Redefining Success in the Digital World through Connectional Intelligence with Erica Dhawan
As our world becomes increasingly digitalized, Connectional Intelligence is emerging as the modern game changer, reshaping success through the power of networks and relationships.
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By Erica Dhawan
In today’s rapidly evolving landscape, financial professionals are finding more and more that success is no longer solely dependent on traditional measures like speed and intelligence. Today, the game changer lies in a modern skill known as Connectional Intelligence (CxQ).
So, what is Connectional Intelligence?
Connectional Intelligence empowers us to unlock untapped business value by harnessing the full potential of our networks and relationships.
Much like how emotional intelligence revolutionized interpersonal skills in past decades, Connectional Intelligence is reshaping how professionals navigate digital landscapes, particularly in the modern hybrid-work environment. CxQ empowers individuals to become Superconnectors who cultivate breakthrough impacts across teams and relationships.
At a glance, there are four foundational laws that shape CxQ:
Valuing People Visibly: In hybrid work, valuing others means respecting time, schedules, and ensuring engagement for all.
Communicating Carefully: Effective communication in a digital world now requires careful reading and clear writing; today’s industry leaders must be adept at connecting both in-person and remotely.
Collaborating Confidently: Inform the right people at the right time and prioritize accordingly. It’s crucial to empower our teams to collaborate effectively, regardless of the distance.
Trusting Totally: Give the benefit of the doubt. Create virtual water cooler moments. Show vulnerabilities.
Connectional Intelligence is not merely about networking, but about unlocking unprecedented value by redefining how to leverage networks to achieve transformative outcomes. It’s about fostering purposeful collaborations that transcend silos, amplify business impact, and drive innovation.
CxQ isn’t just a skill; it’s the cornerstone of success in a digitally interconnected world.
– Erica Dhawan
About The Author
Erica Dhawan | Leading authority and voice on 21st-century teamwork, collaboration, and connectional intelligence
When leaders want to break team silos, drive exponential growth and innovate through teamwork, they call Erica Dhawan. Erica Dhawan is an internationally recognized leading authority, author, and advisor on 21st-century teamwork, collaboration, and innovation. Named by Thinkers50 as the “Oprah of Management Thinkers”, she is the author of two books Get Big Things Done: The Power of Connectional Intelligence and Digital Body Language.
Having previously worked at Lehman Brothers and Barclays Capital, Erica advises and speakers to top financial and insurance services firms including Prudential, Citi, Bank of America, Schwab, JPMorgan, Jefferies, Travelers and AllState.
Want to learn more about connectional intelligence and how to integrate it into your teams? Erica’s cutting-edge research reveals the secrets of Connectional Intelligence and shows how to effectively use technology and networks to drive efficiency and growth in our practices.
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