The Relational Leadership Podcast

The Relational Leadership Podcast

Leonard and Steve discuss all things related to Relational Leadership. As you listen, you’ll discover how this form of leadership can help you improve your performance in business and improve your personal life. Relational Leaders are focused on Purpose, Principles, People and Profits. We believe there are four constants of success: Conversation, Connection, Collaboration, and Community. We’ll explore all these concepts and more as we take a deep dive into Relational Leadership.

Episodes

May 12, 2025 54 mins

Leonard and Stephen discuss Collaboration.

Stephen Otterstrom - https://sotterconsulting.com - Stephen@sotterconsulting.com

Leonard Cochran - https://UpWordsUnlimited.com – Leonard@UpWordsUnlimited.com

References:

Fearless Organizations by Amy Edmonson

Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck

Relational Leadership An Introduction and The Four Constants of Success by Leonard Cochran

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Leonard and Stephen discuss Employee Discipline.

Stephen Otterstrom - https://sotterconsulting.com - Stephen@sotterconsulting.com

Leonard Cochran - https://UpWordsUnlimited.com – Leonard@UpWordsUnlimited.com

References:

The Fearless Organization by Amy Edmondson

Radical Candor by Kim Scott

Relational Leadership An Introduction and The Four Constants of Success by Leonard Cochran

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March 13, 2025 63 mins

Leonard and Stephen discuss Employee Development.

Stephen Otterstrom - https://sotterconsulting.com - Stephen@sotterconsulting.com

Leonard Cochran - https://UpWordsUnlimited.com – Leonard@UpWordsUnlimited.com

References:

Thought Exchange -  Gen Z at Work

Center for Creative Leadership - 70/20/10 Rule

Relational Leadership An Introduction, by Leonard Cochran

 

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March 6, 2025 60 mins

Leonard and Stephen discuss Emotional Intelligence.

Stephen Otterstrom - https://sotterconsulting.com - Stephen@sotterconsulting.com

Leonard Cochran - https://UpWordsUnlimited.com – Leonard@UpWordsUnlimited.com

References:

Daniel Goleman’s 5 Elements of Emotional Intelligence

Plutchik's wheel of emotions

Eve Glicksman  Managers Have a Bigger Impact on Employee Mental Health than Therapists

Relational Leadership An Introduction, by ...

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February 20, 2025 73 mins

Leonard and Stephen discuss what Leonard calls the Four Constants of Success: Conversation, Connection, Collaboration, Community.

Stephen Otterstrom - https://sotterconsulting.com - Stephen@sotterconsulting.com

Leonard Cochran - https://UpWordsUnlimited.com – Leonard@UpWordsUnlimited.com

References:

Conversational Intelligence by Judith Glaser

Wired to Connect by Britt Andreatta

Relational Leadership An Introduction, by Leonard Coc...

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Leonard and Stephen discuss some of the concepts of Relational Leadership as referenced in Leonard's book.

Stephen Otterstrom - https://sotterconsulting.com - Stephen@sotterconsulting.com

Leonard Cochran - https://UpWordsUnlimited.com – Leonard@UpWordsUnlimited.com

References:

Relational Leadership An Introduction, by Leonard Cochran

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February 10, 2025 55 mins

Leonard and Stephen discuss the new hire interview process from a Relational Leadership perspective.

Stephen Otterstrom - https://sotterconsulting.com - Stephen@sotterconsulting.com

Leonard Cochran - https://UpWordsUnlimited.com – Leonard@UpWordsUnlimited.com

References:

Relational Leadership An Introduction, by Leonard Cochran

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February 6, 2025 62 mins

Leonard and Stephen discuss Relational Leadership.

This episode focuses on relationships at work.

Stephen Otterstrom - https://sotterconsulting.com - Stephen@sotterconsulting.com

Leonard Cochran - https://UpWordsUnlimited.com – Leonard@UpWordsUnlimited.com

References:

Radical Candor, by Kim Scott

Relational Leadership An Introduction, by Leonard Cochran

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