What if the biggest reason you hate your job isn’t YOUR fault—but a 150-year-old management system designed to treat you like a cog, not a human being?
That’s exactly what gets uncovered in this episode of Gen Mess with Tess, where Tess Brigham sits down with workplace revolutionary Jason Lauritsen. Jason shares his compelling journey from Iowa farm kid to corporate HR leader and bestselling author on a mission to fix—yes, FIX—the way we treat people at work.
Key Highlights You’ll Hear:
- Jason’s eye-opening origin story: How witnessing his father’s battle for integrity at work ignited Jason’s lifelong drive to repair “broken” workplaces.
- The ugly truth about how industrial-age management STILL rules today—and what needs to change so people can actually thrive.
- Why generational “workplace drama” is often just a lack of clarity and relationship skills, not a battle between ages.
- The simple, genius “Check-In Method” for managers and coworkers—a four-step, 5-minute approach that will transform the way you communicate, build trust, and solve problems at work.
- Debunking resistance: Why leaders fear real conversations (and how to move through your fear of not having all the answers).
- Ways generational trauma shows up at work—and the critical shift needed to break the cycle, no matter your age or role.
For more on Jason’s management strategies and the Check-In Method, connect with him at jasonlauritsen.com, check out his podcast Check in with Jason Lauritsen, or find him on LinkedIn.
Ready to stop letting the “gen mess” mess with YOU? Listen in, stay curious, and let’s start cleaning up the workplace—one real conversation at a time.
Timestamped Overview
00:00 Understanding My Origin Story
06:07 Headhunting: Navigating Workplace Dysfunction
09:07 Choosing People-Centric Workplaces
10:05 "Outdated Work Systems"
14:14 Desire for Individuality at Work
18:21 Hollywood's Hierarchical Hazing Culture
22:34 "The Check-In Method's Simplicity"
23:47 Essential Management: The Check-In Method
29:21 "Transformative Leadership Through Better Questions"
31:17 Listening to Younger Employees
34:13 Supporting, Not Fixing Relationships
38:26 Avoid Generational Stereotypes
42:50 Managing Expectations and Clarity
45:02 Align Expectations with Employees
47:26 "Find Jason at JasonLauritsen.com
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