Intercultural Communication Competence: It Takes Two to Tango
You’ve probably heard the saying “It’s all about the people you know.” Relationships can help you get things done. The more people you know around the world, the wider your reach. But, in order to make...
View ArticleKeep Impulsivity in Check by Thinking about the Future
Ahh, the beginning of a new year. Time to start thinking about making up for recent overindulgences. Holiday festivities, treats, and good cheer stretching back to November have been chipping away at...
View Article3 Ways to Improve Your Cultural Intelligence
Picture this – you’re introduced to the CEO of a French start-up that your company is in the process of acquiring. The CEO grabs your hand and leans in for some repeated lip action on your cheeks. His...
View ArticleWhat is Competence and Why is it Important?
Competence means that you have the ability to do something well. You are capable of performing a task or job effectively. Competence can include the knowledge and skills needed to solve a quadratic...
View ArticleHow to Tap the Advantages of Being Bicultural
There are numerous advantages of being bicultural. Studies have shown that biculturals are more creative and enjoy greater professional success. One reason for the many advantages of being bicultural...
View ArticleHow Learning New Cultures Boosts Your Creativity
Yuck! Splashes of chicken blood and insects fly everywhere. The old Chinese woman waves the butcher knife and squirming corpse triumphantly. She flashes a toothless grin. You’re speechless....
View ArticleCultural Adjustment: Embracing Your Journey Abroad
“You’re such an American!” In the U.S., those are words you’re proud to hear, they bolster your pride and patriotic spirit. When you hear them uttered in another country, though, those four little...
View ArticleCultural Competence: What, Why, and How
Building relationships and working successfully with different others can seem like a major challenge. But you can enjoy the rewards, while keeping frustration to a minimum. The key to making them work...
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