Executive Commute With 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.

#115 The Best Leadership Lessons From My Summer Conversations

Sep 3, 2026

It’s been a busy summer at Level 52. Rather than publishing our regular August newsletter, we spent the month recording conversations for The Executive Commute podcast with leaders, entrepreneurs and coaches who challenged my thinking in unexpected ways.

Some conversations confirmed things I believed. Others...

#114: Leading When Nothing Is Certain

Aug 20, 2026

In Episode #114 of The Executive Commute, Jayson Krause is joined by Cathie Saroka, Level 52 Coach and Facilitator and CEO of Goldray Glass, for a conversation about leading through uncertainty without carrying the weight alone.

Cathie has spent decades leading through recessions, business volatility, personal...

#113: Resilience Is Not Toughing It Out

Aug 5, 2026

In Episode #113 of The Executive Commute, Jayson Krause is joined by Level 52 coach and facilitator Lara Koretsky for an honest exploration of resilience, adversity, and growth.

Resilience is often described as the ability to bounce back or keep pushing when life becomes difficult. Lara challenges that definition....

#112: How Transparent Leaders Build Trust in Tough Times

Jul 29, 2026

In Episode #112 of The Executive Commute, Jayson Krause is joined by experienced entrepreneur, former CEO, and TEC Canada Chair Mark Terrill for a candid conversation about transparency in leadership.

They explore why transparency is essential for building trust, particularly during difficult periods, and why employees...

#111: The Practice of Curiosity and Why Leaders Default to Certainty

Jul 22, 2026

A 360-degree review told Tyler Chisholm exactly what was wrong with his leadership: he filled every room, jumped to conclusions, and never let his team finish a sentence. His team had stopped contributing. They were just waiting to be told what to do.

In this episode of The Executive Commute, Jayson Krause talks with...