Change-Seeking Leaders and Cultures
From The Thermostat with Jason Barger by Jason V Barger
March 31, 2026 · 18 min · Season 10 · Episode 11
About this episode
Jason V Barger explores the concept of change-seeking leaders and cultures, emphasizing the importance of intentionality in fostering organizational change.
What does it mean to be a Change-Seeker? The most effective leaders and team cultures may just be intentional about seeking the change they desire. Jason explores the findings of the Harvard Global Leadership Development Study and the roadmap for building a "change-seeking" organizational culture. Read the Complete Show Notes Here including the Harvard Global Leaders Study: https://www.jasonvbarger.com/podcast/change-seeking-leaders/ Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! Summary: In a world where technology, market trends, and workplace expectations shift at lightning speed, how do the most effective organizations move from simply surviving to truly thriving? In this episode of The Thermostat , Jason V Barger examines a critical mandate from the recent Harvard Global Leadership Development Study: the necessity of cultivating a "change-seeking" organizational culture. This conversation moves beyond standard change management theory to address the mindset required to stimulate progress. Jason breaks down his "6 A's of Leading Change"—a disciplined, intentional process that moves from initial assessment to permanent anchoring. He explores why…
People in this episode
Host: Jason V Barger
Topics covered
- change-seeking
- organizational culture
- leadership
- team dynamics
- change management
Keywords
- change-seeker
- leadership
- organizational culture
- 6 A's of Leading Change
- C-Suite
- HR directors
- team leaders
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Harvard Global Leadership Development Study
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