Connecting Is Not Enough - The Networking Radio Show

In this episode of the Connected Leadership Podcast, Andy Lopata interviews Marco Buschman, Dutch leadership expert and author of the book "The Connection Quotient." They delve into the topic of the human approach to connections, emphasising building a culture of connection within an organisation. Marco introduces the concepts of EQ (Emotional Quotient), IQ (Intelligence Quotient), and CQ (Connection Quotient). Andy and Marco discuss how the quality of success within an organisation is dependent not just on individual relationships but on the connections across the team. The conversation then shifts to the importance of actively exploring, rather than trying to understand or win every argument. Marco Buschman sees the focus on fostering exploration and openness to disagreements or non-understanding, suggesting that this mindset fosters a more enriching interaction. Developing a connection culture within an organisation, Marco asserts, involves maintaining a balance between the functional (about what is be