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The Collective Genius PodcastJayson Krause: How Real Innovation & Discomfort Drives GrowthIn this live episode of the Collective Genius Podcast, I'm joined by keynote speaker Jayson Krause at our CG Select and Elevate event in Dallas. Jayson is an executive coach, award-winning author, and former Olympic-level bobsledder who now helps leaders disrupt their own thinking to unlock innovation and growth. We dig into what it really means to innovate from the inside out—especially when the market shifts and leadership demands evolve. Jayson shares how stress, discomfort, and micro-experiments are all essential ingredients for transformation. His message landed powerfully with our audience of real estate entrepreneurs, and...
2025-12-0514 min
The Storytelling with Heart PodcastEpisode 22 - How to practice meaningful leadership with Jayson KrauseDo you want to become a more impactful leader, while staying true to your values, your vision, and yourself?
Be sure to check out this interview with Jayson Krause.
Jayson Krause is a leadership strategist, executive coach, award-winning author, speaker, and the founder of Level 52. He works with leaders running billion-dollar businesses from Singapore to Silicon Valley, helping them to develop strong cultures of innovation and meaningful leadership.
Before his career in leadership and coaching, Jayson won four national championships as a Canadian bobsleigh athlete. Much of what Jayson learned about growth and d...
2023-11-2246 min
The Workplace Communication PodcastThe Science Behind Success with Jayson Krause As a Canadian national team bobsled pilot who competed against the best in the world, Jayson Krause discovered that the littlest things can be the difference between victory and defeat. After all, winning could come down to the difference of just a millisecond. As Managing Director of Level 52, Jayson now brings his leadership expertise to the Science Behind Success, an approach to leadership based on the physiology of high performance, which was piloted at the Warrington School of Business at the University of Florida.
2021-06-2834 min
Stories and Strategies with Curzon Public RelationsThe Epigenetics of LeadershipLEADERSHIP COMMUNICATIONS SERIES - Episode 4The emerging science of epigenetics explains how our lifestyle and environment have influence on our gene expression over time. It’s a growing field of research that’s changing the nature vs nurture debate as we begin to understand gene expression is influenced by external factors such as our physical environments, homes, neighbourhoods, upbringing, and current lifestyle choices. Simply, while our genes are fixed, our genetic expression (which is passed to our children) is interconnected with a wide range of environmental factors. This has both a metaphorical and literal impact on how...
2021-04-0421 min
The Weekly Leadership ExperienceThe Science Behind Success with Jayson KrauseRate This Podcast What is meaningful masochism? What is behavioural contagion? What are the little things leaders miss and how does this all tie together to create meaningful leadership? Jayson Krause, Managing Director at Level 52, author of The Science Behind Success, and former bobsled pilot discusses the answers to these questions and more on this week's episode. Send in your questions to podcast@weeklyleadershipexperience.com Show notes at www.reshadoberlander.com/041/ www.level52.ca Jayson on LinkedIn Reshad on LinkedIn
2021-03-1543 min
People at WorkPractice extreme intentionality with Jayson KrauseBeing intentional as a leader demands more than deliberate action. And in fact, simply being intentional is not enough.
What we need in leaders today, is extreme intentionality. According to Jayson Krause, this starts with defining the best expression of yourself as a leader, and then consistently delivering that.
On this episode of People at Work, Jayson talks about his own journey to understand his most authentic self. He went from Olympic-level contender in the bobsled to grief-stricken friend, after his childhood friend and teammate lost his fight with cancer.
As Jayson questioned...
2021-02-1831 min
Executive Commute With Jayson KrauseDecisions, Depression & the Downside of Determination with Steve Mesler, Part 3In 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.facebook.com/ClassroomChampions Level 52 Leadership Development & Training: https://level52.ca Jayson Krause LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayson-krause/ Production & Music by Alec Harrison: http://alecharrison.c...
2021-02-0522 min
Executive Commute With Jayson KrauseSteve Mesler - Decisions, Depression & the Downside of Determination, Part 2In 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 learn a thing or two from the inspirational journey of Steve Mesler.
2021-02-0327 min
Executive Commute With Jayson KrauseDecisions, Depression & the Downside of Determination with Steve Mesler, Part 1Steve 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.org Classroom Champions: https://www.classroomchampions.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classroomchampions/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com...
2021-02-0122 min
Coaches & Mentors UnwrappedThe Science Behind Success By Jayson KrauseEPISODE NOTESIn this final episode of season 1, Jayson shared his experience of how he leverages his skills from a career in Olympics sports as a Bobsled pilot to helping organizations disrupt and accelerate a new breed of meaningful leadership.Practical Tools & ProcessesSuccess is progressCSP inventory - Complains, Stresses and Hard Pains Upstream ActivitiesBooks Mentioned The Science Behind Success - Jayson KrauseMindset - Carol DweckQuotes MentionedInch by inch you form a stitch, yard by yard it gets harder...
2020-11-2236 min
The Pandemic Job HuntJayson Krause - The Leadership Blueprint | #7Do you know what it takes to become a leader? In this episode, I sat down virtually with Jayson Krause, who has worked with leaders across the globe. He has seen it all and knows what it takes to be a true leader in any organization. Tune in to hear more of his thoughts on leadership and get a sneak peek of his new book, The Science Behind Success.
Jayson's new book! The Science Behind Success (https://www.level52.ca/sbs-notification) - Releasing on Dec 1, 2020!
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2020-11-2038 min
Mojo for the Modern ManA Conversation with Jayson Krause - Flying Tin Cans, Semmelweis and Letting Go - Part 2Jayson Krause, leadership strategist, author, speaker and founder and managing director at Level 52, an award-winning leadership and executive coaching firm, spent a number of his young adult years in the pilot's seat of a bobsled hurtling down icy tracks at speeds of up to 100 MPH.In this, Part 2 of our conversation, Jayson unpacks more of the his own story, including "the cost of the sport" and the effort involved in order to shave hundredths of a second of time off a bobsled run - and how principles from hours of sharpening blades apply to other ar...
2020-11-1027 minMojo for the Modern ManA Conversation with Jayson Krause - Flying Tin Cans, Semmelweis and Letting Go - Part 1My guest Jayson Krause, leadership strategist, author and speaker, spent a number of his young adult years in the pilot's seat of a bobsled hurtling down icy tracks at speeds of up to 100 MPH.In Part 1 of our conversation, Jayson tells of growing up in Mountain West of the US and Canada and traveling the world as a teenager playing hockey. He shares how a love of football led to a bobsled camp that led to an 8 year career on the Canadian World Cup Bobsled Team - and how those experiences laid the groundwork for h...
2020-11-0429 min
Executive Commute With Jayson KrauseFrom Managing Change To Owning ChangeOrganizations 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.level52.ca/s/S2-Bonus-Resources-24.pd...
2019-11-2512 min
Executive Commute With Jayson KrauseHow To Coach High Performance LeadersHow 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: http://executivecommute.com Music by Alec Harrison: http://alecharrison.com/ Produced by Ernest Barba...
2019-11-1814 min
Executive Commute With Jayson KrauseThe Biggest Risk To The Long Term Success Of Your CompanyHow 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 Krause LinkedIn: https://www.l...
2019-11-1108 min
Executive Commute With Jayson KrauseHow To Drive Innovation In Your BusinessMost 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 Level52 Executive Coaching: https://level52.ca/ Jayson Krause LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/i...
2019-11-0411 min
Executive Commute With Jayson KrauseEmbracing Leadership PainsWhat 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/ Shownotes and Resources: http://executivecommute.com Music by Alec Harrison: http://alecharrison.com/
2019-10-2810 min
Executive Commute With Jayson KrauseHow To Engineer Your Organizational Culture For High PerformanceYour 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 Executive Coaching: https://level52.ca/ Jayson Krause LinkedIn: https://www.link...
2019-10-2110 min
Executive Commute With Jayson KrauseHow Do I Get My Employees To Take OwnershipWe 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 leadership problems. ...
2019-10-1409 min
Executive Commute With Jayson KrauseA Leadership Lesson On AssumptionsHave 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.linkedin.com/in/jayson-krause/
2019-10-0712 min
Executive Commute With Jayson KrauseWhy You Should Get Rid Of Your Core ValuesQuick – 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://www.linkedin.com/in/jayson-krause/ Shownotes and Resources: http://executi...
2019-09-3011 min
Executive Commute With Jayson KrauseHow To Reclaim Your Leadership PowerAre 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: http://executivecommute.com Music by Alec Harrison: http://alecharrison.com/ Produced by Er...
2019-09-2308 min
Executive Commute With Jayson KrauseHow Leadership Is Shaped By Critical MomentsHow 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 Executive Coaching: https://level52.ca/ Jayson Krause LinkedIn: https://www...
2019-09-1607 min
Executive Commute With Jayson KrauseSecrets of High Performance LeadershipIn 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: https://level52.ca/ Jayson Krause Li...
2019-09-0912 min
Executive Commute With Jayson KrauseDesigning Your Leadership PracticeLeadership 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 Executive Coaching: https://level52.ca/ Jayson Krause LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayson-krause/ Shownotes and Resources: http://executivecommute.com Music by Alec Harrison: http://alecharris...
2019-05-0614 min
Executive Commute With Jayson KrauseI'd Rather Pick A Culture Than A Job What 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 for high performance. LINKS: PDF RESOURCE: https://www.level52.ca/s/Episode11Resource-ExecutiveCommute-JaysonKrause.pdf Level52 Executive Coach...
2019-04-2910 min
Executive Commute With Jayson KrauseApplying Game Theory to LeadershipDid 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 Level52 Executive Coaching: https://level52.ca/ Jayson Krause LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayson-krause/ Shownotes and Resources: http://executivecommute.com Music by Alec Har...
2019-04-2213 min
Executive Commute With Jayson KrauseBecome A Master At Giving FeedbackMost 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.ca/s/Episode9Resource-ExecutiveCommute-JaysonKrause.pdf Level52 Executive Coaching: https://level52.ca/ Jayson Krause LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayson...
2019-04-1512 min
Executive Commute With Jayson KrauseHow Do I Get My Team To Take OwnershipIf 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/Episode8Resource-ExecutiveCommute-JaysonKrause.pdf Level52 Executive Coaching: https://level52.ca/ Jayson Krause LinkedIn: https...
2019-04-0810 min
Executive Commute With Jayson KrauseHow To Create High Performance Relationships QuicklyAs 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/Episode7Resource-ExecutiveCommute-JaysonKrause.pdf Level52 Executive Coaching: https://level52.ca/ Jayson Krause LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jays...
2019-04-0110 min
Executive Commute With Jayson KrauseProblem With Being A "Good Leader"Did 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 Level52 Executive Coaching: https://level52.ca/ Jayson Krause LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayson-krause/ Shownotes and Resources: http://exe...
2019-03-2509 min
Executive Commute With Jayson KrauseLessons From A Blindside (When Your Top Performers Leave)What 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 teams to create truly exceptional results. LINKS: PDF RESOURCE: https://www.level52.ca/s/Epis...
2019-03-1813 min
Executive Commute With Jayson KrauseHow To Develop A Culture Of Resilience Learn 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: https://level52.ca/ Jayson Krause LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayson-krause/ Shownotes and Resources: http://executivecommute.com M...
2019-03-1111 min
Executive Commute With Jayson KrausePurpose, Vision, And Downside Of ExpertiseThere 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 Executive Coaching: https://level52.ca/ Jayson Krause LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayson-krause/ Shownotes and Resou...
2019-03-0412 min
Executive Commute With Jayson KrauseCreating Certainty In Uncertain TimesHow 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 your organization from protection to growth mode. L...
2019-02-2514 min
Executive Commute With Jayson KrauseDrive Better Results And Improve Employee EngagementHow 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/ Shownotes and Resources: http://executivecommute.com Music by Alec Harrison: http://alecharrison.com/
2019-02-1815 min
Executive Commute With Jayson KrauseIntroducing the Executive Commute with Jayson KrauseLeaders 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 Executive Coaching: https://level52.ca/ Jayson Krause L...
2019-01-2802 min