246: Leading with Humanity: Jen Croneberger on Relational Leadership in a High-Tech World

In times of uncertainty and change, how do we lead in a way that keeps people at the center? With shifting workplace dynamics, evolving leadership expectations, and constant pressure to adapt to the high-tech world, it’s easy to get caught up in the mechanics of leadership and forget the human side of it.

In this conversation, I sit down with Jen Croneberger, an expert in relational leadership, to talk about what it really takes to build strong, connected teams. She introduces her BRAVE methodology—belonging, resilience, authenticity, vulnerability, and empathy—and shares why these qualities are more important than ever. We dig into the realities of leadership today—how AI is changing the way we work and why technology can enhance efficiency, but it can’t replace human connection. From navigating tough conversations to balancing performance with people, this episode is packed with insights for leaders who want to show up with confidence and heart.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why relational leadership is more important than ever
• How to build a workplace culture based on trust, inclusion, and belonging
• The BRAVE methodology and how it strengthens leadership effectiveness
• How AI is impacting leadership and decision-making—and what it can’t replace
• How to lead teams through change, uncertainty, and ethical challenges
• Why human skills—like empathy and emotional intelligence—are the new hard skills
• And more!

"Human skills are the new hard skills. The best leaders prioritize connection, trust, and emotional intelligence to build thriving teams." – Jen Croneberger

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**Useful links**

• Connect with today’s guest and sponsor, Jen Croneberger:
• • Website: https://thehli.com/ 
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/humanleadershipinstitute 
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jencroneberger/ 
• Jen’s current read: The Pivot Year by Brianna Wiest
• If you are ready to uplevel your career, get unstuck or you are simply ready to unlock those leadership time-management techniques then join us in my monthly career & leadership coaching program exclusively for women in tech: https://www.tonicollis.com/academy 
• Catch the show notes, and more details about today's episode here: https://tonicollis.com/episode246
• Check us out on Youtube.
• Join the Leading Women in Tech community in Slack where we discuss all-the-things for women’s tech leadership, covering everything from early-career leadership to C-level executives.

This episode was sponsored by our guest, Jen Croneberger. Thank you Jen for helping to bring Leading Women in Tech to this community!