Lead Culture with Jenni Catron

"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-on-1 meeting with his/her direct reports." In this episode, you'll learn...how to prioritize 1-on-1 meetingshow to prioritize people over projectsthe 5 key components to successful 1-on-1show to prepare for a meeting--both collaboratively and visiblywhere you should meetwhether or not all 1-on-1 meetings should look the samethe scorecard to measure a 1-on-1About Matt:Matt Tresidder is Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder at Leadr, a people development software on a mission to develop one million leaders. Matt co-founded Leadr in 2019 and served as the Chief Revenue Officer for two years before being promoted to CEO.Matt joined Leadr after six years at the unicorn startup Pushpay where he led all facets of the sales team. He started at Pushpay as the first US-based salesperson. After succeeding as a high performer in sales, Matt was promoted to SDR Director and then Vice President of Sales where he led a team of 130+.Matt is passionate about hiring, training, and developing leaders at every level of the organization. This passion is the foundation of why Leadr exists to help organizations engage and grow every person on their team.Matt studied at Life Leadership College in Auckland, New Zealand, and is a recent graduate of Seth Godin’s altMBA and the Wharton Business School Executive program where he studied Finance and Accounting.Born in New Zealand, Matt moved to Seattle with the Pushpay team and now lives just outside of Dallas with his wife Kiasa and their dog Lucy.Connect with Matt:www.matthewtresidder.comWe need your help to get the LeadCulture podcasts in front of more leaders! There are three simple things you can do that truly help us: Review us on Apple podcasts Subscribe - we’re available wherever you listen to podcasts. Share - let your friends know about the podcast by sharing your favorite episode on social media!

REGISTER FOR CULTURE CONFERENCE!This FREE virtual event will equip and encourage you to intentionally build a thriving culture for your team. With an all-star lineup of thought leaders and speakers, Culture Conference is a MUST for any leader who wants to provide a healthy culture for those you lead. Register today!All good leaders seek to lead with clarity and confidence. But with all the uncertainties, complexities, and demands on our time and attention, how do we prioritize the development that leads to confidence and the insight that leads to clarity? 4Sight Coach Trey McKnight asks Jenni Catron to sit down and guide listeners through her perspectives on what every leader needs right now.In this episode, you'll learn...how to lead with clarity and confidencewhat the benefits of having a coach includewhy you can't afford not to prioritize your own developmentWe need your help to get the LeadCulture podcasts in front of more leaders! There are three simple things you can do that truly help us: Review us on Apple podcasts Subscribe - we’re available wherever you listen to podcasts. Share - let your friends know about the podcast by sharing your favorite episode on social media!

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 homelessness, about how he stays bold and confident while fast-tracking a successful startup. In this episode, you'll learn...how find and maintain your confidence as a leaderwhy you need to keep learning and from whomhow your team culture affects the company you're buildinghow small steps lead to big momentumAbout Brett Hagler:Brett is the CEO and Co-Founder of New Story, Y Combinator graduate, and cancer survivor. Brett’s been recognized on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list in 2016, named one of the Top 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs by Goldman Sachs, and his company was named among Fast Company’s “Most Innovative Companies in the World” four different times.Connect with Brett:Brett on InstagramNew Story Charity websiteWe need your help to get the LeadCulture podcasts in front of more leaders! There are three simple things you can do that truly help us: Review us on Apple podcasts Subscribe - we’re available wherever you listen to podcasts. Share - let your friends know about the podcast by sharing your favorite episode on social media!

Register for Culture ConferenceWhen attempting to grow an organization with scalability and sustainability, understanding costs, financial planning and financial positioning is crucial. And it can feel somewhat overwhelming. The complexity of the banking and lending industry demands a level of expertise that's difficult to achieve while also seeking to be the best leader and manager you can be. That's where experts like Chris Lewis can be extremely helpful. In this practical and enlightening episode,  Jenni talks with Chris Lewis, Senior Relationship Manager at Thrivent about the state of the financial landscape, especially as it pertains to churches.About Chris Lewis:Chris Lewis is the Senior Relationship Manager at Thrivent Church Financing. Born in Brazil, where his parents served as missionaries, Chris learned 3 languages: Spanish, Portuguese and English. In 2006, after assisting the church he was attending with a capital campaign, Chris discovered that there was a need for lenders to work with growing ministries. Over the years, Chris has worked with growing ministries by providing sustainable financing solutions for construction, acquisition and refinancing. Chris obtained his undergraduate degree in Business Management from Harding University in 1996.Contact Chris:chris.lewis@thrivent.comWe need your help to get the LeadCulture podcasts in front of more leaders! There are three simple things you can do that truly help us: Review us on Apple podcasts Subscribe - we’re available wherever you listen to podcasts. Share - let your friends know about the podcast by sharing your favorite episode on social media!

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 pandemic: all of these can cause major upheaval in the life of an organization. Now imagine dealing with all of them simultaneously. It's clear that navigating a season with this much change requires intentional and strategic leadership to protect the team culture, but what are the "block and tackle" tactics that allow you to step forward from a season of intense change with a  healthier culture and an enthusiastic team? Listen in as Jenni Catron talks with Carson Pedraza about the practical ways she led through culture change with her team.In this episode, you'll learn...How to infuse Mission, Vision, Values, and DNA throughout your organizational rhythmsWhy you should teach your team about "Purpose over Preferences"What to do when you have competing valuesHow to fight for clarityWhy expectations without equipping will cripple your teamHow to create and utilize a Culture Guide for your teamAbout Carson Pedraza:Carson is the Executive Director of Culture and Connections at The Local Church in Davie, FL.We need your help to get the LeadCulture podcasts in front of more leaders! There are three simple things you can do that truly help us: Review us on Apple podcasts Subscribe - we’re available wherever you listen to podcasts. Share - let your friends know about the podcast by sharing your favorite episode on social media!

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 thrive? Join Jenni Catron for this episode as she illuminates the 5 must-haves for a culture that people clamor to be a part of and don't want to leave.Register for Culture Conference! Read the article: 5 Ways to Combat the “Great Resignation” and Build a Thriving Team We need your help to get the LeadCulture podcasts in front of more leaders! There are three simple things you can do that truly help us: Review us on Apple podcasts Subscribe - we’re available wherever you listen to podcasts. Share - let your friends know about the podcast by sharing your favorite episode on social media!

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 Trey McKnight as they discuss why culture matters and how to make sure yours is the best it can be.In this episode, you'll learn...why culture mattersthe moment the culture conversation "clicked" for William and Jimwhy the leader always thinks culture is better than it actually ishow culture can improve by subtractionwhere to start with practical ways to invest in your team with TheCultureTool.comAbout William VanderbloemenAs the Founder and CEO of Vanderbloemen Search Group, William has been able to combine over 15 years of ministry experience as a Senior Pastor with the best practices of Executive Search to provide churches with a unique offering: a deep understanding of local church work with the very best knowledge and practices of professional executive search.About Jim SheppardJim Sheppard is CEO & Principal of Generis, a consulting firm passionate about helping churches inspire and cultivate generosity through giving development, coaching, and strategy.We need your help to get the LeadCulture podcasts in front of more leaders! There are three simple things you can do that truly help us: Review us on Apple podcasts Subscribe - we’re available wherever you listen to podcasts. Share - let your friends know about the podcast by sharing your favorite episode on social media!

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 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 will help you build the kind culture you're hoping to build with those you lead.You'll find out:How long it takes to embed something new in your teamThe cost of what you valueHow to link values to behaviorsWhy clarity mattersHow to attract the right peopleAbout Jerry:Jerry Hurley is the Pastor and Team Development Leader of Life.Church, an inter-state, multi-site church, with 700+ team members based in Edmond, Oklahoma. Over the past 20 years, Jerry has been responsible for the team and cultural development at Life.Church and has helped shaped the overall direction and leadership of the church. He oversees multiple operational areas including Human Resources, Training and Development, Logistics, and Financial Operations. Jerry was a District Team Leader for Target and had 17 years of operational leadership in the retail industry before stepping into full-time ministry at Life.Church. Jerry is a values-driven advocate for building and nurturing organizational culture deep within his staff team and coaching external organizational executives to do the same. Check out the Open Network from Life.Church for free resources to equip your church.We need your help to get the LeadCulture podcasts in front of more leaders! There are three simple things you can do that truly help us: Review us on Apple podcasts Subscribe - we’re available wherever you listen to podcasts. Share - let your friends know about the podcast by sharing your favorite episode on social media!

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 learn...the 5 types of public speakershow to capture the attention of your audiencewhy you need to capitalize on the tension at the starthow to get into the mind of who's receiving your messagethe 2 aspects of great communicationhow to overcome imposter syndromeWebsite: neilcanhelp.comAbout Neil Gordon:Neil Gordon helps influencers to double their speaking fees, get six-figure book advances, and be seen on shows like Ellen and Dr. Oz. Previously, Neil worked on the editorial staff of Penguin Random House where he worked with New York Times bestselling authors.We need your help to get the LeadCulture podcasts in front of more leaders! There are three simple things you can do that truly help us: Review us on Apple podcasts Subscribe - we’re available wherever you listen to podcasts. Share - let your friends know about the podcast by sharing your favorite episode on social media!

No leader steps into a position of influence to lead a mediocre team. No one aspires to lead an organization best characterized as "fine." True leaders want to invest in and build teams that are continually improving, learning, growing. You want your team to be extraordinary.In this episode of The Jenni Catron Leadership Podcast, Jenni teaches us the 4 dimensions of extraordinary teams.  Drawing from the life-changing concepts in her book The 4 Dimensions of Extraordinary Leadership, Jenni applies the Great Commandment to "love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength" to team leadership and unlocks the secret to building an extraordinary team.In this episode, you'll learn...3 aspects of a team with heart3 keys to building the soul of your team3 necessities for teams with strategic minds3 strengths your team can't live (or succeed) withoutRegister HERE for the next Women in Leadership Coaching Intensive. This 6-month virtual coaching intensive is designed to help you thrive in your leadership and face uncertain times with wisdom and confidence.Stay tuned for a special announcement coming next week!We need your help to get the LeadCulture podcasts in front of more leaders! There are three simple things you can do that truly help us: Review us on Apple podcasts Subscribe - we’re available wherever you listen to podcasts. Share - let your friends know about the podcast by sharing your favorite episode on social media!