Lead Culture with Jenni Catron

The best leaders know that even they have limits. Limits to what they can perceive or plan, accelerate or accomplish on their own. It's why inviting an outside perspective into your leadership is crucial to becoming the intentional leader you want to become. Join Jenni Catron in a conversation with experienced Leadership Coach Julie Pierce to understand more about why you...and every leader.....

If they don't have what they need, how can your team members do what you need them to do? It's a simple question, and it may surprise you that there's a simple answer as well. Simple doesn't necessarily mean easy, but Jenni Catron provides clarity for how to give your team what they need to thrive in this episode. Listen in to learn the 5 things your team needs in order to thri...

In this season, so many of us seem to be playing catch up. Whether it's  from the busyness of our normal pace or from the aftermath and continued effects of the pandemic on our leadership. In this episode, Jenni challenges and encourages us to slow down and to make space for reflection and anticipation. These are key aspects of prioritizing gratitude in our leadership, and they are pathways t...

How do you feel when the driver in front of you slams on their brakes and makes a hard turn without signaling? At best, it's a little frustrating. Worst case scenario, it can cause a crash. The same is true of careless communication practices within a team. But, when a team is intentional about the way they communicate, it builds trust, efficiency, and collaboration. In this episode, Jenni Ca...

There's nothing more unsettling than feeling out of control. And as leaders, the temptation to seek control over outcomes and others is especially alluring. It's a nuanced line to walk between effectively stewarding our influence and desperately attempting to control everything. Jenni Catron, in this episode, walks us through why we desire control and how we can let go in ways that yield...

A paradox is a seemingly self-contradicting pair of ideas that somehow reveals a deeper truth. Tim Elmore engages in an enlightening conversation with Jenni on this week's episode to unpack the 8 paradoxes of great leadership and how understanding them can revolutionize your leadership journey. In this episode, you'll learn... why it's harder to lead now than ever before why so many...

Whether it's customers, congregants, or employees we lead, we all want to see an increase in their engagement. We want them to move forward in the journey toward achieving mission together. But there are multiple obstacles and shifts we must face as leaders in order to facilitate the highest engagement possible with those we serve and lead. Blue Van Dyke is no stranger to the strategies that...

You don’t need to be convinced that our world is constantly changing.  It feels like we’re navigating endless change. Some of you are the early adopters pushing us to consider new ideas and new technologies.  Others of you are the late adopters concerned about whether all these changes are a good thing or not.  Wherever you land between acceptance and resistance of change, as a leader, leading thr...

Navigating the loss of a founder and a global pandemic is more than any leader should have to handle. But the wisdom gained from such experiences is applicable to us all. Listen in as Jenni Catron talks with Kevin Harris, President of Radical Mentoring, about what he’s learned over the last couple of years as the leader of a growing organization. About Kevin: As President of Radical Mentoring, Kev...

One of the most precious resources we have as leaders is time. Whether or not we're using our limited time doing the most crucial work and accomplishing the highest priorities is up to us. One of the best ways we can multiply our time is by delegating to our team members. So why don't we delegate? In this episode, Jenni Catron addresses the most common reasons we avoid this critical choi...

We, as leaders, are on the precipice of the best opportunity we may ever have to transform the cultures of our workplaces. The COVID job churn and its effect on employees' engagement is a massive challenge, but it's also an exciting catalyst for our teams. This episode features William Vanderbloemen and his thoughts on how to ensure cultural alignment and how to maximize the opportunity...

Check out our Values Course --50% off for a limited time! Subscribe to our BLOG ! "I don't have time." "There's no budget for that." These are the 2 most common excuses we hear for why leaders can't develop the leadership culture they intend to. And we get it: time and finances are limited. Priorities are many. Thankfully, in this episode, Jenni Catron cuts throu...

If we want to lead with all of who we are--heart, soul, mind, and strength--we must be able to first know who we are. And how we are. Though discussions about mental health are becoming more common, there's much to learn about leading through seasons that are fraught with anxiety. In this episode, Jenni talks with Jon Seidl about his own journey as a successful leader who also struggles with...

Be sure to watch Culture Conference On Demand until September 15! No leaders sets out to be mediocre. We all desire to be great leaders, don't we? In this episode, Dee Ann Turner, a leading voice in talent acquisition and organizational culture, shares the foundational key to becoming an exceptional leader: relationships. Dee Ann unpacks not only why relational intelligence is of the utmost i...

We all know that change is inevitable. But how do we learn to lead through change in a way that allows both the individuals we lead and the organizations we lead to thrive, even in the face of drastic change. Ed Ollie, Jr. shares why empathy is key to leading through change and how you can lead in such a way that change is not only manageable, but it's welcome. About Ed Ollie, Jr. Ed has a wi...

Register for the Culture Workshop ! With current trends showing that 1 in 4 individuals are in employment transition, now more than ever, it's crucial to have a foolproof process for hiring and retaining the best talent for your team. After all, there isn't much that can change your organizational culture for the best (or worst) more than who you hire. In this week's episode Jenni C...

"Can I give you some feedback?" A dreaded question. But should it be? Feedback culture and feedback loops have become hot-button topics in leadership circles, but how do you give feedback effectively? Listen in as Matt Tressider instructs us on the art of having successful, effective 1-on-1 meetings. "The single most important leadership development tool that a manager has is the 1-...

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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...

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Register for CULTURE CONFERENCE ! This FREE online conference will equip you with tools, education, and encouragement to lead your team toward a thriving culture! Hear from premiere thought leaders in organizational culture and take away practical inspiration you can apply with your team immediately. Join us on August 12th for Culture Conference! Mergers, leadership transitions, rebrands, a global...

Great leaders intentionally and strategically steward the people entrusted to them. But sometimes it's difficult to know just how to do that. In light of statistics that say a "great resignation" is eminent, meaning many in the work force are contemplating leaving their jobs, what can you do as a leader to ensure you're providing the 5 things your employees need in order to thr...

Register TODAY for Culture Conference ! Because it literally affects everything and every person your organization touches, your culture is either helping or hindering your mission every day. It is either a tail wind helping you move forward or a head wind causing obstacles at every turn. Listen in to this conversation between Jenni Catron, William Vanderbloemen, and Jim Sheppard and hosted by Tre...

Register TODAY for Culture Conference ! This FREE, online conference features premiere thought leaders like Patrick Lencioni, Dee Ann Turner and today's podcast guest Jerry Hurley, and it will help you create a thriving team culture in your organization. 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...

At any level of leadership, communicating effectively is a crucial skill for success. Alarmingly, though, few of us spend time and energy developing our communication capacity. Neil Gordon, Jenni's guest on this episode, is a communication expert who helps leaders hone their communication to capture the attention of their audience and improve their effectiveness. In this episode, you'll...