Self-care
In this episode, Tom talks about the importance of self-care in leadership and the four aspects of self-care that leaders need to be mindful of especially in times of uncertainty. [podcastplayer feed_url=’https://feeds.redcircle.com/44a617bc-f2ca-4b49-9733-ee95966b1be8′ accent_color=’#bf2f38′ apple_sub=”https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1061096754″ google_sub=”https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5yZWRjaXJjbGUuY29tLzQ0YTYxN2JjLWYyY2EtNGI0OS05NzMzLWVlOTU5NjZiMWJlOA%3D%3D”…
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Leading in Uncertain Times
In this episode, Tom reflects on the current COVID-19 pandemic and shares some insights on how leaders can effectively lead and help their teams navigate through this time of uncertainty. [podcastplayer feed_url=’https://feeds.redcircle.com/44a617bc-f2ca-4b49-9733-ee95966b1be8′ accent_color=’#bf2f38′ apple_sub=”https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1061096754″ google_sub=”https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5yZWRjaXJjbGUuY29tLzQ0YTYxN2JjLWYyY2EtNGI0OS05NzMzLWVlOTU5NjZiMWJlOA%3D%3D”…
Read moreBridging the Cultural Gap
This month I invite you to view a short video interview of me with AHRI (Australian Human Resources Institute) where I discuss what individuals can do to become more culturally aware and communicate more effectively….
Read moreMeeting the Challenges of Cultural Diversity
Last week I was a panelist for the discussion “Building Cultural Capability Networks” to further explore findings from Cracking the Cultural Ceiling: Future Proofing Your Business in the Asian Century research. The Diversity Council of Australia surveyed over…
Read moreCultural Intelligence for Entering New Markets
IKEA, a Swedish furnishings company that began in 1943, is now operating in over 46 different countries and territories; having recently opened one of their largest stores in Seoul, South Korea. It is a great…
Read moreCultural Chameleons
We all know people who are what I term ‘cultural chameleons’, they adjust to pretty much any new cultural environment quickly and with ease. Whether they’re traveling in a work or leisure capacity, or even…
Read moreCommunication Technology and Culture
How does culture impact the effectiveness of communication platforms and apps? One our Cultural Synergies staff members shared with me a recent article in BRW that reviewed a new app called BLRT. Her interest was…
Read moreCultural Intelligence – Sharing Stories
It is useful to take a moment to reflect on the CQ success stories and consider what the key principle and techniques were that led to some positive outcomes; and to consider those not so…
Read moreKnowing When to Speak and When to Listen
I read an interesting article of an experience shared by Erin Meyer in the Harvard Business Review ‘Cultural Coaching – Knowing when to shut-up. Erin was working as a cultural coach, her assignment was to…
Read moreConsciousness and Cultural Intelligence
A friend recommended an interesting TrueTube clip that I thought I would share. It is an excerpt from an address to a graduating class by David Foster Wallace titled ‘This is Water‘. The message of…
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