Leadership on and off the dance floor: “three levels of connection” framework

«Connection» has become one of the most popular words in the agenda of 21st century business life. We are living in a connected age, our connections matter more than ever, and building connections has been not only easier, but also much more expected. Thanks to technology, businesses have become even more globally connected, collaborating across geographies and industries. An IBM survey of 1,700 CEOs and senior leaders from around the world showed that leaders recognize that the new connected era is fundamentally changing how customers, employees and partners engage. Consequently, such a dynamically and globally intercon-nected world also invalidates old approaches to business and necessitates new sets of leadership skills.