Category: Leadership

Cross cultural understanding and cultural communication Our world is a tapestry woven from diverse cultures, each with its unique threads of language, customs, and traditions. As we navigate this increasingly interconnected landscape, cultivating empathy and understanding through cross-cultural communication becomes more important than ever. Imagine trying to hold a conversation with someone who speaks...

The world is shrinking, and businesses are reaching across borders like never before. This exciting evolution brings new opportunities and challenges, particularly when it comes to communication. In a global landscape where cultural differences abound, mastering the art of crossing these bridges is essential for success. Imagine trying to have a meaningful...

Developing Cross-Cultural  Competence In today’s globalized world, the ability to develop cross-cultural competence is becoming increasingly essential. Cross-cultural competence refers to the ability to understand, communicate, and effectively interact with people from different cultural backgrounds. It involves developing the necessary skills, knowledge, and attitudes to thrive in diverse cultural environments,...

By Indira Bunic – LIC Board Member What is Intercultural Leadership, and  Why it Matters? I’ve witnessed a shift in leadership dynamics during my leadership journey spanning over three decades and encompassing different domains. The rise of the importance of Intercultural Leadership stands as an example of this change. In today’s interconnected business environment,...

Leadership and Growth – How Intercultural Leadership Effectiveness Works and Why it Matters? By Indira Bunic – LIC Board Member Embarking on a leadership journey spanning three rich decades, I’ve witnessed firsthand the seismic shifts in global business landscapes. Among these transformations, the rise of intercultural effectiveness as a pivotal...

Leading with Energy: A New Leadership Paradigm By Dr. Cornelia Kawann Energetic Leadership – What’s That? I am quite sure, you know those moments when life throws you a curveball, and you’re left wondering, “How on earth am I going to handle this?”  I had such a moment five years...

Leadership and Growth – How Intercultural Communication Works and Why it is Important By Indira Bunic – LIC Board Member Intercultural communication is the call on the transformative symphony of leadership For any effective global leader, under them lies a complex web of narratives, experiences, and conversations that stretch across...

Leading Global Virtual Teams: Strategies for Success By Luiza Dreasher, Ph.D. Leading teams with members across borders has become commonplace in today’s global economy. These diverse teams have been found to be more creative and innovative, and the different perspectives of team members enable companies to significantly expand their market...

The Perspective of Being a Leader in a Culturally Diverse Team In this age where boundaries do not exist in context of trade and employment, the responsibility of the executives and managers have amplified as they have to deal with multi-cultural teams while giving effective direction to the firm. We can say...

Receiving a foreign delegation:  practical DOS, DON’TS, and where to  find them Recently I’ve hosted workshops for an American company, currently going through a process of integration with a Cyprus-based company. One of the American participants approached me after a workshop with a pretty curious question: “I am receiving two colleagues...