Lead Culture with Jenni Catron

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Healthy leadership creates healthy culture. On LeadCulture with Jenni Catron, you’ll gain practical leadership development insights to help you lead with clarity and build a thriving organizational culture. Drawing from decades of executive experience and conversations with trusted business leaders, Jenni equips CEOs, executives, entrepreneurs, and managers with tools to strengthen team health, align vision and values, and create workplaces where people and performance thrive. If you’re serious about growing as a leader and building a values-driven culture that lasts, you’re in the right place.

  1. May 19

    334 | 5 Summer Leadership Strategies to Boost Team Culture and Employee Engagement

    What happens to workplace culture during the summer?  In this episode, Jenni Catron explores how leaders can work with the rhythms of summer instead of fighting against them.  Learn practical ways to improve employee engagement, prevent team disengagement, and strengthen organizational culture through intentional leadership.  Jenni shares five simple but powerful strategies including flexible schedules, smarter meetings, summer team activities, and prioritizing high-impact work that can help leaders boost morale and maintain momentum during the busiest vacation season of the year. Download the Summer Engagement Conversation Guide 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!

    19 min

  2. May 6

    333 | 7 Keys to Building Remarkable Teams (and the Traps That Hold Them Back)

    What does it actually take to build a remarkable team? In this episode, Jenni Catron talks with Slingshot Group CEO Tim Foot about the patterns they’ve both seen across hundreds of teams including what works, what doesn’t, and where things tend to break down. Tim shares the seven key signatures of remarkable teams, along with the common traps that quietly stall progress. From misalignment and unclear messaging to avoiding healthy conflict, this conversation helps you see where your team may be getting stuck and what to do about it. At the center of it all is a simple idea: if your mission matters, your team matters more. The Biggest Takeaways:  The 7 key signatures that shape healthy, high-performing teams  Why team awareness matters just as much as self-awareness  Where most teams drift out of alignment (and how to catch it early)  The difference between functional teams and teams that produce real impact  How to approach conflict in a way that strengthens—not fractures—your team Next Steps  Take the team assessment: reachingforremarkable.com Get the book: Reaching for Remarkable by Tim Foot  Share this episode with your team and use it to start a conversation About Our Guest Tim Foot is CEO and President of Slingshot Group, where he works with organizations to build strong, healthy teams through staffing and coaching. His work focuses on helping leaders move teams from simply getting by to doing meaningful, aligned work together. You can learn more about Tim here.  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!

    41 min

  3. Apr 21

    332 | The Culture Code: How Great Leaders Use Language to Shape Winning Teams

    What if the biggest problem in your organization isn’t strategy—but culture? In this episode, leadership and culture expert Jenni Catron unpacks a shocking reality: only 31% of U.S. employees are engaged at work—and most leaders don’t know how to fix it.  You’ll discover why traditional “core values” exercises fail, how culture is actually formed, and the powerful (often overlooked) role language plays in shaping team behavior. Through a fascinating example from The Masters golf tournament, Jenni reveals how intentional language reflects deeper values—and how you can apply the same principle to your organization. This episode will help you:  Understand why your current values aren’t driving results  Learn how strong leaders create clarity, trust, and engagement  Turn vague values into actionable behaviors your team lives daily  Build a culture that performs under pressure—not just when things are easy If your team feels disconnected, inconsistent, or stuck, this is your roadmap to building a culture that actually works. Register for the Values Intensive Workshop here. 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!

    22 min

  4. Apr 7

    331 | Hidden Leadership Blind Spots That Are Hurting Your Team with Tyler Dickerhoof

    What if the biggest barrier to your leadership isn’t what you see, but what you hide? In this episode, Jenni Catron sits down with leadership mentor Tyler Dickerhoof to unpack a reality every leader faces: unresolved fears and insecurities don’t disappear—they show up in how we lead. Through honest storytelling and hard-earned insight, Tyler shares how these hidden patterns often surface as intensity, isolation, inactivity, or insensitivity—behaviors that quietly undermine trust, relationships, and culture. This isn’t just a conversation about awareness. It’s about ownership. Jenni and Tyler challenge leaders to stop managing symptoms and start addressing root causes. Because when you face what’s beneath the surface, you don’t just grow personally—you lead more effectively, build healthier teams, and create cultures where people can actually thrive. If leadership has felt harder than it should, this episode will help you name what’s really going on and give you a path forward. Learn more about Tyler here.  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!

    46 min

  5. Mar 24

    330 | How to Influence Company Culture at Any Level (5 Proven Leadership Behaviors)

    If you’ve ever wondered “How can I influence company culture if I’m not in senior leadership?”—this episode is for you. In this episode of the Lead Culture Podcast, Jenni Catron breaks down one of the most common leadership challenges: how to improve team culture from any role, not just the top. Whether you’re a mid-level manager, emerging leader, or executive trying to activate your team, you’ll learn practical, proven ways to shape a healthy, high-performing workplace culture. Jenni shares 5 essential leadership behaviors that drive culture, including how to:  Influence culture without formal authority  Build a positive team environment through everyday actions  Take ownership of team engagement and performance  Communicate in a way that builds trust and respect  Stay motivated and aligned with your purpose at work You’ll also discover why culture isn’t owned by leadership alone—it’s shaped by every person on the team and how small, intentional actions can create outsized impact across your organization. If you’re searching for answers to: How do I improve workplace culture?How can managers influence team culture?What are the best leadership habits for building strong teams?This episode gives you clear, actionable strategies you can start using immediately. 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!

    21 min

  6. Mar 10

    329 | How to Build a Strong Workplace Culture That Drives Growth and Retention with Heather Broeder

    What does it really take to build a culture people want to be part of? In this conversation, Jenni Catron sits down with Heather Broeder, Executive VP at Refined Technologies, to explore how intentional culture-building drives healthier leaders, stronger teams, and better business outcomes. Heather shares how her company has made culture a true differentiator through leader development, shared language, meaningful recognition, second-chance hiring, and a deep commitment to purpose. This episode is full of practical wisdom for leaders who want to move culture from a nice idea to a daily reality. Don't miss the next Free Masterclass. Save your seat here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zrfd5aSgS4yHgpMV56TSOg 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!

    50 min

  7. Mar 4

    328 | Patrick Lencioni on Shared Language, Working Genius, and Thriving Team Cultures

    In this episode of the Lead Culture Podcast, Jenni Catron sits down with renowned leadership expert and bestselling author Patrick Lencioni to explore his groundbreaking framework, The Six Types of Working Genius. Lencioni—best known for The Five Dysfunctions of a Team and his work on organizational health—shares how the Working Genius model helps leaders and teams understand the kinds of work that energize them and the tasks that drain them. When teams gain a shared language for how people are wired to contribute, collaboration improves, frustration decreases, and culture becomes healthier. Patrick explains the six types of work required in every project—Wonder, Invention, Discernment, Galvanizing, Enablement, and Tenacity—and how each person typically excels in two of these areas. By identifying these strengths, leaders can build more balanced teams, place people in roles where they thrive, and reduce unnecessary guilt and judgment in the workplace. Throughout the conversation, Catron and Lencioni discuss: Why organizational health is more important than strategy aloneHow the Working Genius framework improves team communicationWhy many leaders unintentionally place people in the wrong rolesHow shared language around strengths transforms team culturePractical ways leaders can use the model to hire, develop, and align teamsWhether you’re new to the Working Genius assessment or already using leadership tools like DISC, Myers-Briggs, or the Enneagram, this conversation will help you rethink how work gets done—and how understanding your team’s natural gifts can unlock greater engagement, productivity, and purpose. If you want to build a healthier culture, lead people more effectively, and help your team do their best work, this episode is a must-listen. Take the assessment here with 20% off.  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!

    1 hr

  8. Feb 24

    327 | One Year of Culture Matters: A Framework for Helping Your Team Grow, Thrive, and Be Unstoppable

    In this special anniversary episode of the Lead Culture Podcast, Jenni Catron celebrates one year of Culture Matters, her USA Today bestselling book on building healthy organizational culture. If you’re a leader looking for practical tools to strengthen your team culture, improve workplace alignment, and create a clear culture strategy, this episode is for you. Jenni revisits the core principles of the Lead Culture Framework—a five-phase leadership framework designed to help leaders assess their current culture, define their desired culture, build a strategic culture plan, equip their teams, and commit to ongoing culture development. Leaders across industries are using this proven model as a step-by-step “how-to” guide for building high-performing teams and closing culture gaps before they turn into crises. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why organizational culture requires proactive leadership—not crisis managementHow to assess gaps in your workplace culture with clarity and confidenceThe five essential phases of a sustainable culture strategyHow to create alignment around values, beliefs, and behaviorsWhy culture conversations feel vulnerable—and how to lead them wellPractical steps to start building a thriving team culture todayWhether you’re leading a small team, a growing organization, or an established company navigating change, this episode will equip you with actionable leadership tools to strengthen team alignment, boost engagement, and create a healthy, high-performing culture. If culture work has been sitting on your back burner, this conversation will challenge and inspire you to take the first step—because your leadership shapes everything, and culture truly matters. Learn more about CultureMattersBook.com Get the LeadCulture Course Anniversary Sale Here. 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!

    17 min
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Healthy leadership creates healthy culture. On LeadCulture with Jenni Catron, you’ll gain practical leadership development insights to help you lead with clarity and build a thriving organizational culture. Drawing from decades of executive experience and conversations with trusted business leaders, Jenni equips CEOs, executives, entrepreneurs, and managers with tools to strengthen team health, align vision and values, and create workplaces where people and performance thrive. If you’re serious about growing as a leader and building a values-driven culture that lasts, you’re in the right place.

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  • Creator
    Art of Leadership Network
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    338
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    © 2026 Lead Culture with Jenni Catron
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