“Aha” Moments for a New Year: A Personal Reflection
In reflecting on 2017, it was a year of growth personally and professionally. And in partnership with many of you, we moved the needle!
Read MoreIs 2017 Done Yet? Brace yourself…there’s more to come!
As we look ahead to 2018, our team recently pushed “pause” and looked back at some of the highlights from this past year.
Read MoreCharlottesville, Google, and why some need CQ more than others
From the Google engineer who attributed inequality in tech to gender differences, to the U.S president’s soft response on white supremacy groups, our commitment to the work we’ve been called to do has never been stronger.
Read MoreWait, What? What Smart Phones do to our CQ
Regular bouts of boredom play a powerful role in building CQ. Yet our smart phones ensure we never have to be bored. What’s the affect on CQ?
Read MoreHow to Facilitate Productive CQ Conversations
Whether designing a diversity workshop or engaging in conversation, there’s a fine line between discussion that moves the conversation forward and those that simply make things worse.
Read MoreWe’re All Scared of the Same Things…or Are We? Emotional Differences Across Cultures
People across all cultures have a universal way of expressing 7 key emotions. But that doesn’t mean culture doesn’t play an important role.
Read MoreWeird, Rude, or Different?! Awkward Cross-Cultural Moments
What seems “rude” to you may actually be polite to someone else. Here are some insights on how to handle awkward cross-cultural encounters.
Read MoreWhen Does Cultural Immersion Go Too Far?
It’s easy to travel far away from home and experience very little of the local culture. Study abroad students are encouraged to get off Snapchat and soak up the local culture. Business travelers are told to go beyond the…
Read MoreOscars So White? Welcome to the Film Industry!
Guest post by Emily Livermore As a first year film student, I’ve been watching the controversy surrounding the whiteness of the Oscars with great interest. Media is accessible all over the world by people from all backgrounds and cultures. When…
Read MoreThe Dilemmas of a Traveling White Guy
Last week I walked into the Mumbai airport to check-in for my flight to Abu Dhabi. I was flying economy but as I entered the queue, the airline representative immediately said, “Right this way sir.” And just like that, I…
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