In this insightful discussion, Jenni Catron, author of 'Culture Matters,' shares her expertise in shaping winning organizational cultures. She highlights eight essential leadership skills, focusing on self-leadership and emotional intelligence. Jenni emphasizes the role of effective communication in enhancing workplace interaction while addressing the unique needs of Gen Z. With practical strategies for accountability and feedback, she encourages leaders to embrace personal ownership and assess their culture for growth. Tune in for actionable insights to transform your team!
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Intentional Culture
Culture is an outcome of everything put into a system, not just good intentions.
Leaders must reverse-engineer their desired culture by creating intentional systems.
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From Plans to People
Jenni Catron's background is in strategic planning, focused on achieving goals.
A leader's feedback prompted her to prioritize loving people in leadership and culture.
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Middle Managers Matter
One of the biggest inhibitors of a healthy organizational culture is often its people managers.
Middle managers face increased pressure due to employee distrust in senior leadership.
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Culture Matters
Culture Matters
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Developing the Leader Within You 2.0
John C. Maxwell
First released in 1993, John C. Maxwell’s now-classic work revolutionized the way leaders are made. This thoroughly revised and updated edition includes two new chapters with leadership insights and practices learned over the decades. The book outlines principles for inspiring, motivating, and influencing others from any leadership position, including business executives, church leaders, teachers, and parents. It covers key areas such as influence using the 5 Levels of Leadership, character through good ethics and self-leadership, service by asking eight questions to serve others daily, and vision by including eight components to paint a vision for your people.
Hosts Perry Holley and Chris Goede continue their fascinating conversation with guest Jenni Catron, exploring the essentials of building a winning organizational culture. Building on the insights in Part 1, Jenni shares eight key leadership skills, including self-leadership, emotional intelligence, and communication, while offering practical strategies to equip leaders at every level to shape and sustain a thriving culture.
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