Four Myths of Global Leadership
The vice chairman of one of the largest Fortune 100 companies in the world was recently speaking to a group of Asian executives in
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The vice chairman of one of the largest Fortune 100 companies in the world was recently speaking to a group of Asian executives in
It’s widely known that Amazon founder, Jeff Bezos, frequently leaves one open seat at the company’s most important meetings. It’s there to remind his fellow
We know what a culturally intelligent individual looks like. We have more than 15 years of research that answers that question. And we can predict someone’s
Fatigue is one of the greatest roadblocks to cultural intelligence. When were exhausted, we’re much more susceptible to functioning an autopilot, a dangerous way to
Cultural diversity creates one of the best opportunities for innovation but it can also be one of the biggest roadblocks if it isn’t handled with
The giving and receiving of “compliments” is another example where leadership mantras fall short when mindlessly applied to all cultures. I did a quick search
Economic recessions have typically been times when organizations scale back their global expansion. Not this time. The economic downturn is spurring companies to become more
“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
One time I was speaking at a symposium in Prague to a group of emerging leaders from Eastern Europe. After a couple days at the
Everyday we get reminders about life in our borderless world… GE made $14.2 billion in profits in 2010 yet they owed no U.S. corporate taxes
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.