Why Relationships Are Key To Leadership With Dr. Adam C. Bandelli

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In this episode, Mike Gardon chats with Adam C. Bandelli. Founder & Managing Director of Bandelli & Associates, Dr. Adam C. Bandelli is an organizational psychologist and seasoned leadership advisor with over twenty years of corporate consulting experience. Adam's calling and purpose in life is to help the leaders identify, embrace, and unleash their true authentic selves. In his latest book Relational Intelligence, he details the five essential skills he has found to create life-changing relationships. Adam received his Ph.D. and master’s degree from the University of South Florida in Industrial-Organizational Psychology. Now, he runs Bandelli & Associates where he and his consultants leverage psychological insights to help their clients unleash their true leadership potential. Prior to founding his current agency, Adam was a Partner with Korn Ferry, where he coached C-suite executives. He has been featured in Chief Executive Magazine, SUCCESS, Fast Company, HR.com and more. He hopes that through his work and book, he can help eradicate the stigma that people with mental health disorders are damaged or broken and change the stereotypes that are associated with people who have bipolar disorder.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN:

What is organizational psychology?
What drew Adam to organizational psychology
Why mental health is so important to Adam
Advice for someone coming to grips with that they need help
How Adam’s experiences with mental health informed his work on relationships and leadership
Adam’s definition of relational intelligence
5 essential skills to create life changing relationships
1. Establish rapport
2. Being understanding of others
3. Embracing individual differences
4. Developing trust
5. Cultivating influence
The connection between trustful leaders and The Great Resignation, Covid and quiet quitting
How different leaders lead and different leadership styles
Why relational intelligence is important now

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