Life comes at you fast. That was the slogan for an insurance company a few years back, and I'm sure most of us never really gave it all that much thought. Like most pithy sayings, though, there is truth in it. Much of the time,...
If you are anything like me, conflict disturbs you. I'm not a fan of it, I prefer peace and harmony. Ommmmmm. Are my "yogis" with me?! But let's be real, conflict is a part of life and even more so a part of leadership. Like I said, I...
Let's be real - finding authentic, safe, intimate friendships where you can be yourself with no expectations can be challenging. Susan E. Hinton says, “If you have two friends in your lifetime, you're lucky. If you have one good friend, you're more than lucky.” My friend,...
The most influential leaders lead themselves well and model good leadership characteristics for others to follow. Why? Because leadership is visual; it is a visual responsibility and a visual act. When people follow you as a leader, it is not what you say to them that makes...
In Jenni Catron's new book, "The 4 Dimensions of Extraordinary Leadership" she unpacks the verse below found in the gospels and applies it to exemplifying four specific dimensions of extraordinary leadership. "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind...
I can remember a time in my life where I was faced with the proverbial “fork in the road.” Someone had disappointed me and I really wanted to share my thoughts with that specific someone . . . and I mean all of my thoughts....
Jenni Catron is a leadership coach, author, speaker and has served on the executive leadership team of a couple churches. Her passion is to lead well and to inspire, equip and encourage others to do the same. She speaks at conferences and churches nationwide, seeking...
"Private encouragement without public endorsement, is like awakening a lion only to leave it in its cage." - Charlotte Gambill My mentor demonstrated what specific praise and public encouragement really looks like and I'm an example of how it impacts others. Her praise and encouragement was so effective and...
I am a proponent of leading by example. It is a very important quality for me to have as a leader and to see it exemplified in the leadership I serve. Leading by example builds trusting relationships and is a catalyst for behavior change in those...
Have you ever felt that your emotions were out-of-control and they just got the best of you? Instead of managing them in a healthy way, you paraded them on the front porch and gave them sweet tea. I know I have. Ugh. There have been many "learning opportunities" in...