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So, what is Relational Leadership?
Relational leadership is based on the premise that building strong relationships is the most rewarding path to professional success and a fulfilling life.
Success without fulfillment is attainable, but who truly wants that?
Far too often, we celebrate the leaders who are willing to sacrifice their health, relationships and general wellbeing in the pursuit of professional achievement.
Our mission is to establish a new paradigm personal growth and business success that is centered on the quality of our relationships.
If we aim to create true harmony in our important relationships, we will master the most important inter-personal skills and become the best version of ourselves in the process.
So, how does it work?
Relational Leaders take full responsibility for the quality of their relationships. That could be a coworker, investor, spouse, or family member. They reject the victim mindset of blaming others for their circumstances.
They learn to view everyone as allies in their journey toward self-actualization.
They recognize that nurturing healthy relationships is a force multiplier for their personal growth and external influence.
They also embrace their authenticity as an act of service to others. They understand that authenticity with positive intent is one of the most effective tools to foster genuine connections and trust.
To help Relational Leaders to develop their skills, we focus on mastering three core skills that we call “The 3 C’s”
Confidence
Confidence is the feeling of believing and liking ourselves. We achieve this state by living with personal integrity and honoring our agreements. We start by guiding people from reactivity to internal-peace and self-respect. From this place, we feel good in our bodies and naturally earn the respect of others naturally.
Major skills include;
Emotional mastery
Personal integrity
Core values
Transforming limiting beliefs/stories
Communication
Words are our primary tool for creating connection. We help leaders to master the skill of clear, concise and constructive communication when it matters most. We show people how their authenticity can be the most effective pathway to cultivate influence and inspire others to action.
Major skills include;
Social Flow - Intentionality, Curiosity, Authenticity and Presence
Sharing objectively and avoiding judgement (non-violent communication)
Conflict resolution
Pitching presenting and sales
The art of appreciation
Culture of connection
This is all about building the habit of meaningful connection in our lives and places of work. As Stephen Covey says, “we are not what we do, we are what we do consistently. We help Relational Leaders to understand the practices, rituals and techniques that engineer the types of conversations and interactions we want to see consistently.
Major skills include;
Setting boundaries, agreements and expectations
Systemizing tools and techniques for effective communication
How to gather people effectively (events, meetings and social gatherings)
Games and activities to foster connection
If you are interested in learning more about the relational path to leading powerfully, living fully and loving deeply, join us on the adventure.
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Weekly posts outlining various concepts related to Relational Leadership; authentic confidence, conscious communication, meaningful human connection and practical techniques to transform anxiety and reactivity.
Podcasts interviewing top thought leaders and entrepreneurs focus on relational intelligence and human connection.
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Access to my paid course on “how to get a yes.” How to pitch, present and sell authentically.
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Who am I?
I’m an Austin based social entrepreneur, writer and relationship-centric leadership coach. Forbes recently called me “Dale Carnegie for the digital age” and I think that’s a fun way to think about what I’m up to. Dale Carnegie was a pioneer in the arena of “inter-personal development”.
Like Carnegie, I am creating a body of work that shows modern day leaders how to become the best version of themselves by improving their relationships. In today’s world of hyper-automation, interpersonal skills are more important than ever.
If I were going to sum up why I’m here, it is to help people to connect. With themselves, others and the work that matters to them. I have spent years codifying systems to help people transform their reactivity into inner peace, conscious communication and courageous action in their lives.
These days, I am focused on leadership coaching, writing my first book (Social Flow) and training companies that want to help their leaders to communicate and connect more effectively. I’ve been fortunate to advise the founders of companies worth more than $4B in collective valuations.
Before I transitioned into this full-time coach and facilitator role, I was hustling to create mission driven companies. After a wild journey, my latest latest, Tribute.co became an 8-figure business and made it all the way to #256 on the INC500. The organization has helped more than 6,000,000 people to share appreciation-filled video montages with friends, family and coworkers around the globe.
Before that, I started a children's nonprofit called Dreams for Kids DC that provided adaptive athletic opportunities for younger people with disabilities in the DC metro area. I’m deeply proud of all the great work we did there and all they are still doing so support the kids to this day.
The book I am writing is a practical solution to the loneliness and social anxiety that so many are dealing with today. The book is called Social Flow and it is based on a simple 4-question framework that anyone can use to transform anxiety into confidence, meaningful conversation and connection.
I love to speak and have supported incredible organizations like The Cleveland Clinic, Mastercard and Google. I especially love to facilitate conference opening workshops that help meeting planners to super charge the conversations at their events.
Thanks for joining. I’m grateful that you’re here.
-Andrew
