How Leaders Think with Kenny Lange

How Ashley Smalley Thinks About Building Relational Leadership in Business

Jul 10, 2024

Ashley Smalley, an expert in relational leadership, discusses the importance of genuine connection in business, embodying core values, and practical steps for leading relationally. She emphasizes the value of loving people well, getting to know employees beyond their roles, and creating a caring environment. This interview provides actionable insights on investing time in relationships, showing vulnerability, and prioritizing employee well-being.

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Quick takeaways

Relational leadership requires genuine care and strong connections with team members for effective leadership.

Vulnerability fosters authenticity and trust in leadership, promoting openness, and a culture of accountability.

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Leadership and Relational Style

Being a leader involves genuinely caring for people and forming strong connections. Relational leadership was highlighted at a conference where the focus was on operating businesses with a kingdom mindset, emphasizing the importance of building relationships with teams. True leadership entails going beyond being 'accessible' on surface; it requires actively seeking out and investing in others, showing genuine care and making time to communicate value.

Intro

2min

The Significance of Relational Leadership in Business

26min

Prioritizing People Over Tasks in Leadership Roles

2min

Prioritizing Time and Relationships in Business for Long-term Success

3min

Exploring Relational Leadership and a Book Recommendation

2min

Discussing Business Website, Social Media, and Sharing Podcast Content

2min

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/

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