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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.

Sep 30, 2026

In Episode #119 of The Executive Commute, Jayson Krause is joined by educator and human flourishing advocate Steve Rice to explore what it means to live, work, and lead from the inside out.

 

Steve shares how his own path moved from achievement, external validation, and a career that did not feel like an authentic fit...


Sep 23, 2026

The conversation explores the difference between influence and manipulation, why dark leaders are often drawn to power, how “kiss up, kick down” behaviour can hide for years, and why organizational culture plays such a critical role. Ted also discusses what he calls dark-activated behaviour: people who may begin...


Sep 16, 2026

In Episode #117 of The Executive Commute, Jayson Krause is joined by Level 52 coach and facilitator Chris Foy to explore the power of questions and why strong leadership often requires letting go of the need to have every answer.

Chris explains the shift many leaders must make after being promoted for their expertise:...


Sep 9, 2026

In Episode #116 of The Executive Commute, Jayson Krause is joined by Murray Rodgers, author of The Psychedelic CEO, for a conversation about coherence, internal fragmentation, and the inner state leaders carry into every room

Murray describes coherence as a state with less conflict between our thoughts, emotions, and...


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...