Explore every episode of the podcast Executive Commute With Jayson Krause
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| #94: What If This Was the Year You Stopped Diluting Yourself? | 05 Jan 2026 | 00:18:41 | |
Welcome to the January 2026 Meaningful Leader. In this episode, Jayson explores what it means to stop diluting yourself as a leader and step into the year with intention. We unpack questions leaders are asking about culture, change, confidence, and uncertainty, and challenge the patterns that quietly hold leaders back. Follow Level 52 on LinkedIn Follow Level 52 on YouTube | |||
| #93: Make December Meaningful | 28 Nov 2025 | 00:22:21 | |
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. Follow Level 52 on LinkedIn Follow Level 52 on YouTube | |||
| #84 How To Be Transformational in a Transactional Career? | 11 Feb 2025 | 00:20:53 | |
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. Follow Level 52 on LinkedIn Follow Level 52 on Youtube
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| #83 How Do I Align a Team of Type A's? | 31 Jan 2025 | 00:19:35 | |
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. | |||
| #82 How do you shift the mindset of your team? | 17 Jan 2025 | 00:23:01 | |
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: How do you shift the mindset of your team? | They dive into the power of a growth mindset, overcoming toxic positivity and identifying fixed mindset traps. All 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. Follow Level 52 on LinkedIn
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| #81 How do you get comfortable with being uncomfortable? | 01 Jan 2025 | 00:21:31 | |
Welcome to the first Meaningful Leader installment for 2025. In this episode, I will explore the question: How do you get comfortable with being uncomfortable? | Why you need to kill your best ideas, and the purpose of a mortality countdown. We will be unpacking 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. https://medium.com/westenberg/why-i-set-up-a-death-countdown-on-my-phone-d328d7c12c26 | |||
| #80 Does your leadership operate through compliance or courage? (Meaningful Leader – December 2024) | 02 Dec 2024 | 00:18:49 | |
Welcome to the final Meaningful Leader installment of 2024. In this episode, I explore the question: Is your leadership operating through compliance or courage? | Why chaos is the gateway to stability | 31 questions you must answer before the end of this year | What are you holding onto that's holding you back? This episode is your primer for 2025. 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. | |||
| #79 How do I inspire loyalty in a world full of options? (Meaningful Leader - November 2024) | 06 Nov 2024 | 00:14:09 | |
Welcome to the November 2024 Meaningful Leader. In this episode I talk about: How do I inspire loyalty in a world full of options? | "Fail Fast" is passe'— Fail Loudly Instead. | Amplifying Decisions with ChatGPT | What are you pretending not to know?
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. | |||
| #78 How do you perform like an executive? (Meaningful Leader - October 2024) | 03 Oct 2024 | 00:18:38 | |
Welcome to the October 2024 Meaningful Leader. In this episode I talk about: How to perform like an executive? | You don't need more confidence. You need something better. | Resist the fix: The addiction most leaders are faced with | Are you willing to be something different?
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. | |||
| #77 Does having a vision really matter? (Meaningful Leader -September 2024) | 04 Sep 2024 | 00:15:04 | |
Welcome to the September 2024 Meaningful Leader. In this episode I talk about: Does vision really matter? | Why we need to intentionally sow down | The Mark Method | When do you stop leading?
Registration for our Coaching Skills for Managers Bootcamp is open. Secure your spot here.
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. | |||
| #76 How do you really know what someone's capacity is? (Meaningful Leader - June 2024) | 03 Jun 2024 | 00:17:21 | |
Welcome to the June 2024 Meaningful Leader. In this episode I talk about: How do you really know what someone's capacity is? | Tell the young people in your organization NOT to become leaders of people | Craft your 100 | How do you foster mental health in leadership?
My post on LinkedIn about the leadership path for young professionals. Sign up for our free "Navigating Mid-Year Reviews" webinar happening June 11th. Registration for the Fall sessions of our award-winning Accelerated Leader Program is now open. Secure your spot here.
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. | |||
| #75 How to be vulnerable as an executive (Meaningful Leader - May 2024) | 06 May 2024 | 00:16:19 | |
Welcome to the May 2024 Meaningful Leader. In this episode I talk about: How to be vulnerable as an executive | Confidence is not what you think | AI Survival Kit | What is the measure of a successful day?
Article by Jaime Martínez Bowness on authenticity and sincericide. Fill out this form to follow along my research and get early access to my survival kit for humans in an AI world. My LinkedIn post on the topic of measuring success. Sign up for our free "Navigating Mid-Year Reviews" webinar happening June 11th.
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. | |||
| #92: The Courage to Get It Wrong (and Grow From It) | 06 Nov 2025 | 00:27:09 | |
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. Follow Level 52 on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/level52inc/posts/?feedView=all Follow Level 52 on YouTube | |||
| #75 How to be vulnerable as an executive (Meaningful Leader - May 2024) | 06 May 2024 | 00:16:19 | |
Welcome to the May 2024 Meaningful Leader. In this episode I talk about: How to be vulnerable as an executive | Confidence is not what you think | AI Survival Kit | What is the measure of a successful day?
Article by Jaime Martínez Bowness on authenticity and sincericide. Fill out this form to follow along my research and get early access to my survival kit for humans in an AI world. My LinkedIn post on the topic of measuring success. Sign up for our free "Navigating Mid-Year Reviews" webinar happening June 11th.
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. | |||
| #74 How do the best leaders deal with chaos? (Meaningful Leader - April 2024) | 29 Mar 2024 | 00:17:22 | |
Welcome to the April 2024 Meaningful Leader. In this episode I talk about: How do the best leaders deal with chaos? | Perfectionism is not only a barrier but the most socially acceptable form of self-abuse | Exercising the excruciating NO | What's the second most important day in your life?
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. | |||
| #73 Best way to prepare for a difficult situation (Meaningful Leader - March 2024) | 04 Mar 2024 | 00:13:07 | |
Welcome to the March 2024 Meaningful Leader. In this episode I talk about: What's the best way to prepare for a difficult situation? | Would you still buy that meeting? | Record yourself a rant | What's the impact you have when you're not speaking?
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. | |||
| #72 How to lock in that promotion (Meaningful Leader - February 2024) | 05 Feb 2024 | 00:17:19 | |
Welcome to the February 2024 Meaningful Leader. In this episode I talk about: How do I make sure I get chosen for a promotion? | The pursuit of a safe space is a dangerous game | Lying on a bed of nails | Which regret do you choose?
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. | |||
| #71 Create the conditions for innovation to occur (Meaningful Leader - January 2024) | 08 Jan 2024 | 00:17:35 | |
Welcome to the January 2024 Meaningful Leader. In this episode I talk about: How do I create a culture of innovation? | To get your best ideas, try really hard not to think | The George Costanza: Do The Opposite | Can you be comfortable with your ignorance?
Read more about the 6R's in this article
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. | |||
| #70 10 key areas for success in 2024 (Meaningful Leader - December 2023) | 05 Dec 2023 | 00:15:54 | |
Welcome to the December 2023 Meaningful Leader. In this episode I talk about: What leadership skill will be most important in 2024? | Make yourself dispensable. | It's time for your ALR. | What would you, tomorrow, want you to do, today? Download the fillable ALR here.
Register for our December webinar: The 2024 Leadership Toolkit
Get your team enrolled in our upcoming course: How to Manage Up
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. | |||
| #69 How to deal with "Repeat Offenders" inside your business (Meaningful Leader - November 2023) | 31 Oct 2023 | 00:16:03 | |
Welcome to the November 2023 Meaningful Leader. In this episode I talk about: How to deal with "Repeat Offenders" inside your business | Master the art of complaining. | Give 10 minutes for your future. | Are you "owning" your role?
Get your emerging leaders to attend our November workshop: Take Control of Your Career
Register for our December webinar: The 2024 Leadership Toolkit
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. | |||
| #68 Can a leader be decisive AND collaborative? (Meaningful Leader - October 2023) | 29 Sep 2023 | 00:15:49 | |
Welcome to the October 2023 Meaningful Leader. In this episode I talk about: Can a leader be decisive AND collaborative? | Your invisible employee is also your most important. | Create an alter ego. | Why would you remain the same, at the expense of your own well-being? Dive into my latest article - Culture: The Invisible Employee - to understand and cultivate the most impactful "employee" in your company, that's often invisible. Here's an insightful article from Entrepreneur.com that breaks down the power of an alter ego. Register for the free webinar here. 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. | |||
| #67 Leadership isn't a poker game, but knowing when to show your hand matters. (Meaningful Leader - June 2023) | 05 Jun 2023 | 00:18:10 | |
Welcome to the June 2023 Meaningful Leader. In this episode I talk about: What is the right amount of vulnerability? | The honeymoon phase is where your problems begin | The cascading power of an ultra challenge | What's worse than saying yes to everything?
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. | |||
| #66 What's more important, talent or hard work? (Meaningful Leader - May 2023) | 24 Apr 2023 | 00:19:32 | |
Welcome to the May 2023 Meaningful Leader. In this episode I talk about: What's more important, talent or hard work? | The best leaders play favorites and why you should too | Why I'm hitting snooze once every morning | The hardest thing to overcome
The Meaningful Leader is a monthly bite-sized disruption that gives insight into challenges other leaders are facing, the latest tools to tackle turbulence, and inputs to innovate your leadership. | |||
| #91: Are You Becoming Indispensable or Just Busy? | 01 Oct 2025 | 00:23:29 | |
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. Follow Level 52 on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/level52inc/posts/?feedView=all Follow Level 52 on YouTube | |||
| #65 Who's responsible for "Culture"? (Meaningful Leader - April 2023) | 04 Apr 2023 | 00:12:32 | |
Welcome to the April 2023 Meaningful Leader. In this episode I talk about: Who's responsible for "Culture"? | Turn your deficit into an asset | Unlearn one thing | What counts most?
15 Things You Should 'Unlearn' Immediately to Succeed in Life
The Meaningful Leader is a monthly bite-sized disruption that gives insight into challenges other leaders are facing, the latest tools to tackle turbulence, and inputs to innovate your leadership. | |||
| #64 Is it possible to be empathetic and hold fierce accountability? (Meaningful Leader - March 2023) | 27 Feb 2023 | 00:18:10 | |
Welcome to the March 2023 Meaningful Leader. In this episode I talk about: Is it possible to be empathetic and hold fierce accountability? | Stop leading by example | I'm ditching positivity for something better | What REALLY matters to you?
The Meaningful Leader is a monthly bite-sized disruption that gives insight into challenges other leaders are facing, the latest tools to tackle turbulence, and inputs to innovate your leadership. | |||
| #63 You need to double the size of your comfort zone (Meaningful Leader - February 2023) | 31 Jan 2023 | 00:17:21 | |
Welcome to the February 2023 Meaningful Leader. In this episode I talk about: What's the one thing I should grow and develop this year? | You have to earn the right to be authentic | 6-phase warm-up | How much would you pay to work your dream job?
The Meaningful Leader is a monthly bite-sized disruption that gives insight into challenges other leaders are facing, the latest tools to tackle turbulence, and inputs to innovate your leadership. | |||
| #62 One simple question to change the game in 2023 (Meaningful Leader - January 2023) | 03 Jan 2023 | 00:15:53 | |
Welcome to the January 2023 Meaningful Leader. In this episode I talk about: How do I best inspire the people on my team this year? | What's more important than profit? | Intentionally create your BYY | What game of pretend have you been playing?
The Meaningful Leader is a monthly bite-sized disruption that gives insight into challenges other leaders are facing, the latest tools to tackle turbulence, and inputs to innovate your leadership. | |||
| #61: How do I change my reputation as a leader? (Meaningful Leader - December 2022) | 05 Dec 2022 | 00:15:35 | |
Welcome to the December 2022 Meaningful Leader. In this episode I talk about: How do I change my reputation as a leader? | Help the people on your team find a new job | Executive reflection and your ALR | How are you keeping score? Enhance your ability to become a game-changer next year and conduct your own ALR by clicking here. BY THE WAY, The Meaningful Leader is a monthly bite-sized disruption that gives insight into challenges other leaders are facing, the latest tools to tackle turbulence, and inputs to innovate your leadership. | |||
| #60: How do I lead authentically in a culture of inauthenticity? (Meaningful Leader - November 2022) | 31 Oct 2022 | 00:15:21 | |
Welcome to the November 2022 Meaningful Leader. In this episode I talk about: How do I lead authentically in a culture of inauthenticity? | Why Proving Yourself Wrong is the Key to Being Right | Refine Your LIG List | Do you lower your standards to suit your circumstances? The Meaningful Leader is a monthly bite-sized disruption that gives insight into challenges other leaders are facing, the latest tools to tackle turbulence, and inputs to innovate your leadership. | |||
| #59: It's time to have a difficult conversation (Meaningful Leader - October 2022) | 04 Oct 2022 | 00:14:35 | |
Welcome to the October 2022 Meaningful Leader. In this episode I talk about: When is the best time to have a difficult conversation? | The dangers of being over-resourced | How to build your "pride" muscle | Is your perfectionism holding you back? The Meaningful Leader is a monthly bite-sized disruption that gives insight into challenges other leaders are facing, the latest tools to tackle turbulence, and inputs to innovate your leadership. | |||
| #58: How to drive results without destroying relationships (Meaningful Leader - September 2022) | 07 Sep 2022 | 00:18:23 | |
Welcome to the September 2022 Meaningful Leader. In this episode I talk about: How do you get the people in your company to give a sh*t? | Stop delegating TO people | Save Yourself through Solomon's Paradox | Before you open your mouth, are you improving upon the silence? The Meaningful Leader is a monthly bite-sized disruption that gives insight into challenges other leaders are facing, the latest tools to tackle turbulence, and inputs to innovate your leadership. | |||
| #57: There's no such thing as over-training (Meaningful Leader - July 2022) | 11 Jul 2022 | 00:20:31 | |
Welcome to the July 2022 Meaningful Leader. In this episode I talk about: What's the fastest way to build confidence? | There's no such thing as over-training | Back to the flip this summer | What would make you dread Fridays? | The Science Behind Success audiobook announcement The Meaningful Leader is a monthly bite-sized disruption that gives insight into challenges other leaders are facing, the latest tools to tackle turbulence, and inputs to innovate your leadership. | |||
| #56: Every problem you face comes down to one thing (Meaningful Leader - June 2022) | 02 Jun 2022 | 00:17:41 | |
Welcome to the June 2022 Meaningful Leader. In this episode I talk about: How do I get my team excited about rapid growth? | Every problem you face comes down to one thing | Find something really hard to do | When do you mobilize your weapons | The Science Behind Success Audiobook Announcement | Fall Accelerated Leader Programs The Meaningful Leader is a monthly 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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| #90: Does your team suffer from artificial harmony? | 04 Jun 2025 | 00:24:53 | |
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. Follow Level 52 on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/level52inc/posts/?feedView=all Follow Level 52 on YouTube | |||
| #55: Playing it safe is wildly dangerous (Meaningful Leader - May 2022) | 03 May 2022 | 00:17:53 | |
Welcome to the May 2022 Meaningful Leader, a monthly bite-sized disruption that gives insight into challenges other leaders are facing, the latest tools to tackle turbulence, and inputs to innovate your leadership. In this episode I talk about: Can you turn an average performer into a high performer? | Playing it safe is wildly dangerous | Mastering the art of 'As-If' | Is your pursuit for happiness setting you up for disaster? | Free Webinar: How Top Leaders Inspire a Culture of Innovation | Fall Accelerated Leader Programs | |||
| #54: Stop worshiping great leaders (Meaningful Leader - April 2022) | 05 Apr 2022 | 00:14:09 | |
Welcome to the April 2022 Meaningful Leader, a monthly bite-sized disruption that gives insight into challenges other leaders are facing, the latest tools to tackle turbulence, and inputs to innovate your leadership. In this episode, I talk about: Is it bad to be selfish as a leader? | Stop worshiping great leaders | Create two immovable meetings | Is it being done to you, or for you? | Free Workshop: How to build trust and accelerate team cohesion | |||
| #53: Get better at procrastinating (Meaningful Leader - March 2022) | 28 Feb 2022 | 00:15:54 | |
Welcome to the March 2022 Meaningful Leader, a monthly bite-sized disruption that gives insight into challenges other leaders are facing, the latest tools to tackle turbulence, and inputs to innovate your leadership. In this episode, I talk about: Why do so many people struggle with goal setting? | Get better at procrastinating. | Time travel to eliminate regret. | Do you choose contamination, or redemption? | How to lead with confidence and conquer imposter syndrome webinar. | |||
| #52: Krista Pell - Persistence, Pain, and Putting Your Passions First | 03 Oct 2021 | 01:13:05 | |
Krista Pell, VP of Human Resources at Cenovus Energy and I dive into several topics in this interview, including the reasons why Krista tried to avoid a career in human resources, why first impressions matter, and advice to young professionals. She shared her challenges and wisdom dealing with mergers and the integration of large organizations and also opened up about a training accident that resulted in a skull fracture and brain bleed that forced her to stop everything in her life, and how she approached the long path towards recovery. | |||
| #51: Lance Mortlock - Disaster Proof - How To Prepare For Multiple Futures, Part 3 | 07 Jun 2021 | 00:29:42 | |
In this final part of my interview with Lance Mortlock, author of Disaster Proof - Scenario Planning for a Post-Pandemic World, Lance shared his perspective on how to prepare for the next global disruption and 3 things every business should be planning for. | |||
| #50: Lance Mortlock - Disaster Proof - How To Prepare For Multiple Futures, Part 2 | 07 Jun 2021 | 00:27:31 | |
In part 2 of my interview with Lance Mortlock, author of Disaster Proof - Scenario Planning for a Post-Pandemic World, Lance shared why organizations fail despite a great plan as well as his biggest success story. | |||
| #49: Lance Mortlock - Disaster Proof - How To Prepare For Multiple Futures, Part 1 | 07 Jun 2021 | 00:28:01 | |
Hello and welcome to the Executive Commute, I recently sat down to talk with Lance Mortlock. Lance is a senior strategy consultant with Ernst & Young and he has worked with over 60 organizations in 11 countries over his career that has spanned over 20 years. He has studied at Stanford, MIT, Harvard and INSEAD and he specializes in helping companies become disaster proof. Which is also the name of his new book titled Disaster Proof - Scenario Planning for a Post-Pandemic World. In part one of this interview, Lance told us about a critical turning point in his life when one of his teachers told him he'd never make anything in his life. He chose to use that as an activation point which led him into being a highly in demand strategic partner around the world. Lance shared what scenario planning is and the mental traps that put your organization at risk. Thanks for listening to part 1. Check out part 2 next where Lance talked about the desirability bias, how good scenarios fail, and his biggest success helping an organization respond to an unforeseeable event. | |||
| #48: Bant Breen - The Entrepreneur's Disease and Finding a Way Forward, Part 3 | 17 May 2021 | 00:22:03 | |
In this final part of my interview with Bant Breen, Bant shared his insights on powerful thought leadership, finding yourself, and cultivating your points of view. He also shared his advice to entrepreneurs on how to get traction on their ideas. | |||
| #47: Bant Breen - The Entrepreneur's Disease and Finding a Way Forward, Part 2 | 17 May 2021 | 00:29:57 | |
In part 2 of my interview with Bant Breen, Bant shared his lessons from his rock bottom moment, how he recovered and brought the team together to facilitate rapid innovation. We discussed the transition from a brick and mortar business to building a remote culture, and why if you don't get diversity, inclusion, and equity - you don't get business. | |||
| #46: Bant Breen - The Entrepreneur's Disease and Finding a Way Forward, Part 1 | 17 May 2021 | 00:23:17 | |
As you'll soon find out, Bant Breen is a dynamic person. And we explored several topics in this discussion from navigating the covid crisis, building a remote culture, and the importance of diversity, inclusion, and equity. We also talk about what it takes to be an entrepreneur and the importance of thought leadership - how to find yourself and cultivate clear points of view. In part one of this interview, Bant shared how his inspiration in marketing and advertising was born through a school trip he took when he was 10-years old. He started his first advertising agency when he was 16 and learned that there is more to building a business than having a great business card. Bant fought the pressure to become a lawyer so he could pursue his passion which led him to a long career in marketing and advertising before self-diagnosing what he calls 'entrepreneurs disease', which ultimately led him to leaving the corporate world as an employee and building Qnary, which was named one of Inc. Magazine's fastest growing companies. | |||
| #89 How do you lead after making a bad decision? | 05 May 2025 | 00:24:35 | |
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. Follow Level 52 on LinkedIn Follow Level 52 on Youtube | |||
| #45: Kevin Delaney - Life, Death & Leadership. A Daring Adventure Or Nothing At All. Part 3 | 03 May 2021 | 00:28:37 | |
In this final part of my interview, Kevin shared his wisdom about the difference between excitement and energy and why it's important, the necessity of "No," his secret to creating lasting family memories, and he shared his answers to my rapid fire questions. | |||
| #44: Kevin Delaney - Life, Death & Leadership. A Daring Adventure Or Nothing At All. Part 2 | 03 May 2021 | 00:23:36 | |
In part 2 of my interview with Kevin Delaney, Kevin shared his lessons from his past failures and the awakening he received when he was given 24-hours to live and needed an urgent and unlikely liver transplant. | |||
| #43: Kevin Delaney - Life, Death & Leadership. A Daring Adventure Or Nothing At All. Part 1 | 03 May 2021 | 00:27:15 | |
How does someone transform from being an industrial painter with no experience in the corporate world to becoming the VP of a tech darling like LinkedIn? And more importantly how might your life change after you've been given 24 hours to live? In part one of this interview, Kevin Delaney shared his early days growing up in Campbell, California and how the surprising and frequent tragedies in his community helped shape his mindset and his unlikely introduction into the corporate world. This interview is a remarkable and inspiring story that will change the way you see yourself and the remaining days of your life. | |||
| #42: Paul Baffes: Failed Dreams and the Albatross of Being the Best, Part 3 | 23 Apr 2021 | 00:19:46 | |
Former NASA Inventor of the Year Paul Baffes and Jayson Krause talk about the power of experimenting in business to creatively come up with innovations. He explained the upsides and downsides of AI for both humans and machines. Listen in to learn whether Paul thinks AI is progressing in right direction. | |||