Be A Coffee Bean with Damon West

About this episode

Jason Barger and Damon West discuss the impact of individuals on their environments and the metaphor of the 'Coffee Bean' in leadership.

Is your environment shaping you or are you making a difference in your environment. Jason Barger is joined by Damon West in an inspiring story about leading yourself and the cultures around you. Get all the Shownotes and links at: https://www.jasonvbarger.com/podcast/be-a-coffee-bean-damon-west/ Summary Jason is joined by his friend, three-time best-selling author and keynote speaker Damon West, for a soul-stirring conversation about the power of being a "change agent" in any environment. Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! Summary: In the "boiling water" of high-stakes business and life, does your team soften like a carrot, harden like an egg, or transform the environment like a coffee bean? In this special live episode recorded at Thermostat Cultures Live, Jason V Barger sits down with Damon West. Damon's story is one of the most remarkable redemption arcs in modern leadership—from a Division I starting quarterback to a 65-year prison sentence, to becoming one of the most in-demand speakers for Fortune 500 companies and elite athletic programs. This conversation moves beyond standard motivational tactics to address the deep-seated…

People in this episode

Host: Jason Barger

Guest: Damon West

Topics covered

• leadership
• corporate culture
• change agent
• personal development
• motivation

Keywords

• leadership
• coffee bean
• Damon West
• corporate culture
• change agent
• motivation
• personal development

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Be A Coffee Bean

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