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The Leadership Tool Every Manager Will Want Early Access To
Image link: https://www.pexels.com/photo/a-group-of-women-standing-and-smiling-while-wearing-corporate-attire-8171224/ “I’ve spent months creating a tool that helps managers build cultural intelligence and lead with impact. But only the first 50 will receive early access — at nearly 40% off. Here’s why you want to be one of them.” If you’re managing multicultural teams , you know the drill: deadlines slip, meetings drag on aimlessly, even ones with agendas, and key voices st

Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Nov 64 min read


Why Your Cultural Identity Makes You a Better Leader
If you want tools and strategies to lean into your identity, use it to lead more strongly across difference, and build CQ that actually works. Discover how to leverage your cultural identity with the 2 Stages 2 CQ framework.

Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Oct 175 min read


The 2 Stages 2 CQ Framework: How to Build Cultural Intelligence That Actually Works
Your team has the talent. So why does everything take three times longer than it should? The answer isn’t solely about communication skills; it’s about cultural intelligence (CQ) . Let’s say you have a global project meeting over Zoom. The U.S. manager dives straight into business, while the Japan team stays quiet, waiting for cues from the hierarchy. The silence is deafening. The manager thinks there’s disengagement, while the Japanese team assumes she doesn’t value harmony.

Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Oct 105 min read


From Cultural Blind Spots to Team Breakthroughs
At work, cultural blind spots show up as misunderstandings, strained teamwork, or missed opportunities. The good news is that once we recognize them, those blind spots can turn into breakthroughs.

Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Oct 25 min read


Unlocking the Hidden Costs of Communication in Remote Teams
Ready to stop leaving $12,506 on the table? Explore our cultural intelligence (CQ) solutions and build a team that communicates across cultures — and across borders with ease.

Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Sep 255 min read


Building Trust Across Cultures: Why It's Hard—And How to Get It Right
Image via https://unsplash.com/photos/two-women-work-together-on-a-laptop-Iq-9YjCEHJo In some cultures, trust is built over time. In others, it's given quickly — but lost just as fast. The problem? Most leaders only know how to build it their way. That's why trust and culture often collide in multicultural teams . This article explores why cross-cultural trust is tricky and how cultural dimensions and trust play out in real life. We'll also explain exactly why Cultural Intel

Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Aug 284 min read


Disagree But Deliver: What Conflict Reveals About Your Team's Culture
There are many ways to build workplace cohesion, from focusing on communication and collaboration to formal team-building strategies and training programs.

Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Jul 184 min read


From Comfort Zone to Competence: How Cultural Exposure Builds Better Global Leaders
Image via https://unsplash.com/photos/people-sitting-on-chairs-near-black-metal-fence-during-daytime-rr6jwU21VoE While business schools...

Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Jun 184 min read


Beyond Burnout: The Strategic Case for Taking Time Off
Image by Frank Rietsch from Pixabay Many people in leadership roles feel they simply can't take time off. Research shows that 82% of...

Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Jun 64 min read


Building Hospitality Leaders: Why Emotional Intelligence Matters
If you're involved in the hospitality industry, then you understand the importance of relationships. Whether you run a small bar or...

Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
May 155 min read


How Global Experience Fast-Tracks Young Professionals to Leadership
https://unsplash.com/photos/man-in-brown-coat-wearing-black-hat-standing-near-red-and-yellow-wall-uXbanMpJ_10 [NOTE: Cropped to be...

Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
May 14 min read


Cultural Competence in Business: What It Is and How to Master It
Cultural competence is an essential skill for today’s global workforce. It’s defined as the capacity to interact successfully with...

Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Apr 184 min read


The Power of Cultural Awareness: How It Shapes You and Your Workplace
If you want to apply cultural awareness strategies in your daily life, it's important to build new global skills.

Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Apr 44 min read


Why Self-Awareness Is the Key to Transformational Leadership
As a leader, you always want to get the best out of the people you manage. There are different ways to inspire performance and...

Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Mar 275 min read


Leadership without Borders: The Mindset Shift Needed for Cross-Cultural Success
Start developing your cross-cultural leadership mindset today! Try these inclusive leadership exercises to build your career and support.

Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Mar 203 min read


5 Effective Ways to Boost Your Personal Brand as a Global Leader
We’ll show you how to achieve these aims by showcasing five effective ways to boost your personal brand as a global leader.

Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Jan 235 min read


Do You Need to Be a Global Citizen to Be a Great Leader?
The United Nations describes global citizens as “…members of multiple, diverse, local and non-local networks rather than single actors...

Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Jan 24 min read


How to Gain Confidence as a Multicultural Team Leader
Photo credit: Kampus Production For leaders, confidence in managing diverse team members is essential to their role. Confidence, in...

Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Dec 19, 20245 min read


Emancipation Day: Lessons from Caribbean Heroes of the Past
Inspiring unity and justice through historical reflection What is Emancipation Day? Why is it important? Emancipation Day marks the...

Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Aug 2, 20245 min read


Roots & Routes Illustrated: Journey through Black Cultures From Kingston to Khartoum
Welcome to our illustrated Roots and Routes series exploring Black cultures around the world. The series is both a celebration of...

Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Jul 26, 20245 min read
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