Lead Culture with Jenni Catron

Never has Greek philosopher Heraclitus' notion that "Change is the only constant in life" felt more true than in 2020. And as leaders, we don't simply have the option to navigate the immense changes we're facing as individuals. We have the sacred responsibility to lead others through change. So the question becomes more and more pertinent: "How do we lead through chan...

The outset of the pandemic forced us all to be quick learners at a new work-from-home reality, but Tricia Sciortino and her team at Belay have been setting best practices for remote work for the last 10 years. Not only that, but their team culture is extraordinary. Belay has been repeatedly recognized as an exemplary workplace, including recently being named one of Inc Magazine's Best Workpla...

Because our current climate is defined by disruption and obstacles, our leadership is requiring new levels of innovation and imagination from us at every turn. In this episode, Jenni Catron speaks with author and consultant Brian Paradis about the power of approaching obstacles as opportunities and why leading with imagination is crucial in this challenging and fatiguing season of leadership. In t...

"Lead yourself well to lead others better." If your goal is to be an exceptional leader, continued growth and improvement is core to your success. But who will prompt this ongoing development? Who will guide your leadership journey to new heights? Who's responsible to be sure that you have opportunities to be stretched and to learn? In this episode of The Jenni Catron Leadership Pod...

"You're just too much." If you've been on the receiving end of this statement or if you've been the one making this observation, then consider this your invitation to uncover and examine some important aspects of what true strength in leadership can look like. Listen in as Jenni Catron shares a funny, insightful and practical conversation with best-selling author Lisa Beve...

If self-awareness is one of the greatest predictors of success (and it is), then practical ways to develop self-awareness ought to be in every leader's tool box. The Enneagram is an incredibly valuable tool for developing greater self-awareness. Jenni Catron has been a student of the Enneagram for over a decade and has seen first-hand how useful it is in personal and leadership development. W...

What is the foundation of a team that can quickly mobilize to meet needs and make a difference? What are the key components for leading faithfully while your organization is growing and changing? Learn this and so much more as you listen to this episode of The Jenni Catron Leadership Podcast as Jenni connects with Hal Donaldson, President of Convoy of Hope. With a global reach and recent impact of...

How you lead in uncertainty is a greater reflection of your leadership ability than how you lead in the ordinary. The question is...how do you lead with clarity and confidence when that is the last thing you feel right now? The current climate we're leading in is anything but clear or ordinary. That doesn't mean that you are forced to remain "stuck." Listen in to Jenni Catron,...

None of us can make the life-changing impact we hope to make if we only interact with guests or customers once. We need engagement over time with them in order to garner influence. We MUST crack the code on how to keep them coming back. In this episode, Jason Young shares with Jenni how hospitality and culture allow us to create the connection with guests that creates trust and loyalty and leads t...

Find clarity. Feel Confident. Fulfill Your Calling. Do you need a clear plan? Do you crave a network of like-minded individuals who understand the complexity of your leadership? Are you interested in practical tools to improve your life and leadership? Listen in as Jenni Catron chats with her friend Alli Worthington, about the power of cultivating these aspects of our leadership.  And guys, though...

"Change begins with an honest conversation." Anytime we want to learn, grow, develop or change as leaders, we must be honest with ourselves about what's currently true. And when it comes to the growth we hope to see in building bridges racially, that can prove challenging. Latasha Morrison is a gracious and honest guide in how to approach this learning journey. Listen in as she and...

How do we get clarity and confidence for leading through a climate we’ve never experienced before? We’ve never led in a moment like this.  Now, perhaps more than ever, leadership requires wisdom. But how do we find it? James 1:5 says, “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.” Proverbs 24:6 says, “For by wise gu...

As leaders, we are compelled by the vision we have to affect change. It's weighty and valuable work. And with it comes the tendency and temptation to confuse our personal identity and purpose with the purposeful work we're doing. Jenni Catron's conversation with Paula Faris, senior national correspondent at ABC News and emmy-award winning journalist, provides helpful guidance and th...

Your team is either your greatest asset or greatest liability in crisis. Teams either become more unified or more divided when put under pressure. The good news is that, though there are many aspects of life we can't control right now, this is within your control. Your #1 job right now is to create connection for your team. The question is how? How do we build unity among our team members, es...

In the face of the current challenging climate, with the fears and limitations it creates, how can leaders call people toward hope and unity? 4Sight Founder and CEO Jenni Catron discusses these ideas and more with author and pastor Greg Holder in the latest episode of The Jenni Catron Leadership Podcast. Listen in to find out: What Jesus prayed for YOU What the largest living organism on the plane...

We all know it's true...a team that's aligned around shared vision and values makes progress and achieves their goals. But how do we construct a culture that is clear enough to align around? This conversation between Jenni Catron and Life Church's Jerry Hurley will shed light on how to clarify vision and how to connect values with behaviors so your team can align around them. It wil...

When facing challenge, crisis and chaos, it's a great responsibility for us as leaders to move forward in a way that both frames reality honestly AND presents hope for the future. In this conversation between Jenni Catron and Josh Gagnon, Pastor and author, they explore how to lead well in the face of the current chaotic times. In this conversation, you'll find out... What promise you ac...

"A leader without a vision is really not a leader," Michael Hyatt tells our host Jenni Catron in this episode. In these days of unprecedented leadership challenges, the importance of providing a vision for the future is tantamount. Hyatt's wisdom and mentorship combine practicality and experience to clarify not just what being a vision-driven leader means but HOW to become one. Abou...

We say it here all the time: "You need foresight for success." The leader's ability to forecast and anticipate, with vision for the future is one of the most crucial skills we provide our teams. But what about when situations arise that could not be predicted or planned for? How do we prepare for crisis, even though we can't plan for it? And how do we lead when crisis does hit?...

The dictionary definition of chaos is "complete disorder and confusion." Isn't that what life feels like sometimes? Things don't fall into place, outcomes don't happen as expected, unknowns outweigh our certainties. And when you're a leader, you're not only responsible for mitigating the confusion and disorientation YOU must deal with in the face of chaos, it&apo...

As leaders, we love vision--seeing clearly in our minds a picture of the peak we want to summit, the preferred future we want to create. It's what propelled us to pursue the work we do. We love potential. Yet, sometimes we underestimate the power of our vision and its impact. In this episode, Jenni Catron shares 6 practical steps to responsibly steward the power of our vision. To bear the wei...

True marks of humility include staying teachable and being willing to impart what you've learned to others. Our guest for this week's episode embodies both of these qualities. 4Sight Founder and CEO Jenni Catron sits down with Dan Reiland, Executive Pastor of 12 Stone Church and leadership "legend," for a hearty conversation about what it's like to learn while you lead, wh...

It's undeniable that leadership can be isolating. And the steps we must take to reach the balance of both leading well and pursuing belonging require a common characteristic: bravery. In our latest podcast episode, Jenni Catron interviews Dr. Sasha Shillcutt about the courageous steps she's taking in her leadership journey. Relatable and encouraging, this conversation is sure to evoke se...

There's nothing like the passion of a younger generation to rekindle our desire to lead well for the long haul. And there's nothing like the perspective of someone in a different season of life to help us see things in new ways. In this episode, Jenni sits down with some young leaders to discuss what they're seeing in leadership trends and to hear their perspectives on inter-generat...

It really is too bad that those we lead aren't mind readers, isn't it? If they were, then they would just KNOW what to do and when. They'd know the nuances to how to pursue goals in ways that truly reflect not just what they should do but HOW they should do it. But alas, our team members can't read our minds. This is why it's so crucial that we're intentional to take...