by Jason Lauritsen | May 15, 2012 | Uncategorized
Perhaps the most powerful four words in leadership are “I believe in you.” As I reflect on my journey in life, the people who stand out in my mind as those who transformed me weren’t necessarily the best teachers or communicators. Some of them...
by Jason Lauritsen | May 14, 2012 | Uncategorized
Last fall, a small group of people who care mightily about human beings and their experiences with work, came together in a cabin in the middle of everywhere to dream, imagine and rethink work. I write about and think about work most of the time, it’s my...
by Jason Lauritsen | May 11, 2012 | Uncategorized
Starting when he was 6 years old, I coached my son’s basketball team for the next 5 years until he was old enough to find coaches that really knew what they were doing. During that time when our relationship extended to coach-player, I didn’t treat...
by Jason Lauritsen | May 9, 2012 | Uncategorized
I had the privilege last week to speak to a group of young professionals in my community who volunteer to support the work of Habitat for Humanity. They had asked that I share about 15 minutes of material that might be useful or motivational to the members of...
by Jason Lauritsen | May 4, 2012 | Uncategorized
We create most of the drama we experience every day in our work lives. There, I said it. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but most of the drama you experience starts with you. That also means that you have the power to stop it. The single most...
by Jason Lauritsen | May 3, 2012 | Uncategorized
Who would you say are the best rock and roll lead singers of all time? I’m guessing that a bunch of names come to mind for you. In fact, we could probably have a spirited debate over who is the best, even if you aren’t a big music fan....