Leading with Cultural Intelligence 3rd Edition - by David Livermore (Hardcover)

About the Book

As our workplaces become increasingly global and diverse, being a culturally intelligent leader isn't just a bonus---it's essential.

Book Synopsis

As our workplaces become increasingly global and diverse, being a culturally intelligent leader isn't just a bonus--it's essential.

Whether you're negotiating a contract with a supplier on the other side of the world, managing an increasingly diverse workforce, expanding your business across borders, or developing and applying cultural intelligence (CQ), this classic resource provides you with the adaptability you need to motivate, negotiate, and accomplish results with anyone, anywhere.

Having done consulting and research with leaders in more than 100 countries, David Livermore, founder of the Cultural Intelligence Center and professor at Boston University, has detailed the four CQ skills that are proven to maximize your leadership success in today's diverse, global business environment:

• Drive--build your motivation and confidence to address cultural dilemmas
• Knowledge--learn how to read any cultural situation
• Strategy--create an inclusive, agile plan that accounts for diverse stakeholders
• Action--adapt your leadership style without compromising effectiveness

Featuring the latest research, case studies, and new chapters on how to lead culturally intelligent organizations and teams, this new edition of Leading with Cultural Intelligence will help you thrive in any leadership environment--whether it's across the world or in your own back yard.

Review Quotes

'Drawing on his academic research and experience, Mr. Livermore argues that managing effectively across multiple cultures is one of the toughest tasks facing multinational companies... firms need to make a priority of developing cultural intelligence.'----The Economist

'Now more than ever, applying this simple four-step cycle will prepare you for tomorrow's world.'----Paul Polman, CEO of Unilever

'Rooted in research and amplified with powerful case studies and examples, this book is an essential read for those leading an increasingly diverse workforce.'----Daniel Pink, #1 New York Times bestselling author

'This book is a must-read for any leader wishing to develop more culturally intelligent teams and organizations. Dr. Livermore's in-depth research provides the missing link to diversity efforts that are not being fully leveraged.'----Andrea Kelton-Harris, Director of DEIB, Harvard University

About the Author

DAVID LIVERMORE, PH.D. is President and Partner at the Cultural Intelligence Center. He has done training and consulting for leaders in more than 100 countries and is the author of The Cultural Intelligence Difference.