The Cultural Intelligence Difference Quotes

“As a result, the emphasis is not only on understanding different cultures, but also on problem solving and effective adaptations for various cultural settings.”
― David Livermore, The Cultural Intelligence Difference -Special eBook Edition: Master the One Skill You Can't Do Without in Today's Global Economy

“For example, it’s a good rule of thumb to simply avoid handing people something with your left hand, since that’s a highly offensive behavior in many cultures around the world.”
― David Livermore, The Cultural Intelligence Difference -Special eBook Edition: Master the One Skill You Can't Do Without in Today's Global Economy

“Every individual has what psychologists call a category width (see Figure 5-1). This is the extent to which you’re comfortable with things that don’t neatly fit into one category or another. Your category width is shaped by your personality, your upbringing, and your culture.”
― David Livermore, The Cultural Intelligence Difference -Special eBook Edition: Master the One Skill You Can't Do Without in Today's Global Economy

“In the words of President Obama to his fellow Americans, “If you’re someone who only reads the editorial page of the New York Times, try glancing at the page of the Wall Street Journal once in awhile. If you’re a fan of Glenn Beck or Rush Limbaugh, try reading a few columns on the Huffington Post website. It may make your blood boil; your mind may not often be changed. But the practice of listening to opposing”
― David Livermore, The Cultural Intelligence Difference -Special eBook Edition: Master the One Skill You Can't Do Without in Today's Global Economy

“Key Question: What cultural understanding do I need to be more effective cross-culturally?”
― David Livermore, The Cultural Intelligence Difference -Special eBook Edition: Master the One Skill You Can't Do Without in Today's Global Economy