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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We’ve all heard the buzz around artificial intelligence, business intelligence, and strategic intelligence. But in a world obsessed with data and efficiency, there’s one form of intelligence that often gets overlooked—and it might be the most important of all: emotional intelligence.

In this week’s episode of the LeadCulture Podcast during the Summer of Leadership series, Jenni unpacks why EQ is the skill every culture-carrying leader must develop. From self-awareness to relationship management, emotional intelligence is what helps you build trust, lead through change, and create a culture where people thrive—not just survive.

You’ll hear:

• Why EQ often goes underdeveloped in high-capacity leaders
• The story of how Jenni’s drive once created blind spots with her team
• A breakdown of the four key components of emotional intelligence
• Practical ways to grow your EQ and lead with greater empathy and awareness

Let’s build cultures where people feel seen, valued, and understood.

Let’s lead different.

🎧 Tune in now, and don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss next week’s episode on Communication.

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In this episode of the Lead Culture Podcast, Jenni Catron kicks off our Summer of Leadership series by spotlighting the most overlooked but foundational leadership skill: self-leadership. As leaders rise through the ranks, many realize they were trained to be led—but not necessarily to lead themselves. Jenni unpacks the personal and organizational impact of this shift, emphasizing how self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and disciplined routines form the bedrock of effective leadership.

Through honest insights and practical strategies, Jenni challenges leaders to own their growth, model a growth mindset, and align daily behaviors with core values. You'll learn why organizational culture is shaped by how leaders show up every day—and how leading yourself well is the first step to leading others with clarity, confidence, and consistency.

Whether you're stepping into a new role or seeking to deepen your leadership influence, this episode will inspire you to take meaningful ownership of your development—and remind you that growth is contagious.

Key Takeaways:

• Self-leadership is the foundation of effective leadership.
• Leaders must shift from being led to leading themselves.
• Daily leader behaviors shape organizational culture.
• Growth mindset and ongoing learning are non-negotiable.
• Taking ownership of your development drives team success.
• Strong self-leadership boosts morale and retention.
• Growth is contagious—lead yourself to lead your team.

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This summer, leadership gets personal.

In this kickoff to the Summer of Leadership series, Jenni Catron invites you into a focused season of growth—because leadership isn't just about strategy, it's about you.

Leaders today are navigating more pressure than ever. And what your team needs most isn’t a new policy—it’s a more grounded, self-aware, communicative you. That’s why Jenni is diving into the eight essential leadership skills that shape culture from the inside out:

→ Self-leadership
→ Emotional intelligence
→ Communication
→ Decision-making
→ Delegation
→ Accountability
→ Feedback
→ Ownership

These are the human skills that build unstoppable teams and thriving cultures. In this episode, Jenni outlines each one and explains why developing them isn’t optional—it’s essential.

Whether you lead five people or five hundred, this episode is your invitation to reflect, reset, and re-engage with the habits that fuel healthy leadership.

🛠️ Takeaway: Your leadership sets the tone. And this summer, you have the opportunity to raise it.

📍Listen now and commit to becoming the kind of leader your culture can thrive under.

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As we head into summer—a season when team energy can dip and distractions rise—it’s more important than ever to ensure your people feel seen, valued, and appreciated. In this week’s episode, Jenni Catron breaks down why employee appreciation isn’t just a feel-good bonus—it’s a strategic leadership move that strengthens organizational culture, boosts motivation, and builds trust.

Why this conversation matters now:
According to Gallup, employees who feel recognized are 4x more likely to be engaged. Yet 65% of workers say they haven’t received any form of recognition in the last year (Workhuman & Gallup, 2023). That’s a gap leaders can’t afford to ignore—especially as we enter a season where burnout and disengagement can quietly take hold.

Jenni unpacks:
✅ Why appreciation must become a cultural norm, not a calendar event
✅ No-cost strategies to increase motivation and belonging
✅ Creative ideas like “post-it parties” and gratitude rituals that leaders can start today
✅ How simple gestures—like handwritten notes—can shift the tone of your entire team

Whether you lead five or fifty, this episode will equip you with practical, meaningful ways to build a culture of gratitude—one action at a time.

🎧 Take a listen. Then forward it to a fellow leader who needs the reminder too.

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Burnout isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a quiet epidemic. Across every industry, leaders are exhausted, teams are stretched thin, and emotional resilience is wearing down. And it’s not just happening out there. It’s happening to us—in boardrooms, church offices, classrooms, and Zoom calls.

That’s why we’re revisiting one of our most timely and needed conversations: Scott Savage’s raw and hope-filled journey through burnout, wilderness seasons, and the rhythms that restore us.

Scott, a pastor and writer, shares what really happens when a leader hits the wall—and how to recover with grace, intention, and new resolve. If you’re feeling the pressure (or know someone who is), this episode is essential listening.

💥 Why this episode matters now:

New research shows:

• Burnout is now one of the top three reasons employees leave organizations (Gallup, 2024).
• Emotional exhaustion is contagious—leaders who aren’t well unintentionally wear out their teams.
• Leaders who build in recovery rhythms like sabbaticals lead more engaged, resilient, and loyal teams.

🎧 What you'll take away:

• What burnout really feels like—and why it often creeps in slowly
• How to reframe a “wilderness season” from something to escape into something that transforms
• The leadership power of sabbaticals and sustainable rhythms
• How to lead yourself so you can lead others well
• Practical ways to build a culture that prioritizes health, not just hustle

👀 Don’t miss this if you’re a leader who:

• Feels like you’re running on fumes
• Is navigating team disengagement or high turnover
• Wants to build a healthier, more sustainable leadership culture
• Is ready to lead from wholeness, not hustle

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