Blue Ox Success Series: Know Your Team, Build Your Culture

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About this Event 

Strong workplace culture doesn’t happen by accident. It starts with leaders who understand their people, recognize individual strengths, and know how to adapt their leadership approach to help each person succeed. In this interactive session, Katelin Hohertz, Owner and Executive Director of Home Instead, will explore how communication styles, mindset, leadership values, and individual strengths shape the culture of a team. Through real-world examples, discussion, and self-reflection, attendees will gain practical strategies to lead with intention, strengthen their teams, and build a workplace culture where people thrive.

Key Takeaways

• Recognize how individual strengths and work styles influence team culture.
• Better understand different communication styles and how to lead accordingly.
• Identify how your own mindset and leadership values shape the workplace around you.
• Learn practical ways to lead people based on their individual needs, goals, and potential.
• Gain tools and questions to help you intentionally build a stronger, more supportive team culture.

Who Should Attend

• Business owners who want to intentionally shape their workplace culture.
• Managers and supervisors responsible for leading and developing employees.
• Emerging leaders who want to strengthen their people-management skills.
• HR and team-development professionals focused on employee engagement and retention.
• Anyone who wants to better understand their team and become a more intentional leader.

Katelin Hohertz is the Executive Director and Co-Owner of Home Instead in the Brainerd Lakes Area, where she leads a team dedicated to Enhancing the Lives of Everyone We Encounter. With a master’s degree in clinical social work and a background in mental health, Katelin brings a people-centered perspective to leadership and business. She is passionate about building strong workplace cultures where people feel valued, understand their strengths, and are empowered to grow. Through her leadership at Home Instead, Katelin focuses on creating intentional systems, developing leaders, and building a culture that supports both the people being served and the team providing that service.