291 | Leadership Insights with Ashley Warren: Building a Team Culture of Clarity and Care
In this episode of the LeadCulture Podcast, Jenni Catron sits down with Ashley Warren to dive into the core of leadership and team culture. They discuss the critical role of self-awareness in leadership, the importance of creating a culture of clarity and care, and the practical strategies that help leaders foster an engaged, thriving team. Drawing from their own experiences, Jenni and Ashley explore how leaders can better support their teams through understanding individual strengths, practicing empathy, and maintaining clear communication. Tune in for actionable insights that will empower you to lead with confidence and cultivate a positive, high-performing team culture.Key Takeaways:The role of self-leadership in effective team management.How clarity and care can drive team success.The importance of checking in on your team's emotional and mental well-being.Balancing driven leadership with empathy.Building relationships within your team for greater performance.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!
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290 | Mastering Organizational Charts: Leadership Strategies for Team Alignment, Mission Success, and Clarity
In this episode of the Lead Culture podcast, Jenni Catron dives into a critical yet often overlooked leadership tool: the organizational chart. Great leadership demands more than vision — it requires building a structure that fosters clarity, alignment, and momentum.Jenni walks leaders through a practical, step-by-step framework for reevaluating their org charts, helping you steward both your people and your mission more effectively. Whether you're leading a small team or a growing organization, you'll learn how to design an organizational structure that supports team culture, strengthens strategy, and empowers individuals to succeed.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why a great org chart reflects the sacred privilege of leadership.How to balance stewardship of individuals with the mission of the organization.Why clarity in roles and responsibilities is essential for team alignment.How to start by defining core functions — before assigning any roles.How to clarify the role of the senior leader and determine their span of care.Why direct reports should be structured around core functions, not just convenience.How to evaluate team members' strengths and weaknesses for better role alignment.Why the reevaluation process should be repeated at every organizational layer.How a well-structured org chart creates momentum and drives mission fulfillment.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!
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289 | The Power of Clarity in Leadership
In this episode of LeadCulture, Jenni Catron returns to one of the most overlooked yet powerful tools in a leader’s toolkit: the organizational chart. But this isn’t your typical HR conversation. Jenni unpacks how org charts—when designed with intention—become a strategic force for clarity, culture, and communication.You’ll hear how a clear structure empowers better decision-making, aligns your team with purpose, and eliminates confusion around roles and responsibilities. Jenni also explores the hidden symptoms of dysfunctional org charts—like miscommunication, burnout, and power struggles—and gives leaders practical insight into designing charts that truly serve their mission.Whether you’re leading a team of 5 or 500, this episode will reframe the way you view organizational structure and inspire you to lead with clarity and confidence."A well-designed org chart isn’t red tape—it’s a roadmap to team health, clarity, and mission-aligned leadership."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!
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288 | 10 Culture Builders Every Leader Needs to Know
Last week, we talked about Culture Busters—those subtle cracks that can quietly corrode a healthy team. This week, we’re flipping the script.In this episode of the Lead Culture Podcast, Jenni Catron unpacks 10 Culture Builders—everyday leadership behaviors that may seem simple, but when practiced with intention, have the power to transform your team culture.From celebrating the people who embody your values, to training managers who understand the sacred work of leadership, to cultivating clarity at every level—these are the habits that shape high-performing, people-centered teams.Whether you’re an executive, team lead, or emerging manager, this episode will help you recognize what’s working, realign what’s not, and re-engage your team with purpose.You’ll learn how to:Recognize and reinforce values in actionEncourage candid and respectful communicationCreate clarity around roles, expectations, and decisionsHost purposeful meetings with clear mandatesEquip your managers to lead people wellBuild rhythms of connection, celebration, and feedbackMake leadership development a priority—for everyoneSound bites to remember: 🗣 “Celebrate team members who model your values.” 📣 “Clear communication is an act of respect.” 🧭 “Clarity of roles boosts engagement and ownership.” 📅 “Purposeful meetings should have a clear mandate.”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!
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287 | Culture Busters: What Every Leader Needs to Know to Protect a Healthy Team
We’re throwing it back to an oldie but a goodie on the LeadCulture Podcast—an episode that laid the foundation for Jenni Catron’s USA Today Bestselling book Culture Matters.This is the first of a two-part series where Jenni dives into the everyday realities of leadership and the forces that build or bust a healthy culture.In this episode, we’re talking Culture Busters—those subtle, often unintentional habits and behaviors that quietly erode trust, misalign your team, and weaken your influence as a leader. Jenni shares real-life stories and practical insights to help you spot what’s undermining your team culture before it spirals out of control.If you've ever found yourself thinking:“Why does our culture feel off?”“I can’t quite put my finger on it, but something’s broken.”“Why aren't our values showing up in our behavior?”…this episode will give you the clarity and tools to name the problem and start shifting the culture in the right direction.🎧 Tune in now and get a behind-the-scenes look at the early conversations that shaped Culture Matters. It’s honest, practical, and a perfect companion to the book.And don’t miss part two next week—where we’ll explore what it actually takes to be a Culture Builder.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!
Navigating the complexities of leadership can be daunting and overwhelming. With Jenni Catron and her guests as your trusted and experienced guides, your leadership journey can become less overwhelming and more fulfilling. Jenni and the 4Sight team want to help you become a healthy leader who leads a thriving organization. Listen to discover the tools and wisdom you need to gain the 4Sight for success!
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