Lead Culture with Jenni Catron

Nobody likes to be faced with their own limitations. Particularly hard-working, self-starting leaders like you. So what do we do when life’s circumstances bring us up close and personal with the limits of our capacity? In this episode, Jenni Catron, Founder and CEO of the 4Sight Group, shares what she’s currently learning in a season that’s forcing her to slow down and lead herself well.We often associate self-leadership with things like discipline, and discipline with things like productivity and efficiency, but the discipline I needed to learn this month was that sometimes leading yourself means slowing down, honoring your limits and making choices that you don’t enjoy.There’s a conversation in the new movie “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” in which the journalist Lloyd asks Fred Rogers’ wife Joanne this question: “What’s it like to live with a saint?” She replies that she doesn’t like that word because it implies that what Mr. Rogers does and who he is unattainable. She said that what Fred does is a PRACTICE that he works on every day. Isn’t that a perfect picture of leading yourself well in the area of discipline and the incredible impact it can have on others?“People look at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.” 1 Samuel 16:7Our actions as leaders speak more loudly than our words. Those we lead and influence will be evaluating our actions, and they will never fully know our hearts. Actions speak louder than our intentions. Our leadership will be evaluated by what we do, not what we intend.Disciplined moments are lonely moments, but these are the moments that build the foundation of influence.4 Habits of a Disciplined LeaderSet goals in all areas of life: personal, professional, family and funDisciplined leaders organize their lives to reflect what they value most.Take InitiativeDisciplined leaders can be trusted to do what they say they’ll do.Know When to Say NoDisciplined leaders are hyper-aware of the tendency of urgent issues to overtake their lives, and they have the courage to step up and retake control rather than becoming a victim to the tyranny of the urgent.Be Clear on What Only You can DoDisciplined leaders know that when everyone plays their respective part to the best of their ability, the whole team is better.If you'd like to take a step toward developing the type of self-awareness we talked about today, we have a great FREE resource that I'd love to get into your hands. It's called the 4 Dimensions of Extraordinary Leadership Assessment, and you can get your copy by simply texting 4Sight to (773) 770-4377 for this free download. In addition, you'll receive our weekly Leadership Insights that will continue to help you on your journey as thriving leader.Also, check out Jenni’s book The 4 Dimensions of Extraordinary Leadership!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 all want to achieve success. And there are markers and indicators that will help us to do just that. One of the chief of those is whether or not we will take the responsibility of leading ourselves well in order to plant ourselves on the path toward success. In this episode, Jenni Catron, 4Sight's Founder and CEO, disusses the ways in which we can invest in our own leadership, that will, in turn, benefit all those we are privileged to lead.Jenni's book The 4 Dimensions of Extraordinary Leadership"There is a person with whom you spend more time than any other, a person who has more influence over you, and more ability to interfere with or to support your growth than anyone else.  This ever-present companion is your own self."  -Dr. Pamela Butler, Clinical PsychologistSelf-awareness is the foundation of leading ourselves well.3 Core Elements of Self-awarenessAwareness of myselfAwareness of othersAwareness of how others experience themselves around meThe 4 Dimensions of Extraordinary LeadershipHeartSoulMindStrength These dimensions comprise our whole self.Leading from Your Heart1)    Lead with an understanding of who you are. Things to consider:•    Do you see tasks or people first?•    Are you an introvert or extrovert? What gives you energy? Knowing this will help you better manage your energy when you are with others.•    Are you independent or interdependent?2)    Learn how your experiences have shaped you. 3)    The best of our leadership will emerge from emotional intelligence. This means understanding your emotions, desires, and how you influence others.Leading from Your SoulThe soul is the part of us that longs to know God.  It’s the epicenter of morality, integrity, humility, and servanthood.Leading from soul = what you value. A key part of self-awareness is understanding what you value - what’s truly important to you. Understanding your values is the key to learning what drives you. What are your values and what is their source? What are your core motivations and convictions? What is your driving ‘why’?Take time to reflect, and recognize any patterns present in your behavior... how you manage your time, your priorities or decisions.  What does your calendar tell you that you value?Consider your values in every sector of life: relationally, physically, spiritually and professionally. What principles do you stand on in each of these areas of life?Your actions, decisions, conversations and behaviors are all driven by what you value.Why do you handle conflict the way you do? What is the root behind how you make decisions? Why do certain conversations excite you and others drain you? Consider your character and integrity – what is true and what do you want to be true? What needs to change so that your reality and aspirations are congruent? What morals do you live by and how does that impact your influence. How do you want people to see you? What do you want to be known for? WhWe 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 want to lead our teams well, to make a difference and to be successful in our endeavors. BUT, we've all found ourselves in moments where we feel stuck or in situations where we look back on our day, bewildered and frustrated, wondering why things just didn’t go well.Many times, our feelings of being stuck or frustrated come back to a simple, though difficult-to-admit, truth: we're just not leading ourselves well. That's the bad news. The good news is, it's never to late to learn to lead yourself better! In this episode, the first in a series all about Self-Leadership, Jenni Catron teaches us about a key facet of leading ourselves well: self-awareness.Highlights from Jenni’s teaching:3 Reasons Self-Awareness is EssentialIt is the strongest predictor of success.It equips you to know where to focus.It actually makes you less self-focused.3 Important Steps of Self-Awareness1. Awareness of MyselfSelf-Awareness starts with self-observation. How well do I know myself? Do I know what I think, feel, and believe? Do I act in a way that is an accurate reflection of how people experience me?2. Awareness of OthersSelf-Awareness increases with the observation of others. Do I know the people around me and do I understand how they will respond to interactions and conversations?3. Awareness of How Others Experience Themselves Around MeThis final stage involves paying attention to how others feel about themselves when they’re around me. Ask yourself, “Have I ever noticed how I make people feel about themselves around me?” Do you make people feel insecure or confident about their decisions? Do you make them feel empowered or apathetic about their choices? Do I make them feel creative or stifled with their projects? Application point: Prioritize time in your life to consider what do you think, feel, and believe. When’s the last time you asked yourself those questions? How do others experience you? What would you like to change?For a great FREE resource to help you on your path toward greater self-awareness, simply text 4Sight to (773) 770-4377. In addition, you'll receive our weekly Leadership Insights that will continue to help you on your journey as thriving leader.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 all have a vision for where we want to go, but making a plan for how to get there is another thing altogether. In this episode, 4Sight Founder and CEO Jenni Catron shares practical questions we can ask that help us build a successful strategy to achieve our vision and reach our goals.Some highlights from Jenni's teaching:Be sure to listen to Episodes 27, 28 and 29 in which Jenni, Jeff Henderson and Tim Lucas explore the theme of Strategy!3 P’s of StrategyPatiencePurpose Perspective 3 Questions to Ask to Create a Successful Strategy1. Where do you want to go? If your vision is the destination, your strategy is the route you take to get there. Brainstorm the list of goals and ideas you want to enact in the next year.Narrow your list to 2-3 goals to focus on for the next year. (Remember: If everything is important, nothing is.) 2.     What is realistic?Unrealistic goals discourage and demotivate your team. Consider time commitment, budget, staffing, etc. Be honest and revise goals as necessary. 3.     How will we get there?Get even MORE specific by asking:Who is responsible for leading through this goal? Who wakes up feeling responsible for making progress toward this goal? Needs to be 1 person and it should always be you!What are the steps necessary to accomplish it?The 4 Disciplines of Execution defines these steps as “lead measures” (most high-impact things your team must do to reach the goal)They must be predictive of reaching the goal They can be influenced by the teamWhat are the key dates and deadlines? Accountability helps lead to progress.Does budget need to be allocated?Answering these questions will help you move from ideas to action!If you want to take action on creating your strategic plan, download our free workbook by texting “4sight” to 773-770-4377 or click here.Share your strategic plans with us on twitter or instagram at @get4sight or on Facebook at The 4Sight Group.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!

On Strategy--Featuring Tim Lucas Knowing those you lead, those you're trying to reach and the cultural currents that affect them is crucial to successful leadership. Continuing our series on strategy, this episode features an conversation between our host Jenni Catron and Time Lucas. Tim Lucas is the founder & Lead Pastor of Liquid Church in New Jersey. A dynamic communicator, Tim is known for his heart, humor, & creativity. He recently released a book called Liquid Church: Powerful Currents to Saturate Your City For Christ. He shares how an "accidental" strategy led to the church's explosive growth, and the currents he explores are truly strategies we can employ in ANY arena in which we lead. 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 all want to see those we lead come together to accomplish a BIG mission. But we can, at times, get bogged down and become overwhelmed with the HOW. That's where adopting an effective strategy comes into play. Before we can enact that strategy, though, we must root it in a stable foundation: purpose. The question we all face is this: How do we lay a purposeful, strategic foundation? A certified strategist and a passionate student of applying strategic plans in varying contexts, Jenni teaches us how to build a strategy that stays aligned with our vision by discovering the foundational purpose that serves as the firm footing for everything we do.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!

On Strategy--Featuring Jeff HendersonAs we kick off this month's series on Strategy, Jenni Catron sits down with Jeff Henderson for a candid, enlightening and encouraging conversation about Jeff's journey as a leader, most specifically about how knowing what he's FOR has changed everything for him. Jeff is an entrepreneur, speaker, pastor and business leader. Since 2003, he has helped lead three of North Point Ministries churches in the Atlanta, Georgia area. Jeff was recently named by Forbes Magazine as one of twenty speakers you shouldn’t miss. Prior to serving as a pastor, Jeff worked in marketing with the Atlanta Braves, Callaway Gardens, Lake Lanier Islands Resorts, and Chick-fil-A, Inc., where he led the company’s sports and beverage marketing efforts. Jeff has founded several organizations including Champion Tribes, Preaching Rocket, Launch Youniversity and The FOR Company, which helps organizations grow using the FOR strategy. Connect with Jeff Henderson:Twitter: @JeffHendersonInstagram: @JefferyHendersonKnow What You're FOR Book https://amzn.to/2oYu1X7We 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!

Building An Extraordinary Team CultureAs leaders, we all agree that the culture of our organization--the unique DNA that makes up our team's identity--is crucial. But we don't always know just how to build it in such a way that our culture is healthy, authentic and an environment in which those we lead can thrive. In this week's episode, our host Jenni Catron illuminates the HOW of building an extraordinary culture among those we lead. She encourages patience as we lead through clarifying purpose and laying the foundation for behaviors that reflect what our organizations truly value. Ultimately, the strategies we employ to accomplish our mission will flow out of these building blocks. With practical examples and stories of culture in action, Jenni will help you lead well as you seek to build an environment of healthy success for your 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!

Jenni spends time in conversation with Holly Tate about creating a thriving team culture, employee life cycles and so much more. Holly is the Vice President of Business Development at Vanderbloemen Search Group where she leads partnerships, brand growth, sales and marketing alignment, and new industry initiatives for the company. She's also one of the hosts of the Vanderbloemen Leadership Podcast. Her varied experience, from marketing to communications, from the music business to finance, enhance her wisdom and passion around all things TEAM.Connect with Holly Tate:Holly's Twitter: @hollyhalltateHolly's Instagram: @hollyhalltateHolly's Facebook: www.facebook.com/hollyhalltateVanderbloemen Search Group  https://www.vanderbloemen.com/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!

An insightful conversation between Jenni Catron and William Vanderbloemen about creating and sustaining the type of culture that causes high-caliber talent to want to join your team. William is an entrepreneur, pastor, speaker, author of the book Culture Wins, and he's the CEO and Founder of Vanderbloemen Search Group, an executive search firm serving churches, ministries and faith-based organizations all over the country. William and Jenni have been friends and have worked together for years, and they share passion for healthy teams. Connect with and find more from William Vanderbloemen: Culture Wins book https://www.amazon.com/dp/1682615235/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_dNsCDbHGRJBB7Vanderbloemen Search Group  https://www.vanderbloemen.com/ William's Twitter https://twitter.com/wvanderbloemen Vanderbloemen's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/vanderbloemen/ Vanderbloemen's Facebook https://www.facebook.com/vanderbloemen/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!