Executive Commute With Jayson Krause
88 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsExecutive Commute with Jayson Krause is your one-stop podcast to stay ahead of the curve when it comes to leadership in today’s volatile and complex business environment.
Each episode delivers expert insights, along with practical advice, on navigating the changes and challenges you face as a leader. Learn about the science of high performance, how to design a culture of innovation, feedback techniques that will have an immediate impact, using gamification for better results—the list goes on and on. Think of this podcast as having an executive coach sharing coaching nudges, actionable insights, and valuable resources with you in a bite-size format.
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#32: Alana Karen - The Adventures of Women in Tech: Passion, Persistence & Changing the World, Part 2
March 10, 2021 09:00 - 30 minutes - 35.7 MBAlana Karen shares the story behind her rock bottom moment when her people-serving nature went too far leading to a possible job loss. She explains the positive challenge it was to see Google grow from a small organization to a huge tech conglomerate. Listen in to learn Alana’s leadership strategies, which are about conveying management and leadership practices to her team.
#31: Alana Karen - The Adventures of Women in Tech: Passion, Persistence & Changing the World, Part 1
March 08, 2021 09:00 - 34 minutes - 41 MBAlana Karen, Google’s Search Platforms Director, talks about her very intellectual and independent upbringing. She explains how she transitioned her career interest from history to tech in college and worked her way from the bottom up. Listen in to hear her explain how she is influenced by her teams and handles team feedback as a leader.
#30: Risk, Recovery & Reinvention - Mary Tidlund, Part 3
February 26, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 58.5 MBTrust starts by trusting yourself. Mary explains why it is important for leaders to embrace their journey to see how they got where they’re and build the confidence to move forward. The way you can trust yourself is by taking small risks and embracing feedback mechanisms as you become stronger. Mary explained how you can identify your fears and how you hit them head-on. Mary shared how she and her business partners fostered an entrepreneurial spirit by deciding what their values and risk l...
#30: Mary Tidlund - Risk, Recovery & Reinvention, Part 3
February 26, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 58.5 MBTrust starts by trusting yourself. Mary explains why it is important for leaders to embrace their journey to see how they got where they’re and build the confidence to move forward. The way you can trust yourself is by taking small risks and embracing feedback mechanisms as you become stronger. Mary explained how you can identify your fears and how you hit them head-on. Mary shared how she and her business partners fostered an entrepreneurial spirit by deciding what their values and risk l...
#29: Risk, Recovery & Reinvention - Mary Tidlund, Part 2
February 24, 2021 10:00 - 23 minutes - 54.7 MBMary explained her rock bottom moment as losing the oil and gas company she helped build from the bottom up. Going bankrupt became one of her biggest and hardest business and life lesson. She recalled the pain of losing her identity, laying off people, and losing what she had created. Mary described how she turned around and looked for positives in the negative to move forward. She used her skills in raising money and traveling to put programs together and started giving back. Mary dove in...
#29: Mary Tidlund - Risk, Recovery & Reinvention, Part 2
February 24, 2021 10:00 - 23 minutes - 54.7 MBMary explained her rock bottom moment as losing the oil and gas company she helped build from the bottom up. Going bankrupt became one of her biggest and hardest business and life lesson. She recalled the pain of losing her identity, laying off people, and losing what she had created. Mary described how she turned around and looked for positives in the negative to move forward. She used her skills in raising money and traveling to put programs together and started giving back. Mary dove in...
#28: Risk, Recovery & Reinvention - Mary Tidlund, Part 1
February 22, 2021 08:00 - 25 minutes - 58.4 MBMary explained her experience meeting Dalai Lama, who demonstrates the values of compassion, love, understanding, and respect. Mary describes her busy childhood in her adopted home, which she shared with her 45 siblings (yes, 45!) as filled with love, diversity, and philanthropy. Mary recalled the lessons she learned from her adoptive parents, which were the power of diversity and love. Her perspective on the context of philanthropy was broadened- which is the ability to show kindness, li...
#28: Mary Tidlund - Risk, Recovery & Reinvention, Part 1
February 22, 2021 08:00 - 25 minutes - 58.4 MBMary explained her experience meeting Dalai Lama, who demonstrates the values of compassion, love, understanding, and respect. Mary describes her busy childhood in her adopted home, which she shared with her 45 siblings (yes, 45!) as filled with love, diversity, and philanthropy. Mary recalled the lessons she learned from her adoptive parents, which were the power of diversity and love. Her perspective on the context of philanthropy was broadened- which is the ability to show kindness, li...
#27 Steve Mesler - Decisions, Depression & the Downside of Determination, Part 3
February 05, 2021 08:00 - 22 minutes - 52.4 MBIn this third and final part of my interview with Steve Mesler, we continue our discussion and explore Steve’s hopes and concerns for the future. This episode also features my favorite segment, “The Lightning Round of Rapid Questions,” so tune in for some very interesting quick answers! Links Steve Mesler Official : https://www.stevemesler.org Classroom Champions: https://www.classroomchampions.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classroomchampions/ Facebook: https://www.faceb...
#27: Steve Mesler - Decisions, Depression & the Downside of Determination, Part 3
February 05, 2021 08:00 - 22 minutes - 52.4 MBIn this third and final part of my interview with Steve Mesler, we continue our discussion and explore Steve’s hopes and concerns for the future. This episode also features my favorite segment, “The Lightning Round of Rapid Questions,” so tune in for some very interesting quick answers! Links Steve Mesler Official : https://www.stevemesler.org Classroom Champions: https://www.classroomchampions.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classroomchampions/ Facebook: https://www.faceb...
#26: Steve Mesler - Decisions, Depression & the Downside of Determination, Part 2
February 03, 2021 08:00 - 27 minutes - 63.6 MBIn this second part of the three-part episode, Steve and I talked about the critical lessons he learned from failure, his battle with depression, as well as the lessons he used from sport that have shaped his life and translated into his leadership. Today, we are taking a deep dive into the failure, pains, and what his rock bottom was. We are also exploring the current challenges that keep him up at night. This half an hour is inspiring, insightful and full of wisdom. You will definitely lea...
#25: Steve Mesler - Decisions, Depression & the Downside of Determination, Part 1
February 01, 2021 08:00 - 22 minutes - 53.9 MBSteve Mesler shared the critical lessons he learned from failure, his battle with depression, and the lessons he used from sport that translated to his leadership today as CEO of Classroom Champions and board member of the US Olympic and Paralympics. Steve’s journey is inspiring, his experience insightful, and words full of wisdom. You will definitely learn a thing or two from the exciting life story and experiences of Steve Mesler. Links Steve Mesler Official : https://www.stevemesler.or...
#24 From Managing Change To Owning Change
November 25, 2019 19:00 - 12 minutes - 10.6 MBOrganizations are forced to change now more than ever. You are either scrambling to change because there is an imminent threat to your business, or you are changing to get ahead of the threats that you see coming. What if there was a way to make change happen faster with less suffering? In this episode, you will learn a simple approach that will have a significant difference in how your people embrace and own the changes inside your business. LINKS: PDF RESOURCE: https://www.le...
#23 How To Coach High Performance Leaders
November 18, 2019 19:00 - 14 minutes - 12.1 MBHow do I coach and develop my people? Coaching is a frequently used expression in the business world and often done incorrectly. In episode 11 we will discuss five specific tools that make the difference between high-performance coaching that creates results and ego-driven management that fosters a lack of creativity and performance. LINKS: Level52 Executive Coaching: https://level52.ca/ Jayson Krause LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayson-krause/ Shownotes and Resources:...
#22 The Biggest Risk To The Long Term Success Of Your Company
November 11, 2019 19:00 - 8 minutes - 8.16 MBHow can I lead effectively when I have so much work to do? This is a common question leaders ask as they manage the difficult task of getting work down and leading a high-performance team. In this episode, you will learn about how to cure a critical disease inside the walls of your business that starts with a very prominent cultural virus. LINKS: PDF RESOURCE: https://www.level52.ca/s/S2-Bonus-Resources-22.pdf Level52 Executive Coaching: https://level52.ca/ Jayson Kraus...
#21 How To Drive Innovation In Your Business
November 04, 2019 19:00 - 11 minutes - 9.89 MBMost innovation works like this… it takes a nightmare to wake you up. You lose significant market share, unexpected technology makes you obsolete, something shows up unexpectedly that forces you to scramble and change. In this episode, you will learn a tool that high-performance leaders use to get ahead of innovation, develop better solutions to your biggest problems and make your leadership life easier. LINKS: PDF RESOURCE: https://www.level52.ca/s/S2-Bonus-Resources-21.pdf Leve...
#20 Embracing Leadership Pains
October 28, 2019 18:00 - 10 minutes - 9.21 MBWhat does a 90-year old successful businessman know about leadership and development? How would he leverage discomfort and pain to accelerate the development of his employees? In this episode, we will discuss the secrets or rapid development and a framework to develop strong, capable leaders. LINKS: PDF RESOURCE: https://www.level52.ca/s/S2-Bonus-Resources-20.pdf Level52 Executive Coaching: https://level52.ca/ Jayson Krause LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayson-krause/ ...
#19 How To Engineer Your Organizational Culture For High Performance
October 21, 2019 18:00 - 10 minutes - 9.12 MBYour organizational culture is constantly at risk. Left unattended it can spiral into a vicious and unforgiving environment. As a leader inside your organization, you have a tough job in not only preserving your culture but striving to ensure it is what you want and need. In this episode, you’ll learn specific strategies to protect, defend and develop the culture for organizational success. LINKS: PDF RESOURCE: https://www.level52.ca/s/S2-Bonus-Resources-19.pdf Level52 Execut...
#18 How Do I Get My Employees To Take Ownership
October 14, 2019 18:00 - 9 minutes - 8.81 MBWe know the biggest problem facing your team and you might not know it. Every week I have leaders tell me about all of the things that are frustrating them. The reasons they are failing to meet expectations, either their own or from others. I get complaints about the little nagging things. A constant wave of micro-issues and challenges that can pile up. There is a solution to all of these, but the problem is where we look first. In this episode, we talk about fixing the problem of all l...
#17 A Leadership Lesson On Assumptions
October 07, 2019 18:00 - 12 minutes - 10.4 MBHave you ever been so excited about one of your new team members quickly to be disappointed? What you thought would be a great addition to your company becomes a wasted investment? Let’s just say, it’s probably your fault, and in this episode, we will tell you why, and what to do to make sure it doesn’t happen again. LINKS: PDF RESOURCE: https://www.level52.ca/s/S2-Bonus-Resources-17.pdf Level52 Executive Coaching: https://level52.ca/ Jayson Krause LinkedIn: https://www.link...
#16 Why You Should Get Rid Of Your Core Values
September 30, 2019 18:00 - 11 minutes - 9.94 MBQuick – say out loud your organizational values. Chances are, you might need to reference the website. The fact is, many people inside your organization can’t name them, let alone live them. In this episode, we discuss why you should get rid of your organizational values, or do something with them that might enhance your culture. LINKS: PDF RESOURCE: https://www.level52.ca/s/S2-Bonus-Resources-16.pdf Level52 Executive Coaching: https://level52.ca/ Jayson Krause LinkedIn: https:...
#15 How To Reclaim Your Leadership Power
September 23, 2019 18:00 - 8 minutes - 7.97 MBAre you putting important things off? Are you letting issues snowball until they become monstrous issues that become overwhelming? In this episode we discuss a unique approach to getting some wind in your sails, creating urgency and reclaiming your leadership power. LINKS: PDF RESOURCE: https://www.level52.ca/s/S2-Bonus-Resources-15.pdf Level52 Executive Coaching: https://level52.ca/ Jayson Krause LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayson-krause/ Shownotes and Resources: ht...
#14 How Your Leadership Is Shaped By Critical Moments
September 16, 2019 18:00 - 7 minutes - 7.64 MBHow many times do performance opportunities slip past you? Ones that can create critical momentum or inspiration that lead to greater performance. There are no shortages of opportunities around us, we just have to spend the time looking, develop the ability to spot them and when they arrive, jump at them. In this episode, we will discuss little moments that become big misses in your leadership. LINKS: PDF RESOURCE: https://www.level52.ca/s/S2-Bonus-Resources-14.pdf Level52 Executi...
#13 Secrets of High Performance Leadership
September 09, 2019 11:00 - 12 minutes - 10.5 MBIn sports, a hundredth of a second can make the difference between being on the podium or out of the race completely. Or an inch can determine the outcome of a football game. But what is high-performance leadership? In the first episode of season two, we will share the little things that can make the biggest difference in your ability to create results for you and your business. LINKS: PDF RESOURCE: https://www.level52.ca/s/S2-Bonus-Resources-13.pdf Level52 Executive Coaching: ht...
#12: Designing Your Leadership Practice
May 06, 2019 06:00 - 14 minutes - 10 MBLeadership fitness is a concept we teach to high-performance leaders. Rooted in athletic principles, designing your own approach to leadership warm up, practice, and cool down will help you accelerate results in your organization. Learn how to challenge assumptions, analyze performance, enhance your cognitive agility, and create intentional impact in your environment. LINKS: PDF RESOURCE: https://www.level52.ca/s/Level52-ExecutiveAdvantageEquation.pdf Level52 Execu...
#11: I’d Rather Pick A Culture Than A Job
April 29, 2019 06:00 - 10 minutes - 9.56 MBWhat is more important - the job or the culture? A perfect role in a terrible culture leads to frustration and lowered performance. Meanwhile, a solid culture helps top performers reach their full potential and build formidable careers. In this show, we'll cover how to examine your organizational environment, pick up on symbols and stories, and understand the common behaviors that form your company culture. Then, we'll uncover what you need to do in order to design your culture f...
#10: Applying Game Theory to Leadership
April 22, 2019 06:00 - 13 minutes - 11.6 MBDid you know that laparoscopic surgeons who play videos games consistently create better results than surgeons who don't play at all? In this episode, we'll discuss how to apply game mechanics to your leadership practice. You'll learn how clear goals, rules, instant feedback, and voluntary participation can transform your company and create exceptional employee engagement. LINKS: PDF RESOURCE: https://www.level52.ca/s/Episode10Resource-ExecutiveCommute-JaysonKrause.pdf ...
#09: Become A Master At Giving Feedback
April 15, 2019 06:00 - 12 minutes - 11 MBMost leaders will tell you feedback is critical for success, and yet most leaders struggle with giving feedback. People crave it, people want to give it, but it rarely happens. Feedback is essential, and it's happening all the time. In this episode, we'll explore how to become a master of effective feedback, and change your perspective from feed-back to feed-forward. You'll also learn how to make a Canadian Sandwich. LINKS: PDF RESOURCE: https://www.level52...
#08: How Do I Get My Team To Take Ownership
April 08, 2019 06:00 - 10 minutes - 9.62 MBIf you ever get frustrated with complacency or lack of action in your organization - this disruptive methodology will help you create clarity with your team. Learn how to focus your employees on exactly what you want them to achieve, and how to communicate your goals clearly within the organization. High performance happens at the edge of struggle and support. It's your role as a leader to find that balance with your team. LINKS: PDF RESOURCE: https://www.level52.ca/s...
#08: How Do I Get My Team To Take Ownership
April 08, 2019 06:00 - 10 minutes - 9.62 MBIf you ever get frustrated with complacency or lack of action in your organization - this disruptive methodology will help you create clarity with your team. Learn how to focus your employees on exactly what you want them to achieve, and how to communicate your goals clearly within the organization. High performance happens at the edge of struggle and support. It's your role as a leader to find that balance with your team. LINKS: Level52 Executive Coaching: https://lev...
#07: How To Create High Performance Relationships Quickly
April 01, 2019 06:00 - 10 minutes - 7.09 MBAs a new leader, how do you quickly build trust and rapport quickly to get the team moving in the same direction? In this episode, you will learn how to accelerate the foundation for great relationships by creating your very own instruction manual. This leadership practice will help you lead with clarity, get ahead of leadership pains, and enroll your employees into helping you become an even better leader. LINKS: PDF RESOURCE: https://www.level52.ca/s/Episode7Res...
#06: Problem With Being A "Good Leader"
March 25, 2019 06:00 - 9 minutes - 8.37 MBDid you know that people would rather work for a consistently bad leader, than an inconsistently good one? In this show, we'll explore how to define your leader brand, create clear expectations and set the standard for high performance in your organization. You'll learn how to use extreme intentionality to build a culture of trust, performance, and results. LINKS: PDF RESOURCE: https://www.level52.ca/s/Episode6Resource-ExecutiveCommute-JaysonKrause.pdf Lev...
#05: Lessons From A Blindside (When Your Top Performers Leave)
March 18, 2019 06:00 - 13 minutes - 9.73 MBWhat questions should you never ask at an exit interview, and how to completely change your approach to employee retention. In this show, you'll learn the power of asking the right questions that help you keep your top talent, and adopt the mindset of innovation to create even more employee engagement. There is a difference between transactional and transformational leadership. Instead of focusing on spreadsheets and process, true leaders harness the hearts and minds of their tea...
#04: How To Develop A Culture Of Resilience
March 11, 2019 06:00 - 11 minutes - 9.94 MBLearn how to create growth from failure, and develop a culture of resilience in your organization. Pain and failure are all necessary for growth - in this episode, you'll find out how to reframe failure, use hypertrophic principles, and the power of narrative to create a strong leader practice and a culture that can sail through uncertainty. LINKS: PDF RESOURCE: https://www.level52.ca/s/Episode4Resource-ExecutiveCommute-JaysonKrause.pdf Level52 Executive Coaching: h...
#03: Purpose, Vision, And Downside Of Expertise
March 04, 2019 07:00 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBThere is a difference between delivering results, and creating conditions for results to happen. This is a trap many leads fall into. It is also the reason why many high performers don't often make the best leaders. Experts that transition into highly effective leaders learn to let go of expertise, create new leadership habits, and stay connected to vision and purpose. LINKS: PDF RESOURCE: https://www.level52.ca/s/Episode3Resource-ExecutiveCommute-JaysonKrause.pdf Level52 Ex...
#02: Creating Certainty In Uncertain Times
February 25, 2019 07:00 - 14 minutes - 11.9 MBHow do you create certainty in uncertain times? Every organization faces challenges both inside and outside the company - from fear and job concerns to economic conditions and industry changes. It's up to you as a leader to create stability and certainty, in order to motivate and inspire your people to do their best work yet. In this episode, we cover the three key leadership mindsets stemming from a study of epigenetics, that will allow you to take control in uncertain times and shift...
#01: Drive Better Results And Improve Employee Engagement
February 18, 2019 07:00 - 15 minutes - 12.9 MBHow to drive bigger and better results without sacrificing employee engagement by asking this one simple question. In this episode, we explore goal setting, employee engagement, powerful question, and leadership skills it takes to operate in today's competitive marketplace. LINKS: PDF RESOURCE: https://www.level52.ca/s/Episode1Resource-ExecutiveCommute-JaysonKrause.pdf Level52 Executive Coaching: https://level52.ca/ Jayson Krause LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayson-krause...
#00: Introducing the Executive Commute with Jayson Krause
January 28, 2019 21:14 - 2 minutes - 2.29 MBLeaders and organizations of all sizes all ask me the same questions: What are other leaders struggling with? Am I the only leader challenged with this? Whether you are an emerging leader, or a leader responsible for a billion dollar budget, there are common challenges you are facing, and there is an uncommon approach that can get you through them. Learn the tools we use that make the biggest difference in the way leaders navigate the turbulence in their role. LINKS: Level52 Executiv...