Relationship Equity

About Relationship Equity

Do you want to learn how to build lasting and meaningful relationships in your personal and professional life? Do you want to hear from successful leaders who have positively impacted thousands of lives with their vision and values? Do you want to discover the power of Relationship Equity, a principle that can transform your career and your happiness? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you need to listen to Relationship Equity with Richard Walker, a podcast that explores the stories and insights of people who have mastered the art of connecting with others. In each episode, Richard Walker, the CEO of York Solutions a prominent IT consulting firm, sits down with guests who have made a positive difference in the world through their work, their passion, or their generosity. Relationship Equity is more than just a podcast. It’s a movement. It’s a mindset. It’s a way of living that can enrich your life and the lives of those around you. Join Richard Walker and his guests as they inspire you to invest in your relationships and reap the rewards of Relationship Equity. Subscribe today and don’t miss an episode!

Publisher

Richard Walker

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

19 Mar 2024

Latest episode

22 Sept 2025

Latest episodes

30 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   22 Sept 2025

   Authenticity, Curiosity, and Leadership with Michael Jones (Part Two)

   In the second half of their conversation, Richard Walker and Michael Jones, President and CEO of Delta Dental of Arizona, go deeper into servant leadership, company culture, and the balance between empathy and tough business decisions. Michael shares how Delta Dental of Arizona logged nearly 1,000 volunteer hours and 27 community events in a single year, explaining why leading with service creates a ripple effect across teams and communities. He unpacks his non-negotiables as a CEO, the importance of aligning personal values with business strategy, and why respect and dignity must guide even the hardest calls. The discussion also explores the long-term value of relationships, the danger of short-term thinking, and how technology, data, and AI are transforming healthcare. With practical lessons on leadership, authenticity, and intentional innovation, this episode offers a masterclass in leading with both heart and results.

2. 

   15 Sept 2025

   Authenticity, Curiosity, and Leadership with Michael Jones (Part One)

   In this episode, Richard Walker sits down with Michael Jones, President and CEO of Delta Dental of Arizona, for a conversation about leadership, relationships, and the power of giving back. Michael shares his journey from growing up in inner-city Chicago with a single mother to leading a major healthcare organization. He reflects on how education, family values, and servant leadership shaped his path. Richard and Michael revisit their shared work with Genesis Works, a nonprofit that helps underserved high school students gain life-changing opportunities, and discuss why authentic relationships are at the heart of both personal and professional success. From stories about building networks to the importance of curiosity, listening, and authenticity, this conversation is packed with practical insights on how to lead with both head and heart.

3. 

   30 Jun 2025

   Beyond Code: How Curiosity & Relationships Forge Top Tech Leaders with Jim Graham & Melissa Flicek (Part Two)

   Melissa Flicek and Jim Graham share strategies for organizational change, including prototyping and stakeholder analysis, in an interview with Richard Walker, offering insights into leadership and relationship-building.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

7 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 34 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

39

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

71