Get the CQ eBook. Available now at www.toughconvos.com/cq-ebook Why Cultural Intelligence Matters When emotional intelligence (EQ) became the buzzword of leadership training in the 1990s, it was revolutionary. Finally, managers learned that empathy, self-awareness, and emotional regulation were just as crucial as technical skills. But workplaces have evolved. Today, we operate in hybrid, global, and increasingly diverse environments. EQ alone no longer suffices. The next evol