Lead Culture with Jenni Catron

Does influential leadership seem like a mystery? Are you looking for a leadership adventure that's more than buzzwords and cliches? On this episode of the Lead Culture podcast, we'll cut through the noise and share effective strategies to build your leadership credibility. We'll uncover the power of relational authority, explore the true meaning of being consistent and accountable, and explain how showing genuine interest in your colleagues can earn their respect.We're not stopping there, though! Prepare to have your leadership game elevated as we uncover the importance of the 'first team' concept, which redefines decision-making in a collective approach. Plus, I'll share my proven communication strategies that value data sharing, encourage tough conversations, and emphasize intentional dialogue. All these elements don't just enrich communication, but they also foster trust and respect with your peers. So, let's embark on this journey to master the art of peer-to-peer leadership together!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!

What if your workplace was a destination your employees couldn't wait to arrive at every day? You may think it's a far-fetched idea, but Joe Mull, begs to differ. He's an author, leadership coach, and a passionate advocate for turning workplaces into environments where employees don't just survive but thrive. Joe has a wealth of experience and insights to share, from his background in performing arts and student affairs, to leading learning development for one of the largest healthcare systems in the US. This episode is packed with engaging conversations about upgrading the employee experience, the competitive edge of a four-day work week, and the psychology behind job satisfaction.Ever wondered why some employees stick around while others are quick to exit? Our second segment is dedicated to deciphering just that. We delve into Joe's research-backed findings on retention and turnover, emphasizing the three key areas employers need to win in: ideal job, meaningful work, and a great boss. But that's not all. In the age of remote and hybrid working, the role of managers and leaders is evolving. We discuss how to lead effectively from afar and foster a healthy workplace culture that nurtures trust and loyalty. Joe also introduces his book, Employalty: How to Ignite Commitment and Keep Top Talent in the New Age of Work, championing a humane approach to the employee experience. If you're searching for fresh perspectives and practical strategies to level up your leadership game, this episode is a must-listen.About JoeKnown as a dynamic, engaging speaker, Joe Mull teaches leaders and business owners how to be better bosses and make work “work for all”. He is the author of three books: Cure for the Common Leader, No More Team Drama, and his latest, Employalty: How to Ignite Commitment and Keep Top Talent in the New Age of Work. He is founder of the BossBetter Leadership Academy and the host of the globally popular Boss Better Now podcast, ranked in the Top 100 of all management podcasts (Apple). As a thought leader and subject matter expert, Joe brings decades of real-world experience to his writing and speaking. He previously served as head of Learning & Development for Physician Services at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), where he directed learning strategy and implementation for one of the largest physician groups in the U.S. Prior to his years of service in healthcare, he spent a decade working in leadership and program development roles in student affairs in higher education.Joe holds the coveted Certified Speaking Professional™ (CSP®) designation from the National Speakers Association (NSA). Held by fewer than 20% of professional speakers worldwide, the CSP is the speaking profession’s international measure of speaking exceWe 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 this podcast, the host shares her strategies for mastering time management and avoiding the administrative rabbit hole. She discusses the importance of setting boundaries around communication and carving out blocks of time for focused work. She also emphasizes the significance of taking regular breaks to recharge and reset. Additionally, she reveals her assistant's and her own techniques for planning and prioritizing. The podcast also includes chapters on guarding priorities, changing scenery for productivity, effective time management and prioritization strategies, and the For Sight Leadership Institute, a resource for equipping leaders for success.

When we think of leadership, we often revert to the traditional model of management. But is that model still relevant in a post-COVID world, and with a millennial workforce? That's the question we explore with Holly Tate, Senior Vice President of Growth at Leadr. Holly, whose passion for people development is infectious, shares why she believes the old model of leadership is outdated. We discuss the five characteristics of high-performing teams and the paramount importance of building trust intentionally within your teams.You'll learn how to foster a healthy culture of feedback and recognize each team member's unique strengths. Holly guides us through the key differences between coaching and criticism, stresses the need for self-awareness, and the importance of individual development plans. We're shifting the focus from climbing the corporate ladder to enhancing the individual's skills and strengths. Leadership is not about titles, but about intentional investment in the growth of your team members.In the final part of our discussion, Holly provides valuable insight into the challenges of a hybrid work environment. We explore the essential role culture plays as a system that people react to. How can you create a culture that works for distributed teams? What tools can you use to reinforce that culture? Holly shares her personal journey of leading a team from five to almost 40 people, underlining the need to never assume trust and always strive for a balance in everything we do. Prepare for an episode packed with invaluable insights on leadership and personal growth.About HollyHolly Tate is SVP of Growth at Leadr. She is a growth strategist, entrepreneur, speaker, and member of the Forbes Communication Council. Before joining Leadr, Holly Vice President of Business Development & Marketing at Vanderbloemen, where she led partnerships, brand growth, demand and lead generation, sales and marketing alignment, and new industry initiatives for the company.Holly is founder of performance marketing agency, The Ready Network, and an international speaker on marketing, communications, brand growth, leadership development, and workplace culture. She has spoken at conferences including Pushpay Summit, Texas Ministry Conference, Engage, Northwest Ministry Conference, That Church Conference, and ICMA (India).As a member of the Forbes Communications Council, Holly contributes thought leadership on marketing and communications to Forbes online where her advice has been featured in 40+ articles.ResourcesManagement is DeadRadical Candor by Kim ScottWe would love to hear from you!Send us an email at podcast@get4sight.com and let us know if there somebody you think I should interview! Maybe there is somebody who is doing exceptional with their culture, or building a healthy culture, or rebuilding a culture.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!

What if the minor irritations in your team, like the talent who doesn't play well with others, the leader who lacks emotional intelligence, the values that are constantly ignored, are like splinters in the palm of your hand? This week on the podcast, I share my personal renovation mishap and the parallels I found to the often-overlooked issues that have the potential to derail the momentum of our work. In this episode of the Lead Culture podcast, we'll draw analogies from a splinter and how it represents the small but significant issues within an organization. I'll take you through the importance of addressing these issues before they create confusion, frustration, and potentially a toxic culture. We'll identify these potential splinters, understand how they make their way into our teams and explore effective ways of extracting them for a healthier, more productive team culture. Listen in and let's work towards building a splinter-free culture.Culture work is the most important work you can do to maintain the health of your organization, so keep leading well!Did you know that 4Sight has a comprehensive Culture process to help you assess your current culture, define who you want to be, and build a plan to achieve the culture you desire? One of our certified LeadCulture coaches would love to guide you through the process of unleashing your team and accelerating growth. Schedule a free call to learn more.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 us in welcoming Ashley Warren, the passionate COO of Downs Books Incorporated, as we pull back the curtain on the art of fostering healthy team dynamics and cultivating a thriving work culture. We'll take you on a journey through our shared experiences, unearthing the joy and challenges of leading a team towards a unified vision. Ashley's insights, born out of her role in supporting Annie F. Downs and years of building healthy cultures, are a refreshing view into the heart and mind of a true team leader.Ashley and Jenni dive headfirst into the complex world of team dynamics, providing a roadmap on how to strike a balance between a shared vision and the unique interplay of personalities within a team. We'll lend you our lenses, showing you the value of slowing down to truly appreciate the individuals within your team and the importance of understanding how the team is feeling. Together, we'll explore the delicate balance between transparency and accountability, and the powerful impact of setting clear expectations alongside regular check-ins.Wrapping up our conversation, Ashley shares her growth journey as a leader, revealing valuable lessons she's picked up along the ride. She emphasizes the importance of understanding your team members on a personal level, a strategy that has helped her team reach their full potential. About AshleyAshley Warren is the Chief Operating Officer of Downs Books, Inc., a media company based in Nashville, TN. Combining the communications, culture and team-building experience she gained as an educator and the Director of Employee Culture at a large multi-site church, she now leads the team that supports the work of author, speaker, podcaster Annie F. Downs. Ashley is passionate about creating a culture of clarity and care that allows every team member space to thrive.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!

Discover four unexpected trust-building behaviors that can transform your workplace culture. Learn how adopting roles like dot connector and compass can enhance team dynamics. Jenni shares insights from her experience diagnosing cultural health, revealing how simple actions can restore trust before it erodes. If you're looking to cultivate extraordinary teams, this talk offers practical strategies to elevate relationships and foster a thriving environment.

Are you ready to revolutionize your approach to church leadership? With us on this journey are Scott Holthaus & Kacie Frazier from Ministry Brands, who are charging the way in fostering healthy leadership within churches. They'll be sharing their expertise on harnessing the power of digital tools to grow and sustain a healthy congregation. The state of a leader can often be mirrored in their church, so we're bringing the focus back to nurturing the well-being of church leaders.Changing gears, we delve into the idea of outward-focus and its intrinsic link to church health. It's time to reassess how we measure the health of our churches and adopt an impactful strategy of "eliminate, delegate, automate, and invest". It's all about reclaiming your time, taking advantage of tools and AI to automate tasks, and redirecting that saved time into self-learning, community building, and further delegation. And lastly, we don't shy away from the nitty-gritty. Let's tackle the cultural pressures church leaders face head-on, from combating the worldly noise to preventing burnout and isolation. Here, we challenge the enemy's lies that can discourage leaders and offer ways to uplift them. And to help even further, we introduce you to the Healthy Church Hub from Ministry Brands, a treasure trove of resources for church leaders. Hear from Scott and Kacie on how to overcome these obstacles, equipped with practical strategies to cultivate healthier leaders and, consequently, healthier churches. About Scott & KacieScott has spent the last 17 years in full-time ministry overseeing worship, creative, and communications in a variety of contexts from church plants to mega-churches. He now develops content at Ministry Brands (including co-hosting the Church Leadership Lab podcast) and helps church leaders embrace tech to grow healthy churches. Kacie has spent the last 16+ years serving the church in a variety of contexts and roles. From serving in local ministry to equipping the broader Church, she's become an expert on using digital tools to help lead and grow healthy churches. With an MBA from Northeastern State University, Kacie brings dynamic leadership skills, digital savvy, and a genuine heart for the Church. Culture Conference 2023Culture Conference is free to you because of amazing sponsors like our friends at Ministry Brands. Ministry Brands helps nearly 90,000 purpose-driven organizations grow and increase their impact on the world. They provide community and organizational leaders with integrated solutions covering people and donor management, digital giving, websites, communications, media, event planning, employee and volunteer background screenings, and more. Together, their nearly 700 associates help clients transform how they operate and create positive ripple effects that drive the real human impact for which we all strive. Visit ministrybrands.com to learn more, or head here to register free for Culture Conference. 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!

Have you ever felt like you are constantly running on fumes, with no time or energy for yourself?  Tali Kauflin, the Executive Director of Accounts and Services for Clever, joins us to shed light on this critical issue and guide us on the path to creating the much-needed margin in our lives. She combines her professional expertise with personal experiences as a leader, a pastor's wife, and a mother of five to give us practical advice on how to identify and respond to signs of a lack of margin.Tali's passion for the concept of margin is rooted in her own journey of surviving intense life seasons. She emphasizes the importance of self-care and reflection, revealing how these practices can help us view our limits not as a hindrance, but as a gift. By sharing her story of thriving in leadership despite numerous challenges, Tali encourages us to create our own margin, even when life seems overwhelmingly full.As leaders, we often feel the need to do everything ourselves. But Tali encourages us to empower our teams, cultivate trust and responsibility, and identify tasks that only we can do. This intentional positioning allows us to create the necessary margin in our roles. If you're feeling overwhelmed, Tali's insightful conversation is a must-listen. She offers an encouraging word to other leaders to seek assistance when needed and shares how Clever's services can aid in this journey. Let's take this opportunity to learn from Tali and start creating the margin we need in our lives today!About Clever: Busy leaders, meet Clever—a game-changing agency for all your marketing, creative, and communication needs. Their fractional workforce offers expertise as well as on-demand and ongoing project support for all of your graphic design, marketing, website, and production needs. We trust Clever with our website and they exceeded our expectations and feel like an extension of our team. With flexible 30-day contracts and exceptional results, Clever delivers success without the high cost of full-time hires. Embrace more margin and less chaos—hire Clever today at weareclever.com or call or text 404-585-1953.Culture Conference 2023Culture Conference is back and registration is now open. Mark your calendar for August 10th and register you, your team, every leader you know to join us. Culture Conference is a free digital conference designed to help you build thriving teams, cultivate inspiring workplaces, and achieve your mission. We have an amazing speaker line up, including Pat Gelsinger, CEO of Intel; Valorie Burton, Life Strategist and Bestselling Author, Josh Howerton, Senior Pastor of Lakepointe Church and New York Times bestselling author Jon Acuff - just to name a few!Join us for a one-day digital conference where you’ll hear from today’s top leaders about how you can build a thriving team, cultivate an inspiring workplace, and achieve your mission.Register for free to view the live-streamed event, or upgrade to the Culture Conference All-Access Pass.Register at cultureconference.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!

What if you had an extra pair of hands, a resource to take over tasks that consume precious hours of your day? Imagine having more time for your family, your dreams, and your work passions. Sound impossible? Enter Tricia Sciortino, the CEO of Belay Solutions, who has figured out the secret: delegation. Tricia shares her journey from climbing the corporate ladder to leading a thriving business, Belay Solutions, all while maintaining her family life.This week, Tricia reveals the secrets of her success, insights on delegation, and her 'third option' philosophy. Learn how she shifted her mindset from delegating out of guilt to delegating out of trust, empowering her team, and creating a balanced life. She narrates her journey as a woman in leadership, finding the perfect harmony between her career and motherhood through strategic delegation. As we journey through the world of virtual assistants, Tricia unveils the benefits and practical ways of building a successful relationship with them. She elaborates on how to recognize and redirect ambitious team members who might be straying from the path. We also delve into the complexities of hybrid workspaces, discussing the importance of understanding a leader's delegation language and style. Tricia shares the importance of being intentional and communicating frequently with both in-person and virtual teams to create an extraordinary culture. Join us for this LeadCulture conversation that will shift your perspective on leadership, delegation, and balance.About Tricia:As CEO of BELAY, Tricia strive’s to lead and inspire her team to provide extraordinary services while finding great talent along the way. She empowers her team to live their mission: Glorifying God by providing solutions that equip our clients with the confidence to climb higher.For ten years, Tricia served as District Manager for the retail chain Pacific Sunwear, however, when her first child was born, she – like many other parents – found herself struggling to balance a high-profile career with her new role as a mother.Enter: BELAY. As BELAY’s first employee and virtual assistant – and then onto serve as Director, Vice President, President, COO, and now CEO – Tricia has spent the last nearly 10 years ‘walking the walk’ of what they call the Third Option: the ability to cultivate a balanced life with a successful career while making family and personal relationships a priority.As a leader, she is passionate about each of us owning and forging our own paths, careers, and professional development, putting each of their valued employees and contractors in the driver’s seat to cultivate the balance of work and life that best suits them.Learn more about Belay at belaysolutions.comDownload Delegate to Elevate EbookWe 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!