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What should you do when you’re on the receiving end of low cultural intelligence (CQ)? Ideally, CQ is a two-way street where all parties seek
By David Livermore and Linn Van Dyne, PhDs Whether it’s tapping the opportunities in emerging markets, avoiding a cultural faux pas on Twitter that goes
[Guest Post by Emily Livermore] The feeling of a plane’s descent hits me one of four ways. One: I’ve just arrived at a new destination
Imagine you’re negotiating a contract with a bank where your brother is a senior executive. To what degree should both of you be directly involved
Guest Post by Buhle Dlamini Africa has some of the fastest growing economies in the world right now. Forget the news headline like
Culture matters. It’s more than just a “nice-to-have.” It’s a key factor in what makes or breaks today’s global leader. As a result, organizations
You’re talking to someone from a different culture and he won’t look you in the eye. Is it cultural? Is it a personal
In the race for global talent, employers and universities are looking for highly motivated young people who are self-aware, smart, and have an ability
In most Western classrooms, students are rewarded for speaking up, asking questions, and participating in classroom discussions. In most Asian classrooms, students are taught to
Most every time I speak on cultural intelligence, someone asks “Isn’t this basically a matter of respect? If we would learn to respect each other
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.