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I can eloquently explain why some cultures value punctuality and efficiency (“Clock-Time” cultures) while others place greater value on relationships and flexibility (“Event-Time” cultures). But
Expatriate Spouses need more than cultural knowledge to thrive. They need high CQ. –Guest post by Regula Sindemann I am not a cultural intelligence expert. As
I often watch customer service people interacting with foreign visitors. Inevitably, the foreign customer will ask the sales agent to repeat something. The agent repeats
“Okay. Let’s get down to business.” It’s a familiar phrase for those who live in meetings in the Western world. It’s code for, “Cut the
I’ve often prided myself upon how deeply I think and reflect about things….not at the expense of action. In fact, “thinking” is sometimes a way
Learning and Talent Development (L&TD) professionals are crucial allies for assessing and developing cultural intelligence (CQ). The findings of a recent survey of L&TD practices
Our family loves to watch the Amazing Race. Given our many travels together, we often think about how we would compete to cross the finish
The $1.1 trillion buying power of Hispanic Americans hasn’t gone unnoticed by many companies. Bi-lingual staff, Hispanic focus groups, and niche marketing plans have become
I’m privileged to do work that I love. I write, teach, and speak about global leadership and cultural intelligence. People often ask me, “So how
This morning Emily, my fourteen year old daughter declared, “I hate shopping!” She’s excited about going to homecoming this weekend and she likes to dress
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.