Lead Culture with Jenni Catron 281 | More Than a Statement: How to Write & Live Out Staff Values
Feb 25, 2025
Dorian Botsis, Executive Pastor of Faith Community Church and a strategy aficionado, discusses how to cultivate a meaningful organizational culture. He emphasizes that culture goes beyond perks, exploring methods to embed values into daily operations through 'sticky statements.' The conversation also tackles the challenges of remote work, the importance of structured meetings for collaboration, and how proactive culture work can prevent crises. With insights on self-leadership and the Lead Culture Framework, listeners gain tools to help their teams thrive.
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Proactive Culture Planning
- Dorian Botsis booked Jenni Catron for a workshop nine months in advance, demonstrating his strategic planning.
- This proactive approach reflects Botsis's intentionality in shaping his church's culture.
Discovering vs. Choosing Values
- Faith Community Church wasn't in crisis, but Dorian Botsis felt something was "off" despite growth and positive metrics.
- He realized their values weren't truly discovered but chosen, highlighting the importance of authentic values.
Actionable Values
- Use "sticky statements" to make values memorable and actionable beyond rote memorization.
- Incorporate values into everyday work rhythms, like meetings, using tools like the "values grid."