Why Development Is a Relationship
Description
Most leaders treat development like a checkbox — a course, a conference, an annual review.
But what if the real key to growth and retention isn’t an event… but a relationship?
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel sits down with leadership and career development expert Julie Winkle Giulioni to rethink how growth actually happens at work — through trust, curiosity, and small, meaningful moments shared every day.
Julie breaks down why:
- Development only happens when people feel supported
- “No time” is a leadership myth (and how great leaders use micro-moments)
- Curiosity is the gateway to better conversations
- Leaders must model their own learning
- The multidimensional career framework goes far beyond promotions
- Daily questions can build engagement, growth, and retention
- Development transforms workplace culture one relationship at a time
If you want to grow your people, deepen trust, build stronger teams, and become a leader people want to work for — this conversation will change how you think about development forever.
💡 Perfect for leaders, managers, culture builders, and anyone navigating their own career journey.
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