How to be more Connection Intelligent, with Jenny Ainsworth
About this episode
Bob Gentle interviews Jenny Ainsworth about her book 'Connection Intelligence' and the importance of understanding different perspectives in leadership.
In a world where our teams are spread across different locations and generations, feeling truly connected can be a challenge. We have more tools than ever to communicate, yet loneliness and misunderstanding are on the rise. This has a real impact on everything from team morale to efficiency. In this episode, I speak with Jenny Ainsworth about her new book and framework, "Connection Intelligence," which offers a new way to bridge these divides. We explore why the old ways of engaging with our teams are no longer enough and how a deeper understanding of different perspectives is essential for any leader. Here are three key things we discussed: ✳️ The evolution of intelligence in the workplace, moving beyond IQ and EQ (Emotional Intelligence) to include DQ (Digital Quotient) and, most importantly, CQ (Connection Intelligence). ✳️ Why so many employees feel disconnected and lonely, even when they are part of a remote or hybrid team, and how this impacts the business. ✳️ The "Acknowledge, Appreciate, and Align" framework - a practical method for understanding your own lens, respecting the views of others, and co-creating a better path forward. Based on our conversation, here are three…
People in this episode
Host: Bob Gentle
Guest: Jenny Ainsworth
Topics covered
- Connection Intelligence
- team engagement
- remote work
- loneliness in the workplace
- leadership
- communication
Keywords
- Connection Intelligence
- team morale
- digital communication
- leadership strategies
- employee engagement
- loneliness
- workplace intelligence
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Connection Intelligence, The Art of Explanation
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