This groundbreaking book uses inspiring stories to integrate the newest findings from the human sciences. By taking an integral approach, it provides the broader perspective needed to manage diversity and build trust. Because much of our cultural conditioning occurs outside of conscious awareness, we are often blind to the ways our identities shape our world views and influence how we speak. As a result, cultural differences can bring out the worst in us, creating stress, misunderstandings, and lost opportunities. By understanding the three-way interaction between cultures, minds, and…mehr
This groundbreaking book uses inspiring stories to integrate the newest findings from the human sciences. By taking an integral approach, it provides the broader perspective needed to manage diversity and build trust. Because much of our cultural conditioning occurs outside of conscious awareness, we are often blind to the ways our identities shape our world views and influence how we speak. As a result, cultural differences can bring out the worst in us, creating stress, misunderstandings, and lost opportunities. By understanding the three-way interaction between cultures, minds, and communication styles, readers can raise their awareness and reduce stress as they learn to better manage differences.Illustrated with detailed examples from a wide range of cultures, this book provides essential insights into the art and science of dealing with diversity. Its true stories inspire and motivate as they demonstrate the skills and best practices needed for intercultural success in the 21st century.
Greg Nees, Ph.D., is an interculturalist, coach, and consultant. He earned his B.A. in psychology from UCLA, worked and traveled in West Africa, and then took up residence in Europe. In Germany he worked as an English teacher, translator, and college instructor. While leading intercultural communication seminars at the Johannes Gutenberg University, he discovered the joy of promoting understanding between the different peoples of the world. He returned to the U.S. in 1990 to complete his doctorate in communication studies at the University of Colorado. Today he works with expatriates, multicultural teams, and international organizations that want to improve their global competence. His seminars and coaching sessions focus on the interaction of culture, mind, and communication style to help his clients raise their awareness and develop the skills needed to achieve their goals. For more information, please visit: www.talkingtogether.com
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