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My research on cultural intelligence and global leadership along with a career of getting to work and travel globally are the basis of presentations given at several conferences and leadership meetings each year. Each presentation is designed for the specific event and audience involved and usually includes video clips, humor, and opportunities for interaction. Chartwell Speakers handles my speaking requests. Click below to inquire about availability and fees.
Check out a highlight reel of some recent speaking engagements below
Below are just a few of the topics I cover during keynote presentations
Today’s workplace requires everyone to work cross-culturally. Whether it’s collaborating with diverse teammates, attending Zoom meetings all hours of the day, negotiating deals with global customers, or creating a more equitable, inclusive workplace, cultural intelligence is directly linked to effectiveness. David Livermore, the world’s leading expert on cultural intelligence, will introduce you to CQ and share research-based strategies for applying CQ to trust-building, problem solving, innovation, and myriad other priorities for today’s complex, culturally diverse workplace.
We’re in an age of massive global disruption. Technological advancements are challenging century-old business models, globalization is re-ordering supply chains, and people are expected to work with colleagues and customers from vastly different backgrounds. Add an unexpected global pandemic and worldwide protests about racial injustice and it becomes clear that organizations need leaders who have the ability to respond swiftly, deliberately, and thoughtfully. Learn how to adapt your leadership skills to fit today’s diverse, unpredictable world. Master the ability to lead authentically and flexibly. And gain strategies for how to communicate, inspire, and lead inclusive, innovative teams.
Traveling overseas and building cross-border friendships used to be reserved for high-flying executives, military personnel, or missionaries. Today, there’s nothing very unique about vacationing internationally or doing a video call with friends on the other side of the world. Learn how to engage with the people, cultures, and issues you encounter internationally with curiosity, compassion, and respect. Develop strategies for supporting the global causes you encounter in ways that are helpful rather than destructive. And discover how to leverage your increased connectivity to expand your opportunities personally and professionally.
One of my favorite ways to use my leadership experience and research is to facilitate a dialogue with internal leaders around a topic like change management, personal development, organizational culture, or global integration. This isn’t a scripted workshop. It’s a facilitated dialogue that is informed by research but with the flexibility to follow where the conversational themes and energy. Contact me to co-design this kind of session with your executives.
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.