Lead Culture with Jenni Catron

In her book Feel the Fear...and Do It Anyway, Susan Jeffers shares 3 categories of fear: Level 1 includes fear of what happens to us or requires action from us, Level 2 involves fears that are inner states of mind like rejection or vulnerability, and Level 3 contains fear that we can't handle what comes our way or that  we are not enough. If we're honest, the current state in which we're leading has us experiencing all 3 of those categories of fear. Between the ramifications of the pandemic, racial injustice and political divisiveness, the uncertainty can feel like too much. So HOW do we keep from giving into the fears we face as we seek to lead well? Jenni Catron explores answers to this important question in today's episode.In this episode, you'll learn...what you sacrifice when you lead from a place of fearhow fear impacts your influencewhat scripture says about being afraidhow to confront fear with truthhow to exchange fear for faithFor more on this and other ways to unleash your God-given influence, read Jenni's book Clout.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!

Never has Greek philosopher Heraclitus' notion that "Change is the only constant in life" felt more true than in 2020. And as leaders, we don't simply have the option to navigate the immense changes we're facing as individuals. We have the sacred responsibility to lead others through change. So the question becomes more and more pertinent: "How do we lead through change?" In this episode of the Jenni Catron Leadership podcast, Jenni guides us through 5 steps to successfully navigate an ever-altering climate while maintaining trust with our teams.In this episode, you'll learn...why we should welcome changewhat change produceshow to mitigate unintended consequenceshow to confidently communicate changeText 4Sight to (773) 770-4377 to download our free workbook "3 Keys for Developing a Thriving Team"Visit get4sight.com for more information on our next online coaching group "Building an Extraordinary Team Culture"Connect with Jenni:@jennicatron on InstagramJenni Catron on FacebookWe 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!

The outset of the pandemic forced us all to be quick learners at a new work-from-home reality, but Tricia Sciortino and her team at Belay have been setting best practices for remote work for the last 10 years. Not only that, but their team culture is extraordinary. Belay has been repeatedly recognized as an exemplary workplace, including recently being named one of Inc Magazine's Best Workplaces of 2020. This conversation between Jenni and Tricia is beneficial for any leader who is wondering how their team culture can survive this unpredictable season intact. In this episode, you'll learn:what the 3rd option is and why it matterswho should be responsible for leadership developmenthow to create an organizational culture people are dying to work forpractical tips for virtual team buildingwhere culture should show up in your workplaceAbout Tricia:Tricia Sciortino is the CEO of BELAY, which provides Virtual Specialists - assistants, bookkeepers, copywriters, social media strategists and webmasters - to pastors and business leaders across the country. Their innovative staffing model equips companies with specialists dedicated to growing the organization efficiently. They match companies to specialists based on factors like: personality, work style, and business needs.Tricia obtained her B.A in Business from University of Hartford in Hartford, CT.  Prior to joining BELAY, Tricia successfully lead teams in retail management. Tricia became BELAY’s very first employee and first virtual assistant. She has been an integral part of the team since the very beginning, growing to serve as Director, Vice President, President, COO, and now CEO. Along the way, she helped create the culture of service and the standards each virtual specialist carries out today.Originally from New York, Tricia currently resides in Charlotte, NC, with her husband, two daughters and stepson. When she is not working, you’ll find her near water — pool, lake or beach.Connect with Tricia:Instagram: @triciamsciortinoLinkedin: /in/triciasciortino/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!

Because our current climate is defined by disruption and obstacles, our leadership is requiring new levels of innovation and imagination from us at every turn. In this episode, Jenni Catron speaks with author and consultant Brian Paradis about the power of approaching obstacles as opportunities and why leading with imagination is crucial in this challenging and fatiguing season of leadership.In this episode, you'll find out:When to ask, "What can I do different?"What to do when you're not having fun at workHow to deal with disruptionWhy you need to rethink how you value peopleWhen the best idea is simply to do somethingWhy you need to connect the dots for those you leadAbout Brian:Paradis, who led Florida Hospital to a #1 U.S. News & World Report ranking three years in a row, explains in his most recent book, Lead with Imagination, how to incorporate imagination into the workplace and create a culture where people thrive, innovation happens, and results are achieved.Paradis believes we are smarter than any generation in history, but that isn’t the problem. The problem is imagination is not advancing at the same pace. But where there’s a closed door, there’s an open window of opportunity for those willing to walk through, take a risk and see what others don’t. Connect with Brian:Lead with Imagination bookwww.thebrianparadis.comimaginationworksmedia.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!

"Lead yourself well to lead others better." If your goal is to be an exceptional leader, continued growth and improvement is core to your success. But who will prompt this ongoing development? Who will guide your leadership journey to new heights? Who's responsible to be sure that you have opportunities to be stretched and to learn? In this episode of The Jenni Catron Leadership Podcast, Jenni share some challenging yet helpful truths about why it's crucial to lead yourself well.In this episode, you'll learn:why it's important to define your motives for leadershipwhose responsibility it is to develop your leadership abilitieswhat you should expect from those who lead youResources Jenni referenced:The Motive by Patrick LencioniThe 4 Dimensions of Extraordinary Leadership by Jenni CatronWe 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're just too much." If you've been on the receiving end of this statement or if you've been the one making this observation, then consider this your invitation to uncover and examine some important aspects of what true strength in leadership can look like. Listen in as Jenni Catron shares a funny, insightful and practical conversation with best-selling author Lisa Bevere about leading strong.In this episode, you'll learn: what strength is NOThow to use your strength to lift up rather than pin downwhat men need to know about elevating the strength of the women leaders around youwhy men and women should sit on the same side of the tablewhy collaboration is always better than competitionAbout Lisa:Lisa Bevere’s authentic and passionate teachings weave profound biblical truths with practical application. A New York Times best-selling author, her books—which include Without Rival, Fight Like a Girl, Lioness Arising, and Girls with Swords—are in the hands of millions worldwide.Lisa and her husband John, who’s also a best-selling author and teacher, are the founders of Messenger International, an organization committed to developing uncompromising followers of Christ who transform their world.When Lisa is not traveling the globe, you’ll find her in Colorado with her four sons, daughters-in-love, and grandchildren.Connect with Lisa:InstagramStrong: Devotions to Live a Powerful and Passionate LifeLisaBevere.orgWe 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 self-awareness is one of the greatest predictors of success (and it is), then practical ways to develop self-awareness ought to be in every leader's tool box. The Enneagram is an incredibly valuable tool for developing greater self-awareness. Jenni Catron has been a student of the Enneagram for over a decade and has seen first-hand how useful it is in personal and leadership development. Whether you're already familiar with or you're new to the Enneagram, listen in to this compelling conversation with Ian Morgan Cron, bestselling author and noted Enneagram teacher about why and how leaders can benefit from understanding ourselves and others better. There's something here for all types.In this conversation, you'll learn...keys to determining your Enneagram typehow to utilize knowledge of various Enneagram types in your leadershiphow each Enneagram type leadsthe benefits of knowing the personality types of those you leadwhy you don't have to sacrifice relationship for efficiencythe danger of over-managing and under-leadingthe power of appropriate vulnerability as a leaderAbout Ian:IAN MORGAN CRON is a bestselling author, psychotherapist, Enneagram teacher, Episcopal priest, and the host of the popular podcast, Typology. His books include the novel  Chasing Francis, the spiritual memoir Jesus, My Father, the CIA, and Me, and The Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery. Known for his transparency, humor and depth of insight into the inner workings of the human heart and mind, Ian uses the Enneagram personality-typing system as a tool to help leaders cultivate self-awareness and emotional wisdom. He is a sought-after speaker, thinker and advisor to a growing roster of clients such as the Discovery Channel, Ramsey Solutions, Michael Hyatt Company, Warner Brothers Music, OCLC, among others. He and his wife, Anne, have three children and live in Nashville, Tennessee. Social:@ianmorgancron  @typologypodcastYouTube: https://youtube.com/imcron Websites: https://ianmorgancron.comhttps://typologypodcast.com Projects:  Enneagram Made Simple online course: https://businessmadesimple.com/enneagram-made-simple-ianiEQ9 Enneagram Assessment – https://ianmorgancron.com/assessmentTypology Podcast – https://typologypodcast.com Book: The Road Back to YouWe 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!

What is the foundation of a team that can quickly mobilize to meet needs and make a difference? What are the key components for leading faithfully while your organization is growing and changing? Learn this and so much more as you listen to this episode of The Jenni Catron Leadership Podcast as Jenni connects with Hal Donaldson, President of Convoy of Hope. With a global reach and recent impact of distributing over 20 million meals to hard-hit communities during COVID-19, Convoy of Hope has unlocked some leadership lessons we can all be encouraged and inspired by. In this conversation you'll find out:Mother Teresa's advice to Halhow to grow from a pick-up truck to a fleethow to stay humble in light of rapid growth and successwhen to pivot and when to perseverewhy you shouldn't budget for disasterwhat it looks like to be a spiritual magnet for those you leadHal Donaldson is president of Convoy of Hope, a non-profit organization that leads humanitarian initiatives across the United States and around the world. Donaldson has authored more than 30 books including Disruptive Compassion: Becoming the Revolutionary You Were Born to Be and Your Next 24 Hours: One Day of Kindness Can Change Everything. His awards include the National Distinguished Service Award in Social Welfare, Alumnus of the Year at Bethany University, and an inductee into the Missouri Public Affairs Hall of Fame. Donaldson has a bachelor’s in journalism from San Jose State University and a bachelor’s in biblical studies from Bethany University. He and his wife, Doree, have four daughters.Connect with Hal and Convoy of Hope:convoyofhope.orgDisruptive Compassion: Becoming the Revolutionary You Were Born to Be  Your Next 24 Hours: One Day of Kindness Can Change EverythingWe 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!

How you lead in uncertainty is a greater reflection of your leadership ability than how you lead in the ordinary. The question is...how do you lead with clarity and confidence when that is the last thing you feel right now? The current climate we're leading in is anything but clear or ordinary. That doesn't mean that you are forced to remain "stuck." Listen in to Jenni Catron, Founder and CEO of 4Sight, as she teaches us how to refocus on the main thing and to empower those you lead to become stronger, more unified and more effective. In this episode you'll learn...the one thing that ties purpose, culture and strategy togetherwhy your team's values aren't producing the results you wanthow to provide your team with guiding principles that unify their effortsTo help get you started implementing effective team values, we’ve create a free Values Grid.  Email podcast@get4sight.com and put “values worksheet” in the subject line, and we’ll send you this free resource so you can get started on bringing the clarity that will align your team to accomplish your mission stronger than ever!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!

None of us can make the life-changing impact we hope to make if we only interact with guests or customers once. We need engagement over time with them in order to garner influence. We MUST crack the code on how to keep them coming back. In this episode, Jason Young shares with Jenni how hospitality and culture allow us to create the connection with guests that creates trust and loyalty and leads to the "Come Back Effect."You'll find out:the difference between service and hospitalitywhy how you treat your employees affects your customerswhy your guests' feelings matterhow to align your expectations with what you model for your teamthe importance of removing obstacles for your guestswhy agility and flexibility matterAbout Jason:Using his experience working with Life.Church, North Point Ministries, Chick-fil-A along with others, Jason helps organizations grow their leaders, deliver remarkable hospitality, and give guests a reason to stay connected. He is the author of 4 books, including The Come Back Effect: How Hospitality Can Compel Your Guests to Return. Much of what he does today was inspired by watching his mom care for patients and how his dad prioritized customers. Jason watched how they helped each person feel seen, listened to, and valued. He learned that remarkable moments give people permission to positively remark about their experiences.Connect with Jason:www.jasonyounglive.comThe Come Back Effect: How Hospitality Can Compel Your Guests to ReturnInstagramTwitterFacebookWe 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!