How to be more Connection Intelligent, with Jenny Ainsworth

How to be more Connection Intelligent, with Jenny Ainsworth

From Building your LeaderBrand - Personal Branding, Digital Marketing, Sales, Leadership & Linkedin for Expert Business Owners & Executives. by Bob Gentle Personal Branding & Monetization Coach

April 6, 2026 · 48 min · Episode 337

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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