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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