Digital Body Language

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Erica Dhawan is an expert on collaboration in the twenty-first century. She is the founder and CEO of Cotential, a consultancy that helps companies, leaders, and managers leverage collaboration skills and behaviors to maximize their performance. Dhawan has delivered over 200 keynotes around the world, hosts the award-winning podcast Masters of Leadership, and is the coauthor of the best-selling book Get Big Things Done: The Power of Connectional Intelligence.

Disrespect, whether in relationships or the workplace, often leads to failure, with over half of employees dissatisfied with their leaders' lack of respect. The first principle of digital body language, "valuing visibly," emphasizes making appreciation explicit through attentiveness, awareness, and gratitude. This means referencing specific details, respecting others' time, accommodating personality differences, and expressing thanks to foster collaboration. Miscommunication, a major cause of project failures, highlights the second principle: "communicating carefully." Clarity in word choice, tone, and medium is essential, as digital cues like punctuation and timing carry unintended weight. Misunderstandings arise from the absence of nonverbal signals, requiring us to adapt and interpret digital interactions thoughtfully. The third principle, "collaborating confidently," involves managing emotions, setting clear goals, and maintaining open communication to navigate complex, dispersed workplaces. Finally, the fourth principle, "trusting totally," underscores the importance of vulnerability and empowerment in fostering innovation and psychological safety. By mastering these principles, we can bridge gaps across gender, geography, and generations, ensuring clarity, trust, and equity in digital communication.

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