Conflict on global teams can show up in ways you may not expect. Here are the skills to navigate these moments. Ted and his team had reached a crisis point. Ted is a senior leader with a global company. His team had been collaborating cross-functionally on a project...
Cultural agility is the ability to bridge the gap across differences. Here’s how to start. A commonly used American idiom has the power to completely ruin an otherwise strong professional relationship. I witnessed this myself with Steve, an American executive...
When multiple cultures come together on a team, creating a sense of belonging is especially important. Jack was facing a predicament that is common to many of the leaders I coach. Jack is a senior vice president in a global technology company. An American, he leads a...
Many people get stuck in the transition from technical expert to strategic leader. These steps can help you cultivate a strategic mindset. Many professionals face a unique challenge when reaching a certain height in their careers: the transition from technical expert...
With record numbers of people leaving jobs and starting new ones, it’s time to re-think how people “manage up.” The Great Resignation has meant not only millions of workers leaving jobs, but millions of workers starting new jobs, too, with new rules,...
Public speaking can be nerve-wracking for everyone, but often more so for non-native English speakers. These strategies can help boost your confidence and success. Many of the leaders I coach have similar experiences with public speaking. They rise up through the...
