Human-Centered Leadership: Cultivating Connection and Values-Driven Practices in the Military

Facilitated by: Diane Ryan

Friday, April 25th
2:00 - 3:00pm CST
Credits Available: 1 CE

Military organizations are often characterized by rigid hierarchies and a strong focus on control, which can unintentionally foster dehumanization and undermine relationships within teams. This presentation explores the transformative potential of human-centered leadership practices in such environments, focusing on how leaders can build trust, foster connection, and sustain mission success through a values-driven approach.

Participants will learn how to develop a personal leadership philosophy anchored in core values, ensuring that those values guide their behaviors and decision-making. The session will also explore relationship-oriented strategies to counteract the depersonalizing effects of hierarchy, emphasizing respect, empathy, and mutual understanding.

Through real-world examples and actionable frameworks, attendees will gain tools to balance the operational demands of such high-stakes environments with leadership practices that prioritize a “People First” mentality—empowering individuals and fostering resilience.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Identify the influences that contribute to your leader self-concept.
  2. Recognize how leader development efforts facilitate trust and improve performance.
  3. Apply the tools to develop and implement a personal leadership philosophy.