Leadership isn’t just about strategy or execution — it’s about influence, trust, and the ability to inspire. And the surprising truth is this: the same skills that strengthen your most personal relationships are the ones that make you an extraordinary leader.

In this session, Gary Smart — career engineer, best-selling author, and award-winning speaker — shares the lesson he wishes he had known earlier: that empathy, presence, and courage in relationships translate into influence, clarity, and impact at work. With more than 30 years in technical and corporate environments, and two decades of lived experience in marriage and family, Gary reveals how human connection is the missing link in sustainable leadership.

As you discover why better lovers make better leaders, you’ll begin to notice how the way you listen, the way you communicate, and the way you show up in relationships mirrors the way you lead. You’ll leave with practical tools and fresh conviction that building stronger relationships — both at home and at work — is the most powerful career advantage you can create.