Lead Culture with Jenni Catron

In this episode, host Jenni Catron discusses the importance of taking strategic pauses as a leader. She shares her personal experience of pausing the podcast and reflects on the power of intentional disruptions to reset and think differently. Catron emphasizes the need for leaders to create strategic pauses daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annually to gain perspective and lead better. She provides examples of different rhythms and suggests hiring a coach to facilitate the process. Catron encourages listeners to schedule a strategic pause and shares resources available through 4Sight.TakeawaysStrategic pauses are essential for leaders to gain perspective and lead better.Creating daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual rhythms of strategic pauses helps leaders think differently and plan ahead.Hiring a coach can provide valuable outside perspective and help leaders generate big ideas.Taking intentional disruptions and strategic pauses can reset and energize leaders.Strategic pauses should be a part of a leader's routine and discipline.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!

Join Jenni Catron and her special guest, Lindsey Epperly, CEO of Jetset World Travel, as they discuss business and life. Lindsey shares her story of growing her empire from a one-person operation into a team of over 90 dedicated members, recently recognized as number 1,144 on the Inc. 5000 List of fastest growing companies. Inspired by navigating her industry’s greatest crisis while expecting her first child, a season she affectionately refers to as the “MBA I never wanted,” Lindsey is dedicated to fighting imposter syndrome and teaching others how to turn obstacles into opportunities.This episode is for everyone and every leader at any stage! Whether you are fearing the risk letting go of something that you know you need to release in order to go on to the next level of leadership, or just finding yourself if a season of hardship and challenge,  listen in to what Lindsey Epperly has to say on this week's LeadCulture Podcast! https://jetsetworldtravel.com/https://www.lindseyepperly.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!

Auntie Anne Beiler is best known as the founder of Auntie Anne’s®, the world’s largest pretzel franchise. Anne joins me today to talk about her evolution from a simple Amish-Mennonite life to the forefront of entrepreneurial success. Before rising to success though, Anne went through years of defeat, despair, and depression that kept her stuck in a place of darkness. It was through her pain, however, that she discovered a new purpose.Anne's journey is a true testament to the power of strong leadership: forming connections, building stronger teams, and fostering leadership that thrives on genuineness and growth.  Join us for this episode, and it may empower you to navigate your own leadership journey with renewed clarity. 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!

You don’t need to be convinced that our world is constantly changing - it feels like we’re navigating endless change. Some of you are the early adopters pushing us to consider new ideas and new technologies.  Others of you are the late adopters concerned about whether all these changes are a good thing or not. As leaders we must move from being stuck to being curious. When we choose to shift our perspective, we think differently and we lead better. Join Jenni  Catron, CEO of The 4Sight Group, and be part of the conversation that could redefine the way you lead, engage, and inspire your team towards endless potential. 3 Shifts To Consider:From stuck to curiousFrom reactive to proactiveFrom pointing fingers to taking ownershipWe 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!

Recently, I've taken a hard look at my leadership journey and found a truth that reshaped my perspective: true leadership is not a quest for control, but an opportunity to serve! In today's episode,  I reflect on my recent speaking engagements and I reveal the crucial role a growth mindset plays in being an effective leader.  We will look at the importance of spiritual disciplines, the importance of humility and the deep impact our influence can have on others, and focusing on the inner care leaders must practice. It's a confession of past ambitions mixed in with a newfound dedication to serving those we lead—a sacred duty I'm eager to share with you!If you're ready to transform the way you guide and inspire, and if you aim to leave a positive ripple in your wake, then let this conversation be your catalyst. Join me as we examine what it means to lead not just with intention, but with a purposeful and caring heart.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!

Leaders inspire with hope, see possibility, and  keep people tethered to a vision.  They're the bridge between reality and possibility.  They chart the way forward. So why are limits so hard to accept? Join Jenni Catron, CEO of the 4Sight Group, as she talks more about "3 Good Reasons to Heed Limits" in her latest LeadCulture Podcast. By the end of this session, you'll possess a newfound appreciation for the art of self-leadership, ensuring you're well-equipped to steer others toward 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!

Transform your team and uplift your organizational culture as we dive in to the second part of this mini-series. Discover ten powerful culture builders that go beyond the mundane, fostering a workplace where recognition and values alignment are not just buzzwords, but the bedrock of everyday interactions. This episode isn't just about what makes an organization tick—it's a blueprint for creating a space where every voice is heard and every contribution celebrated. Tune in, engage, and be a part of shaping a culture that resonates with success and fulfillment.Culture Builders Include: Celebrating team members who model the values, especially peer to peer recognitionCandid and respectful conversations at all levels of the organizationClear communicationClarity of roles, responsibilities, and expectations for all team membersRegular feedback throughout the organizationPurposeful meetingsManagers who have been well trained and value the sacred work of leadershipRegular times for connection and celebration and fun as a teamClear onboarding process for new employeesLeadership development strategy for all employeesFree 30 Minute Coaching Call Values CourseWe 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!

Are your company's culture dynamics a ticking time bomb? Tune in as I, Jenni Catron, CEO of the 4Sight Group, reveal the hidden culture busters lurking within organizations, waiting to sabotage team harmony and effectiveness. This isn't your average leadership talk; it's a candid exposé on the subtleties that can turn a nurturing environment into a toxic wasteland. We're not just talking about the usual suspects, like poor communication or misalignment, but the insidious effects of leaders who stray from the company's values and the chaos that ensues when change is mismanaged.By the end of our time together, you'll be armed with the foresight to pinpoint the top culture busters threatening your team's ecosystem and start charting a course towards a resilient, value-driven culture. Join us next week as we build on these foundations and shift our focus to the bricks that construct a robust organizational culture.Common Culture Busters include:a team member who routinely violates a valuenot executing your culture planunresolved conflict between team membersgossip or unproductive negative talkmanagers who don’t model the values and/or don’t align with your desired culturenot addressing team members who are out of alignmentpoor communication, especially from leadershiphaphazard change management especially when it involves employees roles or responsibilitiesinconsistency in following defined systemsmanagers/leaders who violate systemsFree 30 Minute Coaching CallWe 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!

Ever felt like you're sprinting on a treadmill that's speeding up, and you just can't hit the pause button? That's the feeling of burnout, and it's a beast I tackle head-on with my guest, Scott Savage. He's not only a pastor but also a writer who has navigated the rocky terrain of leading while on the brink of exhaustion. Together, we discuss the subtle signs of burnout and talk about how to steer through them with grace. Scott shares his personal story of overcoming burnout, offering a compassionate lens through which we can all learn to lead without losing ourselves. This episode isn't just about surviving leadership; it's about thriving within it.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!

Unpack the complexities of hybrid work, as the latest research reveals challenges like resource access and productivity hurdles. Discover actionable strategies to enhance communication and foster employee connection to your mission. Learn about five critical challenges employees face and how to navigate them effectively. Insights from certified coaches offer guidance to leaders aiming to cultivate a vibrant culture in this new landscape. Get ready to evolve your leadership approach for a healthier organizational environment.