Business Chemistry

Foreword

By Punit Renjen

I spend much of my time on the road, meeting and working with business leaders from around the world. The insights I gain—about the world, about people, even about myself— are a constant source of learning and inspiration.

Probably the most valuable insight for me thus far concerns what it takes to effectively connect with other people. And it is not what you might think.

While my experience has shown me that, as human beings, we are more alike than we are different, it has also helped me to see that similarities are not the only basis for connection. It is when we understand and effectively navigate our differences that some of the most meaningful connections are made. That is what makes Business Chemistry such an effective tool.

Consider all of the different types of people you encounter in the course of your day-to-day interactions. People who prioritize diplomacy, and others who prefer candor; people who focus on the big picture, and others who live in the details; people who like the slow play, and others who want to cut to the chase. Business Chemistry provides a framework for identifying these different types of people so that you know quickly what approach to take and when. Have you ever tried to walk through a detailed slide deck with a big-ideas person? Not fun. And more importantly, not effective.

By helping to identify people's working styles, Business Chemistry produces the kind of seamless collaboration that normally takes years of working ...