Lead Culture with Jenni Catron

Find clarity. Feel Confident. Fulfill Your Calling.Do you need a clear plan? Do you crave a network of like-minded individuals who understand the complexity of your leadership? Are you interested in practical tools to improve your life and leadership? Listen in as Jenni Catron chats with her friend Alli Worthington, about the power of cultivating these aspects of our leadership. And guys, though this one is geared toward women in leadership, it will definitely provide some valuable insights into what your wife or the women on your team are working through.In this conversation, you'll hear: how to develop confidence and inspire it in othershow to prevent leadership from being lonelyhow to invest in your own emotional health and address anxietyunique challenges that women leaders facethe impact of the mental load women are currently carryingwhy Jenni and Alli love the enneagram how the Women in Leadership Coaching Intensive could be your catapult to the next level in your leadership journeyClick here for more information on the Women in Leadership Coaching Intensive.About Alli:Alli Worthington is the author of several books including Breaking Busy, Fierce Faith and The Year of Living Happy and the host of the podcast The Alli Worthington Show. Her goal is to help women live the life they were created to live. Alli co-founded BlissDom Events and has helped individuals, small business owners and Fortune 500 companies be more successful. She's worked with Procter & Gamble, Hersey's, Con Agra Foods, Verizon, The Dave Ramsey company and Disney. Alli's no-nonsense, guilt-free take on business, family and balance has lead to multiple appearances on The Today Show and Good Morning America. She has written for Huffington Post, Fox News, Catalyst, Relevant and many more. She lives outside Nashville with her husband, Mark, their five sons, and a rescued dog.Connect with and follow Alli:alliworthington.comInstagram @alliworthingtonWe 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!

"Change begins with an honest conversation." Anytime we want to learn, grow, develop or change as leaders, we must be honest with ourselves about what's currently true. And when it comes to the growth we hope to see in building bridges racially, that can prove challenging. Latasha Morrison is a gracious and honest guide in how to approach this learning journey. Listen in as she and Jenni Catron discuss opportunities to grow toward racial healing in this week's episode of the podcast. Though the conversation took place prior to the greater public's knowledge of the death of Ahmaud Arbery, the truths and encouragement contained within are perfectly timely. In this conversation, you'll learn:The best posture to take in order to listen and learnWhat obstacles exist to racial healingNext steps we can take toward racial healingHow to learn about racial reconciliation without hurting or exhausting those who teachThe purpose and helpfulness of lamentHow to leverage what you have in the pursuit of racial healingAbout Latasha:Latasha Morrison is a bridge-builder, reconciler, and a compelling voice in the fight for racial justice. In 2016, she founded Be the Bridge, a non-profit organization equipping more than 1,000 sub-groups across five countries to serve as ambassadors of racial reconciliation. Numerous organizations have recognized her as a leading social justice advocate, including Facebook's Community Leadership Program, Forbes, and EBONY magazine. A native of North Carolina, Tasha earned degrees in human development and business leadership. She resides in Atlanta, Georgia.Connect with and follow Latasha:Bethebridge.comBe The Bride: Pursuing God's Heart for Racial ReconciliationLatashamorrison.com@Latashamorrison on Twitter, Facebook, InstagramOther Resources and RecommendationsWe 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 do we get clarity and confidence for leading through a climate we’ve never experienced before?We’ve never led in a moment like this. Now, perhaps more than ever, leadership requires wisdom. But how do we find it?James 1:5 says, “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.”Proverbs 24:6 says, “For by wise guidance you can wage your war, and in the abundance of counselors there is victory.”To sum it up:Seek GodSeek counsel of wise guidance4Sight's founder and CEO sits down with one of the wise counselors in her life. Les McKeownThe Predictable Success model gave me perspective, language, and practical help in understanding how to lead us through what I learned was the “whitewater” stage of organizational life. Les shares about how a crisis impacts the stages of growth in an organization and provides practical help and perspective on what we need to do to respond to the headwind of crisis.Whether you lead in ministry or business, this conversation will be incredibly helpful to you as you continue to lead well at this time.In this conversation, Les will explain:The predictable stages of growth (or decline) for every organization Why it is more critical than ever that we understand where our organization is in the growth stages How the headwinds of change are influencing your organizationWhat is needed from your leadership to respond to the headwind The distinction between Pivoting and InnovationWhy we need to “Skate to where the puck is going to be” (Bobby Orr, professional ice hockey player)What questions you should be asking right nowHow you should be aligning and leading your team to succeed through thisAbout Les:Les McKeown is the President and CEO of Predictable Success, a leading advisor on leadership and organizational development. He has started over 40 companies in his own right and was the founding partner of an incubation consulting company that advised on the creation and growth of hundreds of organizations worldwide.Les advises CEOs and senior leaders of organizations on how to achieve scalable, sustainable growth. His clients range from large family-owned businesses to churches to Fortune 100 companies, and include the likes of Harvard University, American Express, and Chevron to name a few.Les is the author of the Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling book, Predictable Success: Getting Your Organization on the Growth Track - and Keeping it There as well as the book The Synergist: How to Lead Your Team to Predictable Success. 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!

As leaders, we are compelled by the vision we have to affect change. It's weighty and valuable work. And with it comes the tendency and temptation to confuse our personal identity and purpose with the purposeful work we're doing. Jenni Catron's conversation with Paula Faris, senior national correspondent at ABC News and emmy-award winning journalist, provides helpful guidance and thought-provoking wisdom, along with stories of Paula's personal journey to truly understanding and stepping into her calling.In this episode you'll find out:How to avoid conflating our calling with our careerHow to step into courageWhat the Bible says about having courageThe difference between your faith calling and your vocational callingWhere your identity is rootedThe 3 questions to ask when examining your callingAbout Paula:Paula Faris is a senior national correspondent at ABC News and host of the popular podcast Journeys of Faith with Paula Faris, which gives an intimate look at how some of the world’s most influential people lean on faith and spirituality in the best and worst of times. An Emmy Award-winning journalist, Paula previously was co-anchor of the Good Morning America weekend edition, as well as a co-host of The View. She attends Hillsong Church and lives in NYC.Connect with Paula:Instagram @paulafarisBook Called Out: Why I Traded Two Dream Jobs for a Life of True CallingPodcast Journeys of Faith PodcastWe 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!

Your team is either your greatest asset or greatest liability in crisis. Teams either become more unified or more divided when put under pressure. The good news is that, though there are many aspects of life we can't control right now, this is within your control. Your #1 job right now is to create connection for your team. The question is how? How do we build unity among our team members, especially in light of remote work, virtual meetings and social distancing? In this episode, 4Sight Founder and CEO Jenni Catron shares strategies to keep your team connected. Listen in to learn: How to overcome the challenges of working virtuallyHow much time you should spend with your teamWhy your old structures and rhythms still matterWhich team values should take priority right nowHow to nurture your team members as whole peopleBe sure to check out these FREE resources from the 4Sight Group that will aid you in keeping your team connected:7 Ways to Nurture Your Team Culture in Turbulent Times Video and PDF GuideCulture Workbook:  3 Keys for Developing a Thriving TeamWe 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!

In the face of the current challenging climate, with the fears and limitations it creates, how can leaders call people toward hope and unity? 4Sight Founder and CEO Jenni Catron discusses these ideas and more with author and pastor Greg Holder in the latest episode of The Jenni Catron Leadership Podcast.Listen in to find out:What Jesus prayed for YOUWhat the largest living organism on the planet has to do with our effectiveness as leaders of faithHow to paint a picture of "When this is over..."How to go on a media dietWhat fly fishing and bears can teach you about team cultureAbout Greg:Greg Holder is a pastor, author, speaker, and story-teller. He has been the Lead Pastor for 20+ years at The Crossing, a multi-site church that reaches +8,000 people across four campuses in the St. Louis, Missouri area and a thriving online community. He is the author of The Genius of One,  Advent Conspiracy, and translator of the book of Jeremiah for The Voice Bible. With a diverse assortment of interest, gifts, and training, including degrees in psychology and counseling, Greg brings unique insight into the development of God-honoring relationships.  Connect with Greg:www.gregholder.comBuy The Genius of OnePre-order Greg's new book Never SettleWe 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 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 peopleWhat to do with your team in light of coronavirusAbout 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!

When facing challenge, crisis and chaos, it's a great responsibility for us as leaders to move forward in a way that both frames reality honestly AND presents hope for the future. In this conversation between Jenni Catron and Josh Gagnon, Pastor and author, they explore how to lead well in the face of the current chaotic times.In this conversation, you'll find out...What promise you actually CAN make to your team in this season.How often you should be in touch with your team and how to plan ahead when it's hard to plan.The difference between expectations and surrendered expectations.What does building with Legos have to do with great leadership?How to lead with both a realistic AND hopeful outlook.About Josh:Joshua Gagnon is the founding and lead pastor of Next Level Church, regularly recognized as one of the fastest growing churches in America. He is known for his uniquely authentic communication style that makes the hope found in Jesus relevant to people of every background. His latest book, It’s Not Over, released in February 2020. He and his wife, Jennifer, raise their two sons in New Hampshire.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!

"A leader without a vision is really not a leader," Michael Hyatt tells our host Jenni Catron in this episode. In these days of unprecedented leadership challenges, the importance of providing a vision for the future is tantamount. Hyatt's wisdom and mentorship combine practicality and experience to clarify not just what being a vision-driven leader means but HOW to become one. About Michael:Michael Hyatt is the former Chairman & CEO of Thomas Nelson Publishers and the current Founder & CEO of a fast-growing, Inc. 5000 leadership-development company. He is also a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author of 4 books, including, Platform, Your Best Year Ever, and Free to Focus.With a top-rated podcast called Lead to Win, bestselling physical products like the Full Focus Planner, and an executive group coaching program, his business reaches over 1 million people a month. He is an influential voice on leadership, business growth, goal-setting, and productivity.He's been happily married for over 40 years, with five daughters, three sons-in-law, and nine grandchildren. He has made it his mission to live intentionally in every area of his life. In this conversation:Find out the difference between mission and visionLearn the characteristics of a vision-driven leaderSee the connections among vision, alignment and executionUnderstand how to "sell" your vision in all directionsLearn how to use a vision scripterFind out how to get lots of free bonus material!Claim Your BonusesBuy Michael's new book The Vision Driven Leader before April 4th, save your receipt and claim your bonuses at visiondrivenleader.com/jenni.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!

We say it here all the time: "You need foresight for success." The leader's ability to forecast and anticipate, with vision for the future is one of the most crucial skills we provide our teams. But what about when situations arise that could not be predicted or planned for? How do we prepare for crisis, even though we can't plan for it? And how do we lead when crisis does hit?In this episode, our host Jenni Catron sits down with Ashley Eicher, television personality, producer, writer and cohost of the All Our Favorite People Podcast, to talk about her experiences leading through disaster relief following the recent tornadoes that ravaged Middle Tennessee. Listen in for inspiring ideas of how to show up and lead through moments of crisis, how to lead ourselves well even when we're pouring ourselves out for others, and ways you can support the continued relief efforts in TN from wherever you're located.Link to help with Tornado Relief in Nashville, TN and to support Cross Point Church Crosspoint.tv/nashvillestrong  Stay in touch with Ashley on... InstagramTwitterFacebookWe 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!