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Working with people from highly diverse backgrounds is rewarding but tough. Even those of us who are energized by cross-cultural work have to work harder
The research behind cultural intelligence (CQ) continues to expand. To date, we’ve surveyed over 58,000 individuals from 98 countries and some of the current studies
Guest post by Emily Livermore, student at USC Having spent so much time overseas, I’ve encountered hundreds of people who could be considered my
Many books and seminars about working across cultures emphasize lists like this: How to work with Individualists (i.e., Australians) How to work with Collectivists (i.e.,
It’s easy to travel far away from home and experience very little of the local culture. Study abroad students are encouraged to get off
My new book, Driven by Difference released last month. With early coverage in The Economist, Fortune, Fast Company, and elsewhere, the book is being well-received globally but I haven’t had a
By David Livermore and Sandra Upton A few years ago, Beverly Daniel Tatum published a fascinating book, Why Are All The Black Kids Sitting Together
Guest post by Emily Livermore As a first year film student, I’ve been watching the controversy surrounding the whiteness of the Oscars with great interest.
DRIVEN BY DIFFERENCE: Releases February 17 Pre order now. The following is an excerpt from an interview about the book: Q: What prompted you to
At the end of January, our new book on culturally intelligent innovation will be available in bookstores everywhere. This month’s article is an excerpt from
David Livermore, PhD (Michigan State University) is a social scientist devoted to the topics of cultural intelligence (CQ®) and global leadership and the author of several award-winning books.