Struggling to delegate without feeling like you’re giving up control? In this episode of the Lead Culture Podcast, Jenni Catron unpacks the mindset shift every leader needs to build a culture of growth through effective delegation.

You’ll learn why delegation isn’t about offloading tasks—it’s a strategic leadership skill that develops your team and increases your capacity. Jenni shares the three traps that hold leaders back (pride, guilt, and control) and introduces a simple, powerful framework—“Only, Could, Must”—to help you evaluate what you should own, what you could release, and what you must let go.

Whether you're overwhelmed or just holding on to too much, this episode will give you a clear path to delegate well, grow your team, and create unstoppable momentum.

✅ In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why most leaders struggle to delegate (and how to break the cycle)
• The difference between dumping tasks and developing people
• How to use the “Only, Could, Must” framework to clarify your highest and best contribution
• What delegation reveals about your culture—and how to use it to build trust and clarity

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In this episode of the Lead Culture Podcast, Jenni Catron continues the Summer of Leadership series by tackling one of the most overlooked yet essential leadership skills: decision-making. Whether you're leading a small team or an entire organization, how decisions are made—and how clearly that process is communicated—can either build trust or breed confusion.

Jenni outlines three keys to clear, confident decision-making:

1. Define the Who – Clarify who has decision-making authority at every level.
2. Align Decisions with Values – Ensure every decision reflects your organization’s core values.
3. Communicate the Why – Explain the rationale behind decisions to foster understanding and trust.

This episode offers practical insights for leaders who want to bring more clarity, consistency, and cultural alignment to the decisions they make every day. Plus, Jenni shares simple next steps you can take to assess and improve your team’s decision-making process right away.

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Most leaders think they’re communicating clearly—but their teams feel confused, out of the loop, or even disrespected. Why the disconnect?

In this episode of the Summer of Leadership series, Jenni Catron unpacks one of the most underestimated leadership skills: communication. But not just the tactical side—she explores how intentional communication is actually one of the most powerful ways you show respect to your team.

You’ll learn:

• Why poor communication is one of the top culture killers
• The 3 questions every leader should ask before communicating anything
• How to build systems that ensure clarity and trust
• Why emotional intelligence is just as important as information
• Simple rhythms and tools that will make your team feel seen, supported, and aligned

If you want to lead a culture where people feel valued and connected, this episode is your roadmap.

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