How Facebook Develops its Global Leaders
[Excerpt from upcoming global issue in People & Strategy Journal] I recently sat down with Bill McLawhon, head of leadership development at Facebook and a
CQ Fellows 2026 Applications Open Soon!
[Excerpt from upcoming global issue in People & Strategy Journal] I recently sat down with Bill McLawhon, head of leadership development at Facebook and a
My 15 year-old-daughter is preparing to travel to Thailand by herself next month. Emily has often heard me say that international travel is more likely
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
Growing numbers of Study Abroad students spend most of their free time on Facebook and Skype, communicating with friends and family back home. Business travelers
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
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
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
In case you weren’t already convinced that cultural differences matter, brain research proves it. Culture shapes the wiring of our brains. Dr. Ying-Yi Hong did
My MacBook Pro makes me happy. Really! I’m a happier man because I’m writing this article on my slick Mac. My I-Phone has the same
Pricewaterhouse Coopers just released their annual Global CEO survey. A few highlights from their findings: 1. Managing and developing a globally astute workforce is #1
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.