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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
I was recently speaking with a Singapore-based executive whose team spans six nationalities and four generations. “The complexity of leading global teams is getting harder,”
Guest post by CQ Fellow Trisha Carter Recently, I’ve found myself reflecting on a paradox that lies at the heart of cultural intelligence: Cultural intelligence
The majority of leadership advice tells leaders to prioritize autonomy, transparency, and “speaking up.” But these same practices can backfire on global teams shaped by
I recently took a week-long break from the news. I had to. I was mentally exhausted. It’s ironic given that I recently wrote, “You can’t
David Livermore shares five things that people with low cultural intelligence say.
You may have very high CQ, but the organization where you lead significantly determines whether your cultural intelligence makes much difference. Imagine assuring a European
The world is run by teams. Teams build our houses and produce our food. They perform surgeries, teach kids, and run governments, schools, and companies.
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.