Lead Culture with Jenni Catron

Every human was born with the innate need to live on purpose, for a purpose and to belong. Perhaps then, the strongest narratives we need to be mindful in forming, in regards to our language when creating a contagious volunteer culture and reengaging volunteers, must help people connect the dots and see how consistently serving within the local church actually benefits them more than it does the o...

Today’s culture is demanding a different leader. How you led historically will no longer have the same impact today. The pace of change around you is dizzying and the expectation to keep up with it all is debilitating. To lead well in this season is going to require a leader who has the emotional intelligence for self leadership, the awareness to intentionally navigate critical moments, and the ab...

The two most critical areas of focus, for any leader, is a growing sense of self awareness and a commitment to self leadership. The more you know yourself the better you are able to lead others. When a leader is not well there will undoubtedly be a ripple effect to everyone under their care and influence. Therefore, we must lead ourselves well so that we can lead others better. In this week's...

Leading from a place of clarity and confidence, in a season of immense uncertainty, is something that you can do! How you lead amidst uncertainty is ultimately a greater reflection of your leadership ability than how you lead in the ordinary. But did you know that the two most common issues that most organizations face is their values are either completely ignored or currently working against them...

When it comes to creating cultures of psychological safety - building both trust and belonging - how can we better lead from a place of emotional and relational intelligence that will enable both ourselves and our teams to show up more fully?  In this week's episode, Jenni has a conversation with Jeanne Stevens, Founder and Co- Lead Pastor of Soul City Church in Chicago, IL. - one of America&...

With each new season, the majority of new opportunities will not necessarily be a bad thing but are they always the best thing? When building and leading an organization to last throughout the generations, clear and consistent communication of your “why” and your “what” will empower your teams to “decide into something rather than slide into something” when it comes to the ever-changing “how”. In...

While most of us worked in proximity, in highly relational cultures, the pandemic truly only accelerated the expectations of flexibility that were already in motion. As our means and tools for accomplishing tasks and meeting goals were changing, so too was the definition of “the workplace”. However, one thing’s for sure, in 2020 we were all forced to accelerate and adapt quickly. We were forced to...

Did you know that currently over 60% of new hires are now requesting flexible work schedules upon interviewing? In a survey conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers in June of 2020, remote work has been an overwhelming success for both employees and employers reporting an 83% overall satisfaction rate. However, while the office may still be here to stay - its function may indeed be changing. Because in...

From global upheaval to massive organizational shifts, burnout and stress are at an all time high. This year according to the American Psychological Association, reporting even higher than last year, 3 out of 5 employees are reporting stress overload: lack of motivation, lack of energy, cognitive weariness, emotional exhaustion, and extreme physical fatigue. No doubt, over the past couple of years...

In light of the first wave of “The Great Resignation” and employee burnout we are experiencing coming out on the other side of COVID, there is much evidence forecasting plenty of movement that is still to be had on the horizon. Make no doubt about it, people within your organization are asking themselves the meaningful question “Is this where I still want to be?” In this week's episode, Jenni...

Values become intrinsic to you as a leader. Therefore, they must be clearly articulated and intentionally communicated with consistency to those whom you lead. While proximity may enable some to “catch culture”, for a quickly growing organization, this will not be effective or sustainable. In this week's episode, Jenni identifies the most common issue found within most organizations - a lack...

In recognition and celebration of Women's International History Month , in this week's episode, Jenni gives us six consistent characteristics present in the lives of strong healthy female leaders. To the men who support, invest in and champion the women around you - to the women who seek to collaborate and celebrate other women instead of compete - this one goes out to you because when w...

Within a growing organization, tensions can quickly build when responsibilities are unclear, power struggles become consistent, and deadlines start being missed. The hard truth is, the higher you are to the top of an organization the more blinded you become to the confusion and chaos that can loom below. That is why you, as a leader, need to be designating a disproportionate amount of time to the...

Within a growing organization, tensions can build quickly when responsibilities are unclear, power struggles become consistent and deadlines start to be missed. The hard truth is, the higher you are to the top of an organization the more blinded you become to the confusion and chaos that can loom below. That is why you, as a leader, need to be designating a disproportionate amount of time to the o...

There’s no doubt we have been forced to maximize the pivot and lead through unprecedented times in the past couple of years due to several external forces, but what happens when you are called to lead through the challenges that come from within an organization when there has been an implosion of leadership and those remaining are both exhausted and traumatized? In this week's episode, Tim St...

When it comes to the power of clear values in your organization, your team can love your mission and your vision but ultimately people are a culmination of their previous experiences. That’s why clarity is a process we must move people towards with consistency and persistence. In this week's episode, Jenni and 4Sight Coach, Carey O'Connor, interview Jodi Tonarelli Executive Pastor of The...

Attracting and retaining your team is critical to a healthy and thriving team culture. One way to do this is through leadership development. People are hungry for development. They want to see a pathway for growth and that they want to be invested in.  In this week's episode, Jenni shares 5 ways to develop your team. It doesn't have to be overly complex, it just starts with a commitment...

Pause for a moment. Can you confidently answer the following questions about your workplace? Why do we do what we do?  What is my path for growth in this organization?  Who is responsible for what?  How do we work together to achieve our goals? If not, then this episode is for you. Trey McKnight and Jenni Catron will help you identify the leadership blind spots that can cause your team members to...

"Leadership is lonely." How many times have you heard this idea? How many times have you FELT it as a leader? While it may be true that aspects of leading can be lonely, being a leader is not a life sentence of isolation. Listen to this conversation between Jenni and author, speaker, and pastor Andi Andrew about how to have healthy relationships and be a healthy leader simultaneously. In...

When you think of transition, what comes to mind? Excitement, fear, uncertainty, fun, insecurity, adventure? As we face the variety of transitions that inevitably come along with leadership, we are tasked with leading ourselves and helping others navigate the big questions surrounding transition. Listen in as Jenni Catron and Clay Scroggins discuss how to determine when it's right to stay and...

In this week's episode, Jenni sits down with Michael Arietta, CEO of Garden City , to discuss how we need to think differently after the Great Resignation. Michael shares two important points: 1. We have to recognize the importance of the work we do. Why do we do what we do? Nothing is more important than your mission. 2. Culture is our greatest competitive advantage. For those of us who are...

In life and leadership, "change" can sometimes feel like a dirty word. It can be uncomfortable and unsettling to identify the need to change, difficult to convince others of the necessity, and challenging to bring it about without making a ton of waves in the process. In reality, we know that leading through change may be challenging, but it's also necessary and rewarding. We simply...

You have big dreams. An incredible vision for your team and organization. Passion for your calling that cannot be quenched. But sometimes it can be daunting to get those dreams off the ground or to invite people into the big vision you see for the future. In this episode, Jenni talks with Brett Hagler, the CEO and Co-Founder of New Story, an innovative social impact non-profit seeking to eradicate...

With all the challenges of the past 2 years and all the potential of 2022 ahead of us, what better time is there to look at how we as leaders are building the culture of the teams we lead? See, we don't want  average or sub-par FOR our teams. And we don't want average or sub-par FROM our teams. But how do you create and curate extraordinary culture FOR your team so that you yield extraor...

With as much time as you and your team spend in meetings each week, it's probably a good idea to take a look at whether or not those meetings are productive. No one wants to waste time in unnecessary or inefficient meetings. There IS a better way to conduct meetings that will make them more actionable, more productive, and more efficient. Listen  in as Jenni Catron shares best practices that...