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Communicating Across Cultures: is being respectful enough?
The majority of people working in global teams want to be respected and respect others. But what does being respectful mean? To quote ...
bradleymichelle
Feb 222 min read
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Managers who use AI with cultural intelligence will outperform everyone else
My Taiwanese client has fallen in love with ChatGPT. For him, it's been such a game-changer. He can now communicate his thoughts at a...
bradleymichelle
Jan 162 min read
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Intercultural Communication: Asia in 2025
I crossed new bridges in 2024, ones I never dreamed of before. I've long likened my role to an East-West bridge, however, a new kind of...
bradleymichelle
Jan 92 min read
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Embracing open-ended questions for global collaboration success
It was my honor to share strategies on Beyond Borders: Mastering Team Leadership & Collaboration Across Cultures for a multinational...
bradleymichelle
Dec 3, 20241 min read
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Mindset as a key to expat success
Joining Eddy Gonzalez on his podcast Eddy LIVE as a guest was both fun and inspiring! We spoke about: - Adapting your message across...
bradleymichelle
Oct 23, 20241 min read
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One size doesn't fit all 🌐
Developing psychological safety has become an increasingly relevant topic in Asia-based organizations recently. How to make it culturally...
bradleymichelle
May 22, 20241 min read
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The CulturalEQ Coaching Circle
Our CulturalEQ Coaching Circle has begun! I'm so inspired by our East-West group and the rich discussions we've had so far around culture...
bradleymichelle
Mar 13, 20241 min read
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Mind the (Cultural) Gap
How do you deal with (your own) unexpected emotions when communicating across cultures? Anxiety. Frustration. Anger These are all...
bradleymichelle
Feb 21, 20242 min read
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Global Agility: Cultural EQ & Resilience - guest podcast episode
It was wonderful to share a 'cup of culture' with Victoria Rennoldson! On her podcast, we chatted about what it means to develop global...
bradleymichelle
Feb 19, 20241 min read
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27 Rejections
My dad grew up in the Midwest in the ’50s and ’60s. When everyone else was going to Europe to study abroad, he went to Tokyo in the ‘70s....
bradleymichelle
Jan 4, 20243 min read
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Develop your Emotional Intelligence
Emotional intelligence skills are critical for building relationships and teams, resolving conflict, solving problems, leading...
bradleymichelle
Dec 21, 20232 min read
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CulturalEQ: what, how, and why
What is Cultural Intelligence? Cultural Intelligence (CQ) is the ability to adapt to new cultural settings. Having a high CQ doesn't...
bradleymichelle
Dec 21, 20232 min read
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Applying Cultural Intelligence to the Holiday Season
Two culturally intelligent perspectives to consider: 🌐 While those of us in the northern hemisphere transition to colder weather, 12% of...
bradleymichelle
Dec 9, 20232 min read
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How do you create high psychological safety in global teams?
Q: The key to your global team succeeding in reaching their goals? A: Create an atmosphere of psychological safety. Q: What's the result...
bradleymichelle
Nov 30, 20232 min read
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Resilience, Wisdom and Empathy: Combining Emotional & Cultural Intelligence
Albert Einstein once said: “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life...
bradleymichelle
Nov 24, 20233 min read
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Silver Grass & Staying Focused on the Present
One of the aspects of Taiwanese culture that I love the most is the great respect shown to nature. It's the 芒草季 or Silver Grass Season...
bradleymichelle
Nov 20, 20231 min read
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Global Leadership: A Perspective from Taiwan
Professional communication in Taiwan is generally considered to be relationship-oriented. For eg, building strong relationships with...
bradleymichelle
Nov 18, 20232 min read
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What does 'speaking up' mean to you?
Everyone wants to contribute and feel psychologically safe at work, but what that actually looks like is very different depending on your...
bradleymichelle
Nov 8, 20231 min read
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Think Again
Did you know that natural light increases engagement and focus, leading to increased collaboration and psychological safety in teams? ☀☀☀...
bradleymichelle
Nov 7, 20231 min read
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Is Quiet Strength a soft skill?
I’m not a patient person by nature and I was born in a classically impatient place - New York City where the word ‘forbearance’ is rarely...
bradleymichelle
Aug 29, 20233 min read
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