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title: "281 | More Than a Statement: How to Write & Live Out Staff Values"
description: Turn values into daily habits! Jenni Catron & Dorian Botsis share strategies for culture, leadership, and team engagement. Listen now!
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# [281 | More Than a Statement: How to Write & Live Out Staff Values](https://podcast.get4sight.com/280-the-learn-it-all-leader-how-curiosity-self-leadership-create-unstoppable-teams-0)

 Written by [Jenni Catron](https://podcast.get4sight.com/author/jenni-catron) | Feb 25, 2025 11:30:00 AM

# 281 | More Than a Statement: How to Write & Live Out Staff Values

Culture isn’t just about perks—it’s about the daily rhythms that define how a team works together. In this episode of the **LeadCulture Podcast**, host **Jenni Catron** sits down with **Dorian Botsis** to explore the **intentional work of building a thriving organizational culture**. They unpack practical strategies for moving beyond values as statements on a wall and turning them into actionable principles that shape team dynamics.

Dorian shares insights from the **Lead Culture Workshop**, offering **innovative approaches to embedding values** into meetings, team engagement, and leadership rhythms. They also dive into the **power of feedback**, the challenges of **remote work**, and how to **balance innovation and focus** in a fast-paced environment.

Tune in to discover:

✅ Why **self-leadership** is the foundation for leading others  
✅ How to make values **memorable and actionable** (hint: sticky statements matter!)  
✅ The **key role of meetings** in reinforcing culture and accountability  
✅ Why **proactive culture work** prevents crises before they happen  
✅ How to foster **collaboration, celebration, and team morale**  
✅ The **Lead Culture Framework**—a practical tool for assessing and strengthening your team’s culture

Whether you’re a church leader, business executive, or team manager, this episode will equip you with the tools to **intentionally shape a culture where people thrive**.

 

Resources:

[4 Steps to Writing Values that are More Than Statements on a Wall](https://share.hsforms.com/1JsqsY-0mS3KraBo37FfZng4tohd)  
[LeadCulture Workshop](https://www.get4sight.com/cultureworkshop)  
[Culture Works Values Course](https://4sight-group.teachable.com/p/culture-works)  
[Connect with Dorian for 1:1 Coaching](https://www.get4sight.com/coaching)

 

 

 

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