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How Cultural Intelligence Predicts Your 2026 Success
Image link: https://www.pexels.com/photo/an-artist-s-illustration-of-artificial-intelligence-ai-this-image-depicts-how-ai-can-help-humans-to-understand-the-complexity-of-biology-it-was-created-by-artist-khyati-trehan-as-part-17484975/ We’re living in a time when the workplace no longer fits old definitions. Global team leadership . AI-driven collaboration tools. Remote or hybrid schedules. These, along with the rising influence of a younger, often more culturally diverse gen

Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Dec 12, 20254 min read


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


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 6, 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


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 17, 20255 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 10, 20255 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 2, 20255 min read


What Are You Really Avoiding at Work? Start with the Cultural Stories You've Inherited
Image via https://unsplash.com/photos/woman-in-black-coat-standing-near-body-of-water-during-daytime-GFLVQDTPKcM You can't lead what...

Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Jul 3, 20254 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 18, 20254 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 6, 20254 min read


Why Caribbean Culture and Literature Shape Better Global Leaders
https://unsplash.com/photos/a-woman-in-a-purple-costume-with-feathers-on-her-head-78z3qaiYN8I Beyond sun and sea, Caribbean culture ...

Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
May 22, 20254 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 15, 20255 min read


2025 Leadership Insights from Top Business Journals
Leadership is a central issue for every organization. Effective leadership strategies allow you to move forward with coherence and...

Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
May 9, 20254 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 1, 20254 min read


Cultural Intelligence at Work: 9 Essential Strategies for Success
Cultural intelligence (CQ) has become an important skill in every modern workplace. It describes the ability you gain once you've spent...

Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Apr 24, 20255 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 20, 20253 min read


Why Adaptability Is the #1 Leadership Skill in 2025
Image by Wix In the uncertain world of 2025, leadership requires more than expertise. For everyone to thrive, leaders need to learn,...

Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Mar 7, 20255 min read


Elite Leadership: 6 Powerful Traits from Black Historical Icons
Great leaders change the world through energy and action. From artists and activists to business innovators and CEOs, leaders come from...

Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Jan 31, 20254 min read


Living MLK Jr.’s Values: Black Leaders Champion Economic Justice
Black communities in America are all too familiar with economic struggle. In a nation birthed on slavery and fuelled by inequality,...

Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Jan 16, 20254 min read


7 Essential Leadership Skills for Global Career Advancement
Are you interested in challenging yourself as a leader and advancing your career into a more global role? Have you ever wondered what it...

Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Jan 9, 20255 min read
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