Prioritizing People Over Tasks in Leadership Roles

On today's episode of "How Leaders Think" Kenny Lange sits down with Ashley Smalley to delve into the importance of relational leadership and building a kingdom culture in business. In this insightful conversation, they discuss the disparity between claimed accessibility and genuine connection, the crucial role of embodying core values, and practical steps for leading relationally, such as scheduling one-on-one meetings. Ashley shares her thoughts on loving people well in a business context and highlights the value of getting to know employees beyond their professional roles. Whether you're leading a team or managing a business, this interview offers actionable insights into investing time in relationships, showing vulnerability, and creating an environment where employees feel genuinely cared for.

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Ashley Smalley's Resources:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-smalley-1362bb175/
Website: https://smalleyconsulting.lpages.co/faithatwork/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdkE_H6IclEZSbdRXyukZ_A
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashleysmalleyconsulting/

Other Resources:
Reclaim AI Scheduling: https://reclaim.ai/r/s/agAKR

#RelationalLeadership #GenuineCare #LeadershipValues

• (00:00) - Intro
• (05:26) - Leaders must be approachable and accessible.
• (07:05) - British-accent speaker emphasizes importance of parental guidance.
• (11:47) - Exploring motives and impact of faith-driven leadership.
• (14:18) - Understanding stories helps love challenging individuals more.
• (19:00) - Father was a natural, respected leader.
• (19:47) - Encouraging tough love with personal connections.
• (25:11) - Driven individual shares challenges and successes.
• (27:19) - Extroverted, task-driven coach focuses on people.
• (31:20) - Starting with empathy is valuable and impactful.
• (35:01) - Ending