti
Q: But what advice would you give to employees or to people that might be listening to this beyond sports to say, how does some of this translate?
Clarify what you want in the next few years, develop a concrete leadership and cultural plan around that vision, distinguish between talent and effort, pursue disciplined, non-negotiable behaviors, and cultivate a participatory culture where others help shape the path forward.
Strengthening Team Cultures with Mickey Marotti
Q: In your life these days, how do you articulate the temperature that Coach Mick is trying to set in your life these days?
I strive for consistency as the cornerstone of leadership, staying steady and reliable in the workplace and at home, while also adapting to the needs of my family and the evolving program, ensuring I model the values I want our people to embody.
Be A Coffee Bean with Damon West
Q: What is the one thing you learned about yourself that you didn't know before?
I discovered that my true purpose involved serving others and helping them grow, which reframed my path from self-preservation to stewardship and community impact.
4 Habits Your Culture Needs
Q: What habits do you need to strengthen within your culture in the year ahead?
Organizations should evaluate their current habits, focusing on culture audits, hiring processes, and values alignment to strengthen their culture.

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A leadership-focused show exploring how culture, leadership, and human connection shape thriving organizations. Episodes frequently discuss authentic leadership, emotional intelligence, and building cultures that attract and retain talent, often tying insights to practical playbooks, meetings design, and the evolving role of AI in the workplace. The host consistently emphasizes proactive, thermostat-like leadership—setting the mood and direction rather than reacting to every trend. Noteworthy are guest conversations with executives, athletes, and researchers that translate philosophy into actionable leadership principles and culture-building strategies.

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1. Mickey Marotti
2. Damon West
3. Clark Kellogg
4. Boris Maguire
5. Oli Raison
6. Margaret C. Andrews
7. Rebecca Hinds
8. Chris Singleton

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