Leading Through Connection: Navigating the Challenges of Human Relationships in Leadership

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Event Description:

Leadership is more than strategy and decision-making—it’s about people. This interactive Zoom lesson explores the emotional and relational complexities leaders face when guiding teams, managing conflict, and building trust.

Participants will be introduced to the Grand Canyon Theory—a powerful framework for understanding disconnection in relationships—and will gain practical tools that examine three key elements of behavior that can enhance communication, empathy, and collaboration.

Through real-world scenarios, reflective exercises, and actionable strategies, this course empowers leaders to navigate difficult relationships, communicate with greater emotional intelligence, and foster resilient, trust-based environments.

Whether you’re a seasoned executive or an emerging leader, this course offers essential insights for strengthening relational dynamics and leading with authenticity. These relationship-building skills are essential for project managers leading cross-functional teams and managing diverse stakeholders.

PMI PDUs: 0 Ways of Working, 0 Business Acumen, 1 Power Skills

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  1. Understand and explain the Grand Canyon Theory as a metaphor for relational disconnection in leadership and team dynamics.
  2. Identify the three key behavioral elements that influence the quality of human relationships in a leadership context.
  3. Apply a structured tool designed to assess and diagnose elemental weaknesses in team relationships, helping leaders pinpoint specific areas for improvement.

Written by Dr. Lynette Reed
Dr. Lynette Reed is a writer, researcher, and advisor about human potential. She has mentored people from businesses, not-for-profits, schools, allied health agencies, chambers of commerce, government, and churches. She has taught courses on team building, leadership, ethics, world religion, and world cultures. Her current literary contributions include an executive summary paperback titled, Fixing the Problem: Making Changes in How You Deal with Challenges, book contributions, articles, guest radio appearances, and a series of children’s books with Abingdon Press. She is also a co-founder and board member of the Institute for Soul-Centered Life and Leadership in Austin, Texas, and a participating board member for the Inclusion Crowd Think Tank based in London. Lynette holds a Doctor of Ministry in Spirituality, Sustainability, and Inter-Religious Dialogue and a Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders. These experiences have helped her create the change model she teaches to help strengthen individuals and organizations. On a personal note, she is an amateur photographer and songwriter who loves travel.
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