Relationship Building Training for Leaders
Who is the course for?
This course can be taken by anyone who is looking to build authentic relationships. Leaders who desire to enhance their professional behavior and interpersonal skills will find this course advantageous for their career.
Skill Level
Foundational
Time Commitment
Weekly Time Committment
60 Minutes/Week
Duration
3 Weeks
Leader Behaviors
This course strengthens your skills in the following leader behaviors:
- Builds Trust
- Collaborates and Promotes Teamwork
- Communicates
- Demonstrates Self-Management
- Inspires
- Practices Self-Awareness
- Pursues Self-Development
Course Overview
In today’s workforce, one of the most powerful leadership skills we can have is the ability to form authentic relationships with teams and clients. Having authentic relationships enables us to develop an effective support system, work with resistance, and establish deep relationships.
This course offers the opportunity to explore the skills and behaviors needed to build authentic relationships. Participants will learn to analyze their relationships and develop a practical approach for engaging team members.
Completing this course will help you:
- Define and explore concepts that build authentic relationships.
- Discover behaviors that win people over.
- Identify personal filters that create obstacles in building successful relationships.
Learning Path
Session 1 - Defining Authentic Relationships
In this session, we will define authentic relationships and understand the reasons why they are essential to success in leadership. Participants will have an opportunity to evaluate the last five interactions they had with others to discover more about their relationships. They will also explore the concept of Emotional Bank Accounts by Stephen Covey, recognize the 3 Ps of building authentic relationships, and explore the power of vulnerability.
Virtual Session (30 minutes) + Online Journal (15 minutes) + Activity (15 minutes)
Session 2 - Behaviors That Enhance Authentic Relationships
Inspirational leaders make a strong impression on others by believing in themselves and others. In this session, participants will explore the behaviors that charismatic leaders exhibit to enhance authentic relationships including warmth, body language, listening and empathy.
Virtual Session (30 minutes) + Online Journal (15 minutes) + Activity (15 minutes)
Session 3 - Behaviors That Prevent Authentic Relationships
Sometimes, in our professional life, we need to work with people we do not particularly like. However, it is essential to maintain a professional relationship with them. In this session, participants will explore the common behaviors that prevent us from building authentic relationships and discover ways we can monitor our own behavior to ensure that we have successful relationships.
Virtual Session (30 minutes) + Online Journal (15 minutes) + Activity (15 minutes)
Leader Behaviors
This course strengthens your skills in the following leader behaviors:
- Builds Trust
- Collaborates and Promotes Teamwork
- Communicates
- Demonstrates Self-Management
- Inspires
- Practices Self-Awareness
- Pursues Self-Development
Why people choose LEL for Leadership Development
The insights from this course have changed how I approach leadership. I now feel equipped to handle challenges more effectively and inspire my team every day.
An invaluable experience! The practical strategies and hands-on exercises helped me build strong leadership skills that I apply daily in my role.
Frequently asked questions
What does building authentic relationships at work actually involve?
It means creating trust through genuine behaviors like warmth, listening, and empathy, while spotting the personal filters and habits that quietly push people away. The course uses the Emotional Bank Account idea and the 3 Ps to make it practical.
How do I keep a professional relationship with a colleague I do not like?
The course dedicates a session to exactly this, exploring the behaviors that prevent authentic relationships and how to manage your own reactions so the working relationship still functions.
Is this course useful for client-facing and sales roles?
Yes. Strong, trust-based relationships are central to sales, client services, and business development, and the skills apply directly to those roles.
Can we run this for a whole team, and can we try it first?
Yes. It can be delivered to your team and customized to your context, plans start at $12 per user per month, and you can attend a session free before committing.
How much time does it take?
Three weekly live sessions of about an hour each, facilitator-led, with reflection and practice between sessions.
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