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Dec 2023
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What is Cultural Intelligence? Brian Cal...

Kwame Christian Esq., M.A.
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In this episode, Brian discusses how our upbringing and where we have lived can shape our opinions about things.


You'll learn as we discuss:

-What is Cultural Intelligence

-Differences in business conduct are based on our culture.

-The importance of self-awareness.

-Pause and take the emotional temperature of the room before any negotiation.


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