Erica Dhawan Livres

From Erica Dhawan, co-author of Get Big Things Done, comes a definitive guide to effective communication in a digital world. With delayed email replies, awkward video chats, and ambiguous texts, it's no wonder that understanding each other has become increasingly challenging. As we rely more on screens, traditional body language cues are often lost. However, Dhawan, a thought leader on collaboration, explores how new signals and cues have emerged in our digital interactions across various demographics. In person, we express attentiveness through body language—leaning in, smiling, and making eye contact. Online, the equivalent is found in careful reading and clear writing, which convey empathy and understanding. Dhawan emphasizes that a phone or video call can be more effective than countless emails. This guide transforms daily misunderstandings into shared principles that enhance connection, regardless of distance. By examining diverse forms of communication—from large conferences to everyday texts—Dhawan provides insights and solutions to foster trust and clarity in our rapidly evolving communication landscape.

Connectional Intelligence reveals the essential skill for achieving significant accomplishments in the 21st century, transcending traditional notions of success tied to intelligence, passion, or luck. In today's competitive landscape, these traits alone are insufficient. The concept of Connectional Intelligence is introduced as a transformative ability to merge knowledge, ambition, and human capital, enabling individuals to forge global connections that generate extraordinary value and meaning. This modern skill is as groundbreaking as Emotional Intelligence was in the 1990s, impacting various fields such as business, sports, academia, health, and politics. It empowers individuals to rally support, drive innovation, and implement solutions to complex challenges efficiently and creatively. The text illustrates how diverse individuals—from a small-town pumpkin grower addressing the global food crisis to a Fortune 500 executive reshaping company culture through storytelling—leverage Connectional Intelligence to become influential change-makers. The authors, Erica Dhawan and Saj-nicole Joni, provide insights into how these leaders harness Connectional Intelligence to realize their ambitious personal and professional aspirations, demonstrating that anyone can achieve remarkable outcomes through this skill.