Abstract
This research project examines relational leadership as an ethical and strategic foundation for fostering effective workplaces. Motivated by the growing importance of human connection in leadership, the study integrates philosophical insights, particularly Emmanuel Levinas’s ethics of the face of the Other, with empirical evidence on workplace relationship-building. A mixed-methods approach was used, combining a structured survey of 32 professionals with thematic analysis of qualitative responses. Results confirmed that strategies such as encouraging knowledge-sharing and cultivating positive relational climates significantly enhance employee well-being, psychological safety, and organizational performance. Knowledge-sharing emerged as the most effective strategy, while relationship-building was found to be underutilized in hybrid work settings. The study concludes that leadership grounded in relational ethics not only supports individual flourishing but also drives long-term organizational success, underscoring the need for intentional relational practices across both in-person and remote environments.
Date Created
05/09/2025
Project Type
Capstone
College or School
College of Professional Studies Granite Division
Program or Major
Leadership
Subject
Relational Leadership
Date
Spring 2025
Language
English
Recommended Citation
Hunt, Nathaniel (Spring 2025). A Relational Approach to Workplace Leadership (Capstone Project). MSLD, University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies.
A brief description of key relationship-building strategies highlighted in A Relational Approach to Workplace Leadership
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Applied Ethics Commons, Leadership Commons, Organizational Behavior and Theory Commons, Performance Management Commons, Training and Development Commons