Lead Culture with Jenni Catron 307 | Build a Culture Playbook That Lasts: Operational Rhythms for Teams
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Sep 10, 2025 Carson Pedraza, Executive Director of Operations at Local Church in South Florida, discusses the vital role of intentional operational rhythms in shaping a thriving culture. He shares insights on how culture naturally defaults without design, the importance of infusing values into everyday practices, and creating systems that ensure culture is lived, not just written. They dive into strategies for fostering team cohesion, adapting culture-building activities on a budget, and making impactful changes to enhance organizational culture over time.
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Hire For Values Through Culture Interviews
- Interview candidates separately for culture by asking behavior-based questions tied to your values.
- Use peer lunches to see authentic behavior and let team members flag misfits before hiring.
Onboard By Immersing New Hires
- Onboard new hires by designing experiences that reflect your values, like personalized welcome baskets and a culture field guide.
- Meet new hires with directors to share both ministry function and heart, accelerating cultural alignment.
Make Staff Meetings Reinforce Values
- Turn staff meeting rhythms into culture tools with a consistent monthly agenda tied to values.
- Schedule celebration, learning, culture teaching, and worship to repeatedly rehearse your DNA.