SAVE THE DATE
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2026
10 AM – 3 PM ET (In-Person) Or 10 AM – 12:30 PM ET (Virtual)
A Powerful and Interactive HYBRID Event!
In-Person VIP Experience = The Wells Barn at Franklin Park Conservatory (Columbus, OH)
Virtual Experience = Online
* email Info@JasonVBarger.com for team / group ticket packages. Participants will have the option of attending the VIP In-Person experience in Columbus, OH (limited seating) or be in a live, interactive virtual platform for discussion and development.
SET YOUR TEMPERATURE. INSPIRE YOUR TEAM. LOVE YOUR WORK.
Our teams, organizations and world are thirsty for authentic leaders and compelling cultures! It’s time to calibrate our thermostats.
The last few years have been filled with massive amounts of uncertainty, change, shifts, pivots, division between people, and forced innovation. What does it mean to authentically lead in 2025 and beyond? What “Conversations that are the Currency for Change” do we need to be having? How do we need to feed ourselves as leaders and teams to navigate change and lead progress? This unique HYBRID interactive session will connect leaders, provide challenging conversation and meaningful connection with thought leaders from around the globe, and leave you and your team with tangible action items. Bring your curiosity, your mind and heart.
Leave with inspiration. Lead change. Make an impact. Set your temperature.
HOSTED BY
Jason V. Barger is a globally celebrated keynote speaker, leadership consultant and author whose work has been featured by The New York Times, ABC News and global media. His books Breathing Oxygen, Thermostat Cultures, Step Back from the Baggage Claim and ReMember have drawn international acclaim. His latest book Breathing Oxygen was released in August 2022 and reached the #1 New Release on Amazon in Business, Organizational Learning and Workplace Culture! Jason passionately strives to help companies develop their people, culture, service and clarity of mission, vision and values for the future so they can make a positive impact on the world. His dynamic messages continue engaging the minds and hearts of people worldwide. Jason is also the host of the engaging podcast The Thermostat with Jason Barger and can be found on social media @JasonVBarger
SPEAKERS JOINING JASON FOR THE 2026 HYBRID CONFERENCE TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON!
LAST YEAR’S 2025 SPEAKER LINEUP HIGHLIGHTED BELOW:
Damon West is a 3-time Wall Street Journal best-selling author. His story and the message of the coffee bean has been shared with thousands of audiences all over the world. USA today calls him the “most in-demand keynote speaker in America.” The coffee bean message provides audiences with much needed skills and tips for living and leading a positive life. He and Jason will share how the “Coffee Bean” and “Thermostat Cultures” messages compliment one another and the power of mindsets to help us lead ourselves, exhibit resilience, grit, accountability, and shape compelling team cultures.
Chris Singleton joins us again as a past TCL speaker and engaging participant in this year’s event. He is an author, inspirational speaker, former pro athlete, entrepreneur, and passionate human with his “Love is always stronger than hate” message. His personal story is inspiring and will contribute profoundly to the dialogue about cultures of servant leadership, trust, reciprocal accountability and grit.
Ticket Purchases Coming Soon
Howard Behar is the former President of Starbucks and Starbucks International. Howard will be a virtual participant this year joining us from Palm Springs, CA. He and his global team led Starbucks from 25 stores to well over 15,000 stores around the world. He is also an author, adviser and passionate advocate for servant leadership and caring for people.
Nicki Straza is a workplace culture strategist, speaker, and Certified Flourishing Facilitator. Nicki partners with organizations to foster inclusive, trust-based workplaces that equip leaders to bridge communication gaps, increase engagement, and build collaborative environments that meet the needs of a multi-generational workforce.
SHAPING YOUR CULTURE EVERY SINGLE DAY
SEASON 9 OF “THE THERMOSTAT PODCAST WITH JASON BARGER” AVAILABLE WHEREVER YOU GET YOUR PODCASTS!
11.6.26 HYBRID EVENT SCHEDULE
Coming Soon…
Thermostat Cultures Live breaks the mold of the typical conference. It’s an engaging day for leaders and change-agents who are passionate about authentic leadership, meaningful connection and building compelling cultures. The event includes messages from national thought-leaders, interactive discussion with guests and more. This virtual experience will be unlike any other!
In 2026, the event will be a HYBRID experience with an In-person option or Virtual Experience
9:30 AM ET (In-Person Participants arrive for coffee, breakfast snacks, networking)
10 AM ET (In-Person AND Virtual Participants)
Welcome & Why Leadership & Culture Is Critical In Today’s World (Jason Barger)
The ROI on developing people and culture in times of uncertainty, division, and change
Global Thought-Leader Interactive Discussions
Jason is joined by leaders / speakers to discuss organization research, trends, and best practices and habits in leadership and culture and decisions that are shaping the future of work
Top Workforce Trends That Impact How We Develop People and Culture
Leading a “Thermostat Culture” in times of rapid change and divisive times is critical.
Jason Barger is joined by powerful thought-leaders for dialogue about trends in the workforce, HR, and culture-shaping that we can’t afford to ignore. How do we engage the minds and hearts of our people in today’s world?
12:30 PM ET: Virtual Event Concludes & In-Person Participants Attend the VIP Lunch with Speakers
1:30 PM ET: Interactive Action Planning Conversations (In-Person Participants Only)
Focus: Action Planning to take back to your team / community based on the content of the day
2:30 PM ET: Closing Remarks — How to create a bias toward action (In-Person Participants Only)
3 PM ET: Networking & Book Signings with Speakers (In-Person Participants Only)
TICKETS
*Group / Team or Full Company Ticket Packages or Sponsorships = please email Info@Jasonvbarger.com with questions and pricing options
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Pre-sale discounted tickets are on sale for both the In-Person and Virtual experience until October 1st. After that date, prices increases, so reserve your spot now!
