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The Thermostat with Jason Barger

Jason V Barger
Leadership
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Thermostat Cultures Live
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Thermostat Cultures
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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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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: www.jasonvbarger.com/podcast/top-gen-culture-needs... more

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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 for... more

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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: www.jasonvbarger.com/podcast/retention-culture-problem/ Jason explores why losing yo... more

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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: www.jasonvbarger.com/podcast/tcl-preview-2026/ Jason... more

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Recent Guests

Jason Thomas
U.S. Marine whose leadership was tested on 9/11
U.S. Marine Corps, later Air Force medic
Episode: Honoring 9/11 & Servant Leadership with Jason Thomas
Rebecca Hinds
Leading expert on organizational behavior and the future of work
Director at Work Innovation Lab (Asana) and Work AI Institute (Glean)
Episode: Thermostat Cultures LIVE Event 11/6/26 Preview
Tom Rath
Number one New York Times bestselling author; author of What's the Point? Turning Purpose Into Your Daily Superpower
CareerSight (co-founder and CEO)
Episode: Purpose as a Superpower with Tom Rath
Owen Fitzpatrick
Author of Inner Propaganda, CSP; social psychologist and speaker
Belief Leadership, Inner Propaganda
Episode: Inner Propaganda with Owen Fitzpatrick
Bria Martin
Organizational Culture Leader, Speaker and Creator of the Soul Fire Leadership Framework
Ultragenyx
Episode: Soul on Fire with Bria Martin
DJ DiDonna
Senior lecturer at Harvard Business School, founder of The Sabbatical Project
Harvard Business School; The Sabbatical Project
Episode: The Leadership Recharge with DJ DiDonna
Marcus Buckingham
World-renowned researcher on strengths, engagement, and human performance; author
Buckingham Strategy / Buckingham Institute
Episode: Organizational Love with Marcus Buckingham
Jason P. Carroll
Founder of Aptive Index, behavioral intelligence platform
Aptive Index
Episode: Self-Awareness Tools with Jason P. Carroll
Mickey Marotti
Strength and conditioning coach, Ohio State Football Program
The Ohio State University
Episode: Strengthening Team Cultures with Mickey Marotti

Host

Jason Barger
Host of The Thermostat, author, and leadership consultant focused on culture design and intentional leadership.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 73 ratings
  • Thought-provoking and perfect for quick learning!

    Love these varying workplace culture and people development podcasts that always pose great questions at the end. Since they’re different lengths, I’m always able to find one to get my mind going no matter the amount of time. Jason is wonderful, and these are great to go along with the messages from his books!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HRPodGirl
    United States7 months ago
  • 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

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Audience appreciation for actionable, repeatable playbooks for culture and leadership.
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Thought-provoking content that helps leaders ask better questions.

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Honoring 9/11 & Servant Leadership with Jason Thomas
Q: How did your family's values shape your actions that day and in the moments after the first responders arrived?
The idea of being your brother's keeper, learned from his mother, became a practical guide—driving him to stay, act, and keep faith with those he vowed to help, even at great personal cost.
Honoring 9/11 & Servant Leadership with Jason Thomas
Q: What was going through your mind as you moved toward the pile with your newborn at home and your mother praying for you?
He felt a profound sense of duty overriding fear, recognizing that stepping toward danger was necessary to help those in need and honoring a lifelong creed of never leaving a brother behind.
Purpose as a Superpower with Tom Rath
Q: What advice would you give to Gen Z or younger generations entering the workforce about purpose and meaning?
Rath argues for early, intentional exposure to many careers to broaden horizons and suggests that work should align with meaning and contribution, rather than chasing only personal passions; he also notes the importance of adapting to AI and building the skill to create rather than just respond.
Purpose as a Superpower with Tom Rath
Q: What's the temperature that you're trying to set?
Rath describes how the temperature has shifted over the past year, emphasizing that meaning and purpose emerge from everyday choices and interactions rather than waiting for a single, grand breakthrough.
Inner Propaganda with Owen Fitzpatrick
Q: How do you define Belief Leadership, and how does it differ from traditional leadership thinking?
Belief Leadership focuses on cultivating belief first—in people, in a mission, in the idea—by aligning emotion and identity before applying logic or management tactics. It emphasizes autonomy, belonging, and meaning, which leads to deeper engagement and sustainable performance than purely transactional leadership.

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What is The Thermostat about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A leadership-focused show exploring how to shape healthy, high-performing cultures through deliberate temperament and purposeful leadership. Episodes frequently center on topics like culture design, employee engagement, wellbeing, and strategic thinking, often tying these concepts to practical playbooks, rituals, and real-world case studies. Guests range from researchers and business luminaries to practitioners, offering frameworks on belief, energy management, and love-like leadership that help teams thrive in an increasingly digital, fast-paced world. The host's approach tends to blend storytelling with actionable guidance, making it useful for leaders, HR professionals, and anyone responsible for culture and performance in organizations.... more

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1. Jason Thomas
2. Rebecca Hinds
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4. Owen Fitzpatrick
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