RESOURCES AND INSIGHTS
Today’s leaders are navigating burned-out teams, rising disengagement, and growing division while still being expected to deliver strong results. This white paper introduces Relational Leadership, a practical, research-informed framework for strengthening connection, trust, and engagement across organizations. Drawing on insights from UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School faculty and real-world leadership experience, it offers concrete guidance for building the kinds of relationships that support performance, resilience, and innovation.
This white paper delves into actionable steps, including:
Strong, trust-based relationships directly influence engagement, retention, performance, and organizational outcomes.
Leaders create better connections with others by first understanding how their own experiences, assumptions, and habits shape their behavior at work.
When people feel connected and valued, they are more willing to take risks, share ideas, and contribute creatively, making relationships a foundation for long-term innovation and organizational health.
UPCOMING
The program is a premier, on-campus experience designed for government professionals aspiring to advance their leadership journey and prepare for senior executive roles.
The Frontiers of Business Conference convenes corporate executives, top researchers and policy leaders to share objective, evidence-based solutions for the Kenan Institute’s annual Grand Challenge.
The Talent Management Institute provides simple, science-based, talent-building processes for driving organizational performance. Develop the skills you need to be a talent-building leader.
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