Most leaders know feedback is important — but few know how to do it in a way that actually builds trust instead of fear.

In this episode of the Lead Culture Podcast, Jenni Catron unpacks why healthy feedback is one of the most generous gifts you can give your team — and how it can transform your culture from confusion to clarity.

Jenni shares a practical framework for giving feedback that’s relational, balanced, consistent, and thoughtful — so you can stop dreading tough conversations and start calling your team up to the culture you’re building together.

You’ll learn:

• Why feedback connected to Core Values changes the tone and outcome of hard conversations
• 4 essentials for feedback that builds trust (not walls)
• How to make feedback a normal rhythm, not a surprise attack
• Practical prompts to start a better feedback conversation this week

If you want a culture where your team never wonders where they stand — and trust runs deep — this episode will equip you to lead the way.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Culture Matters — Jenni’s bestselling guide for building unstoppable teams through clear, intentional culture.

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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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