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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
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.