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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In this episode, Jenni Catron tackles one of the most misunderstood — and underused — drivers of a healthy team culture: accountability.

Too often, leaders shy away from accountability because they fear conflict or discomfort. But when done right, accountability isn’t harsh — it’s an act of care that builds clarity, trust, and unstoppable momentum.

Jenni breaks down why so many teams struggle with accountability, how it’s directly tied to organizational clarity, and the simple habit every leader can use to make accountability work: asking, “Who’s doing what by when?”

If you want a culture where commitments matter, trust runs deep, and people deliver on what they promise, this episode will equip you to lead accountability in a way that helps your people — and your mission — thrive.

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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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Most leaders think they’re communicating clearly—but their teams feel confused, out of the loop, or even disrespected. Why the disconnect?

In this episode of the Summer of Leadership series, Jenni Catron unpacks one of the most underestimated leadership skills: communication. But not just the tactical side—she explores how intentional communication is actually one of the most powerful ways you show respect to your team.

You’ll learn:

• Why poor communication is one of the top culture killers
• The 3 questions every leader should ask before communicating anything
• How to build systems that ensure clarity and trust
• Why emotional intelligence is just as important as information
• Simple rhythms and tools that will make your team feel seen, supported, and aligned

If you want to lead a culture where people feel valued and connected, this episode is your roadmap.

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