Episode 24

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23rd Dec 2024

Holiday Special: The Christmas Episode

Join Jason and his son, Colton, for an inspiring and fun conversation exploring how work looks through the eyes of a teenager.

In the special holiday episode of Check-In with Jason Lauritsen, Colton shares what it means to himβ€”and potentially his peersβ€”to start their careers and the aspects he believes will characterize the future workforce.

As a 15-year-old about to embark on his first job, Colton provides eye-opening insights about his perspective on work to help managers prepare to welcome this new generation of employees.

Key lessons highlighted in our conversation include:

πŸ‘‰ Gaining confidence through manageable tasks is important before preparing for more complex responsibilities.

πŸ‘‰ The importance of flexibility in attracting younger employees.

πŸ‘‰ Social connections at work are essential as building strong team relationships leads to greater job satisfaction.

πŸ‘‰ Combining technology and teamwork enhances collaboration and team-based projects.

πŸ‘‰ BONUS: Enjoy some Christmas fun as Colton shares his favorites and advice on having a happy holiday season.

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Unlocking High Performance
How leaders unlock performance by creating the conditions for people to do their best work
Unlocking High Performance is a podcast for leaders who want strong results without burning their people out in the process.

Hosted by Jason Lauritsen, the show explores how clarity, alignment, and connection shape performance at work. Jason draws from his work with CEOs, executive teams, and leaders to examine why work so often becomes heavier, slower, and more frustrating than it needs to be and how to fix it.

Some episodes are solo reflections. Others are conversations with leaders and practitioners navigating real constraints and consequences. Each conversation looks beyond tactics to understand the leadership and organizational conditions that make performance possible.

The podcast focuses on the systems that drive performance, not leadership theory or quick fixes. Listeners will walk away with a clearer understanding of how work actually gets done and how to build environments where people perform at their best.

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