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Why Leaders Never Have Time for What Actually Matters (And How to Fix It)
Image via https://unsplash.com/photos/a-man-sitting-at-a-desk-with-his-head-in-his-hands-fru_EXsqsp4 Let's talk for a minute honestly, about the weight you carry as a leader. Maybe you're reading this in a moment that feels stolen. Your mind rushes: I should be doing something more productive. You think you're too busy for leadership development , to work on yourself. The pressure is inescapable. You need to be everywhere all at once, and you're running around chasing crises

Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Dec 4, 20254 min read


Your CQ Journey Starts Here: Getting Real Results from the eBook
Image via https://unsplash.com/photos/woman-in-white-long-sleeve-shirt-and-blue-denim-jeans-sitting-on-brown-wooden-table-using-vqWWOnA6--M with Gemini enhancements You bought the cultural intelligence (CQ) eBook. Smart move. But here's the thing: This isn't a book you only read. It's a framework you live. Here's how to actually use the CQ eBook to transform how you lead. Table of Contents: You’ve Got the eBook. Now What? Part 1: Foundation (Chapters 1-3) — Learn and Unlea

Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Nov 26, 20254 min read


CQ is the New EQ: Are You a Good Manager or a Great Leader?
EQ Made You a Good Manager. Cultural Intelligence Makes You a Great Leader. Get the CQ eBook. Available now at www.toughconvos.com/cq-ebook Why? When emotional intelligence (EQ) became the buzzword of leadership training in the 1990s, it was a game-changer. Finally, managers were being taught that empathy, self-awareness , and emotional regulation mattered just as much as technical skill. But workplaces have evolved. Today, we have hybrid, global, and increasingly diverse set

Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Nov 21, 20254 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 31, 20254 min read


How Global Experience Fast-Tracks Young Professionals to Leadership
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Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
May 1, 20254 min read


From Blunders to Brilliance: Turning Cross-Cultural Mistakes into Cultural Intelligence
Image by Wix Media Working across cultures offers numerous benefits but also presents challenges in communication, leadership styles, and...

Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Jun 28, 20245 min read


The Power of Travel in Shaping Global Professionals
In a world where our differences often divide us, travel emerges as the ultimate educator, offering invaluable lessons in cultural...

Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Feb 24, 20244 min read
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