Culture doesn’t protect itself. If you don’t design it, you’ll default to one—and it’s usually not the one you want. In this episode, Jenni unpacks the build phase of the LeadCulture Framework: the rhythms and systems that take culture from aspirational to operational.

Joining her is Carson Pedraza, Executive Director of Operations at Local Church in South Florida. Carson has been instrumental in creating a playbook that protects and reinforces culture across the employee journey—from interviewing and onboarding to staff meetings and even staff transitions.

Together, they’ll explore:

• Why culture unravels without intentional rhythms
• How to weave values into everyday practices and team rhythms
• Practical systems that ensure culture isn’t just written on the wall, but lived in real time

If you’ve ever felt like your team is drifting, rehashing the same issues, or slipping toward disengagement, this episode will help you design rhythms that sustain a thriving culture over time.

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In this episode of the LeadCulture Podcast, Jenni Catron dives into the Define Phase of the LeadCulture Framework, where culture clarity becomes the driving force for thriving teams.

Jenni sits down with Angela Shirley, an executive leader overseeing 70+ early childhood educators and 300+ students across multiple campuses. Post-pandemic, Angela faced burnout, high turnover, and the quiet undercurrents of negativity that can sink even the best organizations.

Together, they explore how Angela:

• Discovered the hidden culture gaps affecting engagement, trust, and performance
• Collaboratively defined core values with her entire team, turning abstract ideals into daily behaviors
• Created alignment and ownership across 150 staff members, giving voice to every employee
• Used core values to guide tough conversations, reinforce positive behaviors, and strengthen morale
• Transformed culture into a competitive advantage, reducing turnover and building a thriving, people-focused workplace

Through Angela’s journey, leaders will see how intentionally defining values, beliefs, and behaviors isn’t just “nice to have”—it’s the key to turning hope into results, building alignment, and creating a culture your team chooses to stay for.

If you’ve ever wondered how to move from aspirational culture statements to real, measurable outcomes, this episode is packed with insights you can apply immediately.

Listen and learn:

• How to define your culture
• Align your team
• Lead with clarity, confidence, and intentionality.

Check out Angela's full customer story here.

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Every leader wants a thriving culture—but it starts with getting uncomfortably honest about the one you already have. In this episode, Jenni unpacks the LeadCulture Framework with the first and most courageous step: assessment.

She’s joined by pastor, author, and podcast host Adam Weber, who shares his raw and vulnerable journey of discovering how his leadership was unintentionally shaping a culture that wore his team out. From staff turnover and painful lessons in self-awareness to rebuilding trust and creating a healthier environment, Adam’s story is a powerful reminder that culture begins with us as leaders.

Together, Jenni and Adam explore:

• Why assessing culture is deeply personal, not just organizational
• The role of self-awareness in shaping healthy teams
• How feedback (even painful feedback) can become your best ally
• Practical rhythms that foster honesty, care, and long-term faithfulness in leadership

If you’ve ever wondered what it really takes to create a thriving team culture, this conversation will challenge, encourage, and equip you to take the first step.

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