I’m writing a new book on cultural intelligence (CQ) and I need your help coming up with a title. Some of you might find it hard to believe that I actually have more to say about this topic but unlike…
Read MoreI often wince when I hear managers from outside the U.S. who are committed to the values of cultural intelligence frequently make reference to the “black man”, the “gal” at the office, or the “marketing guys”. (Of course I hear…
Read MoreMost people involved in international work are faced with the dilemma of what to do when “extra payment” is expected. A police officer pulls you over and offers you the option of "paying in cash now". An immigration official suggests…
Read MoreAs an American who writes and consults on issues related to cultural intelligence, I’ll readily admit we Americans continue to earn the title “Ugly American” fair and square. Mind you, most American travelers I meet don’t intentionally try to come…
Read MoreI’m in Thailand this week. The other day, my American friend and I were boarding a plane here. My friend said, “Most Asians seem so polite and reserved until you see them boarding a bus or plane. They never defer…
Read MoreAs I watch the news reports pouring in about the Idaho missionary group arrested for child abduction in Haiti, I keep asking What were they thinking?! I don’t have enough first hand information to make dogmatic judgments about their intentions…
Read More90 percent of leading executives from 68 countries named cross-cultural leadership as a top management challenge. [1] They identify 5 reasons why CQ is essential: 1. To Understand Diverse Customers The proportion of revenue coming from overseas markets is…
Read MoreI applaud Google for saying “Enough” to censorship. I share their profound belief in making information and ideas accessible to people anywhere, everywhere; and especially to giving people voice whatever their lot in society. But I question the wisdom of…
Read MoreBecome an expert in Cultural intelligence (CQ). A growing number of leaders in business, government, and nonprofit organizations are asking for assessment and training in CQ. Qualified trainers and coaches are needed. Join us May 12-13 in Chicago for the…
Read MoreThe transition into the second decade of the century has futurists busily forecasting what’s next. Over the last couple weeks, I’ve read predictions that include everything from a one-world currency, a softer, gentler Simon Cowell, the eradication of poverty, and…
Read MoreNow, more than ever, companies have teams that face challenges due to being multicultural or multigenerational. Teams with Cultural Intelligence can work past these differences and thrive.
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