Ever since I heard about this idea of mansplaining and its close cousin whitesplaining, I’ve been tripped up by it. Mansplaining is when men feel the need to over-explain something to a woman in a condescending manner. Or it often…
Read MoreThere’s a lovely lake near my home that I enjoy walking around, especially during the summer. Sometimes I put my headphones on and blast my favorite music. Other times I need complete silence. This is especially true when I’m in…
Read MoreAbout two years ago, my son Will was obsessed with Band-Aids. I would walk in the bathroom and find him sitting on the floor covering his knees, legs, and arms with Band-Aids. Sometimes I just found the evidence — a…
Read MoreThe struggle is real. Ok, so I said it. It’s not always easy helping others see the value and benefits of celebrating and leveraging cultural differences. In fact, it can be downright tiring, even for we “experts” who are passionate…
Read MoreBy David Livermore, PhD I’ve gained a reputation for being the “It depends” guy. When fielding questions during a presentation on cultural intelligence, my default response is “It depends!” What’s the best way to manage deadlines when working across borders?…
Read MoreWhat can you do if all of your coworkers look like you?
Read MoreCultural knowledge on it's own can actually lead to stereotyping and perpetuating bias, rather than building CQ. So what should you do instead?
Read MoreAnd if it is Affinity Bias, what can you do about it?
Read MoreAfter a recent trip to the United States, one of our CQ Certified Advanced Professionals shares some insightful and culturally intelligent observations—perfect exercise for improving CQ Strategy.
Read MoreAddressing the problem of unconscious bias can't wait until adulthood—it needs to begin in early education.
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