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The Authentic Leader in a Complex World: Why Global Citizenship Starts with Cultural Intelligence
Let’s be honest — leading right now feels impossible. Your team lives globally, even if your office is local. And here’s what that really means: Leading remote teams isn’t going anywhere. Your “local” team includes people across time zones, cultures, and completely different lived experiences. Gen Z is watching. They expect leaders to have informed perspectives on what’s happening in the world — and they notice when you stay silent. Silence speaks. Not saying anything about g

Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Nov 134 min read


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


The Cultural Tax: How Code-Switching Undermines Leadership Performance
They embrace leadership development to become a model that enables a truly inclusive workplace where they capitalize on differences, to become a stronger, more innovative, and cohesive team as a result.

Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Oct 314 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


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


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


Cultural Intelligence (CQ): What Is It and Why Is It Important?
Keep working on these principles to develop your cultural intelligence and connect with sensitivity and confidence on every level.

Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Aug 16, 20246 min read
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