Blog: Becoming a Global Leader
Diversity: What it is, Why it’s Awesome and How to Help Others Appreciate it
Diversity: the art of thinking independently together.- Malcom Forbes The word diversity is coming up in conversation topics increasingly often around the workplace. Depending on where you are in the world, there are societal and historic issues at the heart of the...
Four Powerful Ways to Build Strong Remote and Distributed Teams
As our world is becoming increasingly globalized, you might find yourself leading or being part of a distributed team. Whether the team members are located in different parts of the same country or across various continents and timezones, the level of diversity this...
Becoming a Global Leader: 5 Simple Daily Practices
“It has been said that arguing against globalization is like arguing against the laws of gravity.” – Kofi Annan The world is changing rapidly and in many ways. Globalization is one of them. What does this mean for today’s leaders and teams? It means an increasing...
The Magic Bullet: Build Trust and Relationships Across Cultures
“Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another, ‘What! You too? I thought I was the only one.” – C.S. Lewis This wise quote is not only true for friendship but any relationship, including in business and at work. How we get to this magic point...
The VIP dinner table at the Hungarian National Museum
I am sitting in the ballroom of the Hungarian National Museum, noticing the ceiling paintings and admiring the intricate details. It’s a beautiful example of Neoclassical architecture and art. As I lower my gaze I take stock of the smart and well-dressed group sitting...
Back to the Beginning
I had lived in three countries on three continents by the age of 12: Hungary (Europe), Algeria (Africa), and Canada (North America). I had also traveled to several others at an early age and started noticing the differences in people, languages, and cultures in...
From Rotterdam to San Francisco: When Communication Breaks Down
Maria is part of an international team of biologists working on an affordable water filter that is easy-to-use and can function properly in the remote locations where it would be deployed. Many of these places have no reliable power, so the filter needs to be manually...
“We did it!” I thought. What now? What’s Next?
Walking up on stage on graduation day and receiving my diploma felt like a rite of passage. I remember the exhilaration. "We did it!" I thought. The next day, I wondered: “What now? Will I find a job? Will I find the right job?”In this post, I’ll share with you what...
What is Global Leadership and Why It Matters
“It is those that adjust and adapt that thrive and survive.” – anonymous I’m sure you’ve heard this line many times in many different contexts. It was true for species that survived massive ecological changes over the eons as it was true for companies that survived...