Leading with Sense: Dr. Valérie Gauthier on the Power of Savoir-Relier

Dr. Valérie Gauthier, Associate Professor of Languages and Cultures at HEC Paris, presents a compelling vision of relational leadership grounded in her Savoir-Relier methodology. She argues that without relationships, there is no leadership, and that effective leaders must be genuine, generous, and generative, building trust, creating safe spaces, and aligning performance with happiness. Drawing on powerful examples, including a life-saving intuitive decision during an avalanche and her research on poetic translation, she shows how leaders can combine intuition with rational analysis, translate complexity into shared meaning, and balance structure with freedom in today’s fast-changing, technology-driven world. Her work ultimately calls for a shift from power- and status-based leadership toward action-oriented, human-centered leadership that honors individual stories, embraces cultural complexity beyond stereotypes, and engages people through authentic connection and shared purpose. This podcast is brought to you by Global Management Consultancy. For more information, please visit www.globalmanagementconsultancy.com. Disclaimer: A. The background music incorporated in this video is the intellectual property of its respective developer and is protected under applicable copyright laws. Notwithstanding that it is a free-to-use version, Business Talk, Global Management Consultancy, and Deepak Bhatt do not own, and expressly do not claim, any rights, title, or interest in or to this music. B. Dr. Valérie Gauthier shared powerful insights from her acclaimed book Leading with Sense: The Intuitive Power of Savoir-Relier in an engaging conversation on the Business Talk podcast. The uploaded video contains copyrighted content, so changing any graphics, music, or on-screen appearance of the author or host is not allowed.