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How to have hope when the world is falling apart
I can be annoyingly optimistic. I lean toward hope and positivity whether it’s my personal life, my work, or the world at large. But even
March 11, 2026
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I can be annoyingly optimistic. I lean toward hope and positivity whether it’s my personal life, my work, or the world at large. But even
I first met Lucy Butters, author of Cultural Intelligence in Practice when she attended a Cultural Intelligence (CQ) Certification I was leading in Scotland over
I’ve been watching the rift playing out between David and Victoria Beckham and their son Brooklyn, who publicly announced he’s cut off contact with his
In an era marked by polarization, anti-globalization, and backlash against diversity efforts, many wonder what the future of cultural intelligence looks like. I’m confident cultural
Discover how you lead, then learn how to expand your range. Scroll through LinkedIn or listen to many leadership podcasts and you hear the same
90 percent of leadership literature is biased toward one kind of leader—decisive, assertive, fast-paced, and individualistic. Yet most of the world prefers a different kind
Most of us appreciate the clarity that comes from learning about broad cultural norms: Indians prefer hierarchy. Germans prefer directness. Brazilians are expressive. Yet we’re
There’s a running joke in our family about the number of countries where I’ve gotten a speeding ticket. The most embarrassing was getting pulled over
Guest post by CQ Fellow Jennifer Izekor | CEO & Founder, Above Difference “The only constant is change.” Earlier this year, the UK Government launched
A growing number of consultants and organizations are talking about cultural intelligence (CQ). I’m thrilled. After more than twenty years of working to bring attention
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.