As the summer of leadership series wraps up, we’re diving deep into one of today’s most urgent leadership challenges: effectively leading Gen Z. This special bonus episode features an exclusive conversation between Jenni Catron and Zach Meerkreebs, a seasoned pastor who has walked alongside Gen Z students during their formative college years. Zach brings a unique, frontline perspective on what it truly takes to engage, empower, and inspire this emerging generation in the workplace.

Why does leading Gen Z challenge everything seasoned leaders thought they knew? Because this generation operates with a fresh mix of authenticity, high expectations, and a corrective spirit that’s reshaping organizational culture. Zach unpacks the “why” behind Gen Z’s motivations and the “how” executive leaders can create space for their voices, foster their growth, and cultivate a thriving multigenerational team.

In this conversation, you’ll learn:

• The defining values and leadership styles of Gen Z that every leader needs to understand
• How empathy and consecrated curiosity can transform your approach to coaching and feedback
• Why paying the “leadership tax” for younger team members is an investment, not a cost
• How to set clear expectations while honoring authenticity and a hunger for meaningful impact
• Real-world insights from Zach’s experience shepherding Gen Z through a powerful moment of revival and transformation in college ministry

About Zach Meerkreebs:
Zach is a pastor, leadership coach, and author who has dedicated his career to developing leaders and mentoring Gen Z students. Most recently, Zach led a historic spiritual movement at Asbury University, engaging tens of thousands of young people in a powerful awakening. His new book, Lower: How Humility Shapes Leaders and Transforms Culture, explores the role of humility as a leadership superpower in today’s complex world.

Where to connect with Zach & learn more:

• Grab Zach’s book Lower to dive deeper into leadership and humility
• Follow Zach on social media for ongoing leadership insights and encouragement. (Instagram)
• Visit the Barnabas Collective, Zach’s nonprofit focused on leader renewal and growth

If you’re leading Gen Z on your team — or preparing to — this episode is an essential listen. Let Jenni and Zach guide you through the challenges and opportunities of stewarding this next generation of leaders with clarity, confidence, and heart.

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In this episode of the Lead Culture Podcast, Jenni Catron wraps up our Summer of Leadership series with an essential conversation about the eight leadership skills that truly shape a healthy, sustainable culture — and why your culture plan needs to be as clear and intentional as your budget plan for next year.

If you’ve followed along this summer, you know these aren’t just “soft skills.” They’re the building blocks of influence — practical tools that help leaders inspire trust, clarity, and momentum at every level of the organization.

In this episode, Jenni recaps each skill:

• Self-Leadership:The hardest — and most crucial — person to lead is you.
• Emotional Intelligence:If you can’t read the room, you can’t lead the room.
• Communication:Clear, repeatable messages build trust and alignment.
• Decision-Making:Every choice shows your team what you really value.
• Delegation:Letting go creates trust — and margin.
• Accountability:Expecting the best shows you care.
• Feedback:It’s not criticism — it’s investment.
• Ownership:It’s not a title — it’s an attitude.

You’ll also hear fresh insights on why many leaders know these matter but still struggle to put them into action — and how to align your resources and rhythms to make culture stick for the long haul.

Jenni shares eye-opening Gallup data that reveals just how costly disengagement really is — and how your investment in culture today can fuel retention, profitability, and purpose tomorrow.

Finally, Jenni invites you into the brand-new LeadCulture Network — a community of like-minded leaders who want to keep growing, together.

Ready to close the gap between the culture you have and the culture you want? Listen in — and start building your unstoppable culture today.

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In this final episode of the Summer of Leadership series, Jenni Catron, CEO of the 4Sight Group, unpacks the leadership advantage that turns good cultures into unstoppable ones: ownership.

Drawing from a powerful real-life story of Jamie — a nonprofit leader who turned around her disengaged remote team during COVID — Jenni reveals how taking responsibility for what you can control transforms teams from average to thriving.

You’ll hear why ownership isn’t just another leadership skill — it’s an attitude and commitment that shapes culture every single day. From clarifying roles to building trust and connection, Jenni shares practical questions and actions you can put in place now to help your team act like owners — not bystanders.

You’ll also learn:

• The timeless NASA janitor story and why it still matters for leaders at every level
• Why culture is shaped daily by how you show up — and how your team mirrors what you model
• Simple check-in questions to strengthen team engagement and ownership
• How to build a culture plan that reinforces the best of your mission and values

Don’t miss this must-listen wrap-up that ties together the eight essential leadership skills from this series — and discover how the mindset of ownership can help your team grow, thrive, and become truly unstoppable.

Tune in and learn how to lead yourself well, so you can lead others better — and build the culture you’ve always wanted.

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