In this episode of Change Agent Leadership, I address a critical moment all leaders face: recognizing when growth slows down or habits become stale, signaling the need for transformation. Drawing inspiration from Nancy Duarte and Patti Sanchez’s book 'Illuminate,' I introduce the concept of the '(re) Dream' stage, a crucial phase where leaders can rejuvenate their vision and energy.

The episode covers how to identify signs of stagnation, the importance of 're' dreaming for personal and organizational growth, and practical steps to implement this strategy. I encourage you to reflect on your current positions, recognize areas needing revitalization, and take proactive steps to enter a new era of leadership.

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▶️ Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Change Agent Leadership

00:50 Recognizing the Need to (Re) Dream

02:16 Understanding the Bell Curve of Growth

04:57 Signs of Maturity and Approaching Decline

10:01 Practical Steps to (Re) Dream

16:27 The Role of a Torch Bearer

19:01 Weekly Challenge and Final Thoughts

You’ll learn:

• Why maturity isn’t the finish line—and what to do when momentum plateaus
• How to spot the signs that you’re drifting instead of growing
• How to apply the (re)Dream framework to your spiritual life, health, relationships, and leadership
• Four practical questions to help you re-dream your next era

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Are you leading… or just managing?

A lot of managers today are functioning as followers — following the system, the checklist, the policies — and never stepping into the leadership their people actually need.

In this episode, we break down the eight essential insights that separate leaders from followers and give you five practical shifts to help your team thrive.

If you want your team to feel supported, aligned, developed, and empowered — this episode is for you.

▶️Watch the video: https://youtu.be/7M9RiSDHXRw

▶️ Chapters:

00:00 Introduction: Manager vs. Leader

01:59 Insight 1: Managers Follow, Leaders Lead

04:27 Insight 2: Leading People, Not Just Tasks

06:41 Insight 3: Continuous Improvement

08:29 Insight 4: Leadership as a Creative Act

10:07 Insight 5: Emotional Intelligence in Leadership

15:05 Insight 6: Moving People Forward

16:13 Insight 7: Taking Responsibility

17:00 Insight 8: Leadership is a Choice

18:06 Practical Shifts from Follower to Leader

23:29 Conclusion and Call to Action

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In this episode, I sit down with leadership coach and author Jenni Catron to unpack Culture Matters: A Framework for Helping Your Team Grow, Thrive, and Be Unstoppable.

We explore why culture must be built by design rather than left to default, how leaders can honestly assess their current culture, and practical ways to turn values from words on a wall into lived behaviors.

Jenni walks through her five-phase framework—Assess, Define, Build, Equip, Commit—and shares actionable tools (Values Grid, Employee Journey Grid) to embed culture into daily rhythms.

Whether you lead a nonprofit, church, or business, this conversation helps you clarify, reinforce, and sustain a healthy culture.

Key Takeaways
• You already have a culture—ask: Is it the one you want?
• Early teams may “catch” culture by proximity, but growth requires intentional definition and design.
• Leadership leakage is real: what leaders do shapes culture more than what they say.
• Think patience and persistence, culture is a slow build that becomes momentum.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:49 Jenny's Journey to Leadership and Culture
03:19 The Importance of Intentional Culture
06:58 Assessing Your Current Culture
15:05 Defining Your Values
20:42 Building Culture Through Systems and Rhythms
25:39 The Importance of Patience in Leadership
26:39 Developing and Resourcing Your Team
28:44 Equipping Leaders to Reinforce Culture
32:12 Commitment to Culture Over the Long Haul
37:07 Leadership Leakage: Unintentional Cultural Influences
39:26 Starting Your Culture Transformation Journey
42:44 Common Pitfalls in Changing Culture
46:00 Final Thoughts on Leadership and Culture

Jenni Catron — Culture Matters: A Framework for Helping Your Team Grow, Thrive, and Be Unstoppable. Visit culturemattersbook.com for free resources and tools.

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