Lead Culture with Jenni Catron

It's in the nature of leaders to have vision, to see a preferred future and a path to get there. If we're not careful, though, we can lose touch with the sense of wonder and curiosity that ignited the leadership journey in us to begin with. In this conversation with entrepreneur, consultant, story-maker and illusionist Harris III, Jenni and Harris discuss the ways that wonder and story shape our leadership and our teams.In this episode you'll learn:Why cultivating a sense of wonder matters for your leadershipWhen to say "wow" and when to ask "how"how to move your team from an old story to a new storywhy every problem is a story-telling problemthe difference between story-telling and story-makingHarris' book: The Wonder SwitchAbout Harris:Harris started performing magic as a kid and traveled the world performing in his 20s. He earned his first million at 21, was bankrupt by 22 and had to recalibrate his life. Reclaiming wonder made all the difference. He kickstarted a decade-long journey to understand the stories we tell ourselves and how they drive all human behavior. Armed with a unique perspective, his career re-exploded as a world-renowned storyteller whose live experiences, trainings, and consulting. At the age of 25, Harris was named by Catalyst as one of America’s “most influential young leaders.” His expertise at crafting transformative learning experiences has since drawn the attention of creative leaders and executives at global brands like Apple, Disney, Nike and many more, along with some of the most innovative non-profit organizations and government agencies worldwide--even NASA. In 2016, Harris founded the Istoria Collective, a consultancy and innovation lab. Whether he and his team are consulting with prestigious private foundations to shape needed policy changes or perform important humanitarian work, or he’s helping the next generation of creative leaders build the future at tech companies like Google or Microsoft, Harris’s leadership isn’t just having a ripple effect around the world--it’s beginning to make waves. Armed with the belief that every problem is a storytelling problem, he is proving through his work and narrative intelligence that storytellers really are the architects of culture.He is also the visionary entrepreneur and curator behind STORY, the world’s premier gathering for artists, creators and storytellers. He is a sought after coach, creative consultant and experience designer, and a quiet producer behind a diverse slate of TV and film projects, backed by a 7-figure development fund. In 2019, he founded the STORY Foundation, a non-profit focused on raising up and empowering the next generation of storytellers to change the future.Connect with Harris:harrisiii.com@harrisiiiWe 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!

Trust is a foundational component of all relationships, and our working relationships with our teams are no different. We are only able to lead well to the extent that we are trusted. The question is: how do we build trust with those on our teams. In this episode, Jenni Catron shares 5 ways you can build trust with your team.In this episode,  you'll learn...how to truly see those you leadwhy belief is a giftwho should be giving and receiving trustthe value of self-awarenessWe 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!

Some of the greatest resources entrusted to us as leaders are the people--the human resources--we get to lead. And it's the sacred trust of the leader to provide them with the clarity and structure that allow their gifts and talents to combine with those of others' to achieve a common mission. In this episode, you'll hear Jenni Catron's instruction about the importance of an intentional organizational chart and what it can provide for your team.You'll learn...what an org chart provides (and it's more than you think!)why you need onehow your existing org chart probably came abouthow your org chart could be betterWe 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!

As leaders, being fueled by our values and remaining teachable in our leadership journey allows us to truly live into our calling. In this episode of The Jenni Catron Leadership Podcast, Jenni talks with Liz Forkin Bohannon about how her commitment to her values has changed her life and how channeling her inner beginner allows her to lead well. In this interview, you'll learn:why community mattershow to step into difficult conversations with vulnerability and respecthow to leverage your platform for what matters most to youthe power of being willing to go back to the beginning...and more!About Liz Forkin Bohannon:Liz Forkin Bohannon is the founder of Sseko Designs and the author the book Beginner's Pluck: Build your Life of Purpose and Impact Now. Sseko Designs is an ethical fashion brand that works to educate and empower women.Connect with Liz:on Instagramthrough her book Beginner's Pluck: Build your Life of Purpose and Impact NowWe 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!

When our teams are under pressure, what emerges is what's most true. Our true motivations, values and culture are evident when we face challenges because no one has margin or energy to give to diplomacy and bureaucracy. Moments or seasons of difficulty shine a spotlight on the need for healthy team culture. In this episode, Jenni Catron teaches 7 ways to develop effective and engaged culture with your team.In this episode, you'll learn:Why culture mattersWhat is within your control as a leaderWhy listening mattersHow to affect change without disorienting those you leadWhy painting a picture of the future is importantHow to be both patient AND persistentThe single most important thing you can do as a leader of faithWe 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!

Of all the things that can enhance or detract from the health of your organization's culture, trust is at the top of the list. When your team members trust each other and their leaders, the sky is the limit to what they can accomplish together. And when they don't, it's only a matter of time before progress is impeded. In this week's episode of The Jenni Catron Leadership Podcast, Jenni teaches us how to build trust with those we lead by defining what matters most.In this episode, you'll learn...why trust is THE thingthe 2 things you need to know to build trust how defining values guides your team's behaviorswhat happens when your values aren't clarifiedWe 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!

An irresistible team culture engages and activates talented people. Whether they are employees or volunteers, people are drawn to environments where they feel connected and where they can contribute in meaningful ways. But environments like this don't develop by accident. In this episode, Jenni Catron teaches us what culture is, why it matters and how to create it.In this episode, you'll learn...what is team culturewhat makes up the essence of culturewhy your culture is either attracting or repelling peoplehow a strong culture affects why culture mattershow to define your valueshow to align values with behaviorsWe 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 have habits in our lives that yield both positive and negative results. And the same is true about our organizations. And while habits are strong and sometimes difficult to change, they're not holding us captive. When we, as leaders, investigate our organizational habits, it gives us valuable insight into the culture we're creating for our teams. And as Maya Angelou says, "When you know better, you do better." This knowledge can help us lead more effectively toward the culture we hope to build. In this episode, Jenni Catron teaches us about the ways habits are shaping our teams and why this deserves our attention as leaders.In this episode, you'll learn:what the "habit loop" is and why it mattershow your habits affect your teamwhy you need to be intentional about your organizational habitsAtomic Habits by James ClearWe 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!

As leaders, we are all facing new challenges, unknowns and decisions that feel beyond our control. Sometime daily. There's nothing comfortable about feeling out of control and uncertain. Especially when others are looking to you to lead the way through. In this candid and inspiring conversation, author, speaker, and business consultant Alli Worthington shares with Jenni Catron practical tips about what it looks like to lead with confidence, even when you're uncomfortable.About Alli:Alli Worthington's goal is to help women live the life they were created to live. She lives outside Nashville with her husband, Mark, their five sons, and the only golden retriever who refuses to retrieve. She's a popular Christian women's speaker who travels the country sharing her humor, practical advice, and encouragement. She hosts her top-rated weekly podcast, The Alli Worthington Show, and brings us friends she loves, experts to learn from, and coaches listeners in life, business, and faith.Alli built her business in 2008 after her family went bankrupt with $42, a broken laptop, and millions of Google searches. She is now a sought-after coach and consultant who has helped individuals, small business owners, and Fortune 500 companies be more successful. Alli spends way too much time on Instagram at @AlliWorthington and you can download free resources and gifts at AlliWorthington.comConnect with Alli:Alli Worthington websiteStanding Strong bookWe 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!

Have you ever felt like success is a moving target? You have vision for your life, you set goals and work diligently toward them, but ultimately, it seems that everyone else is getting ahead while the results you're hoping for elude you. Listen in as author, speaker and well-known podcast host Jamie Ivey shares with Jenni Catron how to adjust your mindset and find peace and satisfaction even when your idea of success isn't happening as fast as you'd hoped.In this episode, you'll learn...Whether or not success and godliness are mutually exclusiveThe difference between success and faithfulnessHow to use the level of influence that God has uniquely given youHow to find opportunities in adversityAbout Jamie:Jamie Ivey is creator and host of the popular podcast, “The Happy Hour with Jamie Ivey,” a central gathering place for talking about life and Jesus. Jamie told the raw, redemptive story that brought her to this place in her debut book, “If You Only Knew.” Now she’s telling the story that keeps her going and frames her God-empowering message to women today. Jamie and her husband, Aaron, make their home for six, plus guests—come anytime!—in Austin, Texas.Connect with Jamie:Instagram: @jamieiveyJamieivey.comText FRIEND to 33777 to learn more about You Be You and receive a free printable  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!