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 Overview00:00 Understanding My Origin Story06:07 Headhunting: Navigating Workplace Dysfunction09:07 Choosing People-Centric Workplaces10:05 "Outdated Work Systems"14:14 Desire for Individuality at Work18:21 Hollywood's Hierarchical Hazing Culture22:34 "The Check-In Method's Simplicity"23:47 Essential Management: The Check-In Method29:21 "Transformative Leadership Through Better Questions"31:17 Listening to Younger Employees34:13 Supporting, Not Fixing Relationships38:26 Avoid Generational Stereotypes42:50 Managing Expectations and Clarity45:02 Align Expectations with Employees47:26 "Find Jason at JasonLauritsen.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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