Lead Culture with Jenni Catron

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 through all the complexity to teach you how to build a leadership culture--starting NOW--without breaking the budget. In this episode, you'll learn...5 ways you can develop your teamhow the most important hours of your week should be spentwhy you're doing your staff meetings wrongWhat you can do THIS week to jump start a leadership cultureHow 30 minutes can change your leadership development cultureWe 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!

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 anxiety and OCD. Jon will help you not only attend to your own anxiety challenges, but he serves as a guide for how to walk with those you lead through mental health struggles.About Jon:Jonathon (Jon) M. Seidl has spent over a decade in digital media and is the founder and president of The Veritas Creative, a digital media consulting and content creation firm. Most recently he served as the managing editor of Kirk Cameron's TheCourage, where he oversaw content and material focused on faith, family, and culture. Before TheCourage, Seidl served as the editor-in-chief of I Am Second, a Christian non-profit that tells stories of incredible life transformation.Previously, Jon worked as the managing editor of TheBlaze.com, a national news website. Jon's writing has appeared in WORLD magazine, online with the American Spectator, at FoxNews.com, and in nearly 6,000 posts at TheBlaze.In 2016, Jon opened up for the first time about his mental health experience: He was diagnosed with anxiety and OCD in 2014. He has become an ardent supporter of mental health awareness and is especially a strong voice for how the Christian church can better handle the issue. His forthcoming book on the topic, Finding Rest: A Survivor’s Guide to Navigating the Valleys of Anxiety, Faith, and Life, will be released by Kregel Publishers in on September 28, 2021. However, in the pre-order period it has already become a #1 bestseller and #1 new release in several mental health categories on Amazon.He graduated from The King's College-New York City with a degree in politics, philosophy, and economics, and spent a total of seven years living in New York City. Although he is a Green Bay Packers fanatic, he and his wife live in the Dallas, Texas, area with their daughter Annie Rose, son Jack Lewis (who is named after C.S.) and dogs Gus and Lulu.Connect with Jon:jonseidl.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!

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 importance for a leader's success, but shares how to develop healthy workplace relationships. A must-listen if you want to grow in self-awareness!About Dee Ann Turner:Dee Ann Turner is a 33-year veteran of Chick-fil-A, Inc. Prior to retirement in 2018, she was Vice President, Talent and Vice President, Sustainability. Selected as the company’s first female officer in 2001, she was instrumental in building and growing Chick-fil-A’s well-known culture and talent systems. During her long career, she worked closely with Chick-fil-A’s founder, S. Truett Cathy, and other key leaders as an architect of their organizational culture. Turner was responsible for thousands of selections of Chick-fil-A Franchisees and corporate staff members. Additionally, she led Talent Management, Staff Learning and Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Culture and Engagement. Most recently, Dee Ann launched and led the Sustainability function focusing on Chick-fil-A’s strategy to implement sustainable practices at the $11 billion company.Today, she leads her own organization, Dee Ann Turner & Associates, LLC, writing books, speaking to over 50 audiences per year and consulting and coaching leaders globally. She is the author of the best sellers, It’s My Pleasure: The Impact of Extraordinary Talent and a Compelling Culture and Bet on Talent: How to Create a Remarkable Culture and Win the Hearts of Customers. Her newest book, Crush Your Career: Ace the Interview, Land the Job and Launch Your Career will be released in March 2021.Connect with Dee Ann:deeannturner.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!

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 wide range of business, non-profit, and pastoral experience, but most of all, he is passionate about building bridges and pursuing unity that changes communities. He is the Campus Pastor of Willow Creek Community Church's Northshore Campus and is one of the teaching pastors at Willow Creek.Connect with Ed Ollie, Jr. Instagram FacebookRegister for the Culture WorkshopFor a limited time, get the Culture Conference On Demand!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 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 Catron relays 6 practices that will create confidence in your hiring process. Other resources for successful hiring:5 Ways to Combat the "Great Resignation" and Build a Thriving TeamOrganized for ChaosWe 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!

"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!