Global Leaders work with different cultures across national boundaries and varying time zones, then deal with international regulatory differences. During all of this, they are also called on to cross-pollinate better practices across all geographical units!
This requires the leader to “know thyself” culturally. First, he/she figures out what is acceptable “here” – the enduring behavior/relationship patterns built upon unconscious beliefs. Second, one must reconcile this complex social structure that conflicts with one’s own cultural patterns/beliefs. The social structure complexity intensifies as he/she integrates multiple cultural social norms. Finally, he/she must navigate and adapt personality and behavior to adjust to that culture.
How do you adapt to different cultural norms and values?
