Executive Commute With Jayson Krause
Level 52 | Jayson Krause
Executive Commute is a bite-sized podcast addressing common leadership challenges and how to navigate the inherent turbulence that comes with leading in today’s volatile and complex business world. We cover topics like the science behind high-performance, designing a culture of innovation, unique feedback that changes behavior quickly, and using game mechanics to improve your leadership effectiveness.
- 22 minutes 21 seconds#93: Make December Meaningful
Welcome to the December 2025 Meaningful Leader. In this episode, I'll explore: How do I recharge without disengaging? | What if burnout is really boredom? | Are you leading or just performing? We'll unpack this and more in this episode of The Executive Commute.
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28 November 2025, 5:10 pm - 27 minutes 9 seconds#92: The Courage to Get It Wrong (and Grow From It)Title: #92: The Courage to Get It Wrong (and Grow From It)
Description: Welcome back to The Executive Commute. This episode explores how leaders can transform fear into foresight by rehearsing regret before it happens. Most decisions aren't blocked by data, they're blocked by the fear of future you saying, "Why didn't you?" Learn how to borrow tomorrow's wisdom today through a simple practice: anticipate regret, name the smallest reversible step, and act with intention.
The Meaningful Leader is a bite-sized disruption that gives insight into challenges other leaders are facing, the latest tools to tackle turbulence, and inputs to innovate your leadership.
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6 November 2025, 9:18 pm - 23 minutes 29 seconds#91: Are You Becoming Indispensable or Just Busy?Welcome back to The Executive Commute. In this episode, we tackle three invisible derailers that can quietly undermine your leadership. | How do you become truly relevant to your boss? | What does it mean to make yourself replaceable before you become unreliable? | And how can you strengthen trust by observing without evaluating? We'll unpack these ideas and leave you with a powerful question: When will you compromise your values?
The Meaningful Leader is a bite-sized disruption that gives insight into challenges other leaders are facing, the latest tools to tackle turbulence, and inputs to innovate your leadership.
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1 October 2025, 5:39 pm - 24 minutes 53 seconds#90: Does your team suffer from artificial harmony?Welcome to the June 2025 Meaningful Leader. In this episode, I will explore the question, Could a junior team member be your next mentor? | Are your meetings too polite to be productive? | What if "laziness" isn't real - but a signal you've misunderstood? We'll unpack this and more in this episode of The Executive Commute.
The Meaningful Leader is a bite-sized disruption that gives insight into challenges other leaders are facing, the latest tools to tackle turbulence, and inputs to innovate your leadership.
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4 June 2025, 6:43 pm - 24 minutes 35 seconds#89 How do you lead after making a bad decision?
Welcome to the April 2025 Meaningful Leader. In this episode, I'll talk about: How do you lead after making a bad decision? | Am I moving fast, or am I moving wisely? We'll unpack this and more in this episode of the executive commute.
The Meaningful Leader is a bite-sized disruption that gives insight into challenges other leaders are facing, the latest tools to tackle turbulence, and inputs to innovate your leadership.
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5 May 2025, 3:46 pm - 26 minutes 5 seconds#88 How Do I Shift the Mindset of My Team?
Welcome to a special episode of the Executive Commute, called Inside the ALP. Jayson Krause is joined by Jared Hagan, senior partner at Level 52 to explore the question: What is mindset, and why does it matter for leaders? | What's the difference between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset? | How do I help my team shift their mindset without doing it to them? All this and more in this special episode of The Executive Commute.
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15 April 2025, 3:54 am - 16 minutes 5 seconds#87 Are You Really at Capacity - Or Just Avoiding the Real Problem?
Welcome to the April 2025 Meaningful Leader. In this episode, I will explore the question: Are we truly at full capacity or just avoiding the real problem | Are we working hard on the wrong things? | What would happen if we shifted our energy from frustration to leading and momentum? We'll unpack this and more in this episode of the executive commute.
The Meaningful Leader is a bite-sized disruption that gives insight into challenges other leaders are facing, the latest tools to tackle turbulence, and inputs to innovate your leadership.
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31 March 2025, 3:10 pm - 24 minutes 44 seconds#86 When Should I Coach Mentor Manage or Teach?
Welcome to a special episode of the Executive Commute, called Inside the ALP. Jayson Krause is joined by Jared Hagan, senior partner at Level 52 to explore the question: What's the difference between coach, mentor, and manager? | How do you teach with a coach approach? | How do you accelerate adaptability by using more of a coach approach? All this and more in this special episode of The Executive Commute.
The Meaningful Leader is a bite-sized disruption that gives insight into challenges other leaders are facing, the latest tools to tackle turbulence, and inputs to innovate your leadership.
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18 March 2025, 5:21 pm - 19 minutes 57 seconds#85 How Do We Eliminate Silos in Our Business?
Welcome to the March 2025 Meaningful Leader. In this episode, I'll talk about: How do we eliminate silos in our business? | Do I need to manage my job better, or do I need to change it? We'll unpack this and more in this episode of the executive commute.
The Meaningful Leader is a bite-sized disruption that gives insight into challenges other leaders are facing, the latest tools to tackle turbulence, and inputs to innovate your leadership.
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3 March 2025, 11:37 pm - 20 minutes 53 seconds#84 How To Be Transformational in a Transactional Career?
Welcome to a special episode of the Executive Commute, called Inside the ALP. Jayson Krause is joined by Jared Hagan, senior partner at Level 52 to explore the question: What's the real difference between transactional and transformational leadership, and why do so many leaders get stuck in the transactional trap?
How does your leadership style impact whether your team becomes self-sufficient high-performers or just task executors waiting for direction?
The Meaningful Leader is a bite-sized disruption that gives insight into challenges other leaders are facing, the latest tools to tackle turbulence, and inputs to innovate your leadership.
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11 February 2025, 1:46 am - 19 minutes 35 seconds#83 How Do I Align a Team of Type A's?
Welcome to the February 2025 Meaningful Leader. In this episode, I'll explore the question: How do you align a team of Type A personalities? | What are the seven words that might sting, but you need to hear from your team? We'll unpack this and more in this episode of the executive commute.
The Meaningful Leader is a bite-sized disruption that gives insight into challenges other leaders are facing, the latest tools to tackle turbulence, and inputs to innovate your leadership.
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