Become a global communicator that successfully navigates the cultural economy today.
Imagine seeing the earth from a perspective out in space, with clouds of difference melting away to reveal a singular, interconnected world. This vision fueled the creation of the book. By embracing a global mindset, we can expand our communication skills in ways that will profoundly shape the world marketplace.
Our hope is for professionals to discover that becoming a global communicator is about more than increasing our earning potential and productivity. Ultimately, becoming a global communicator is about a dedication to building meaningful human relationships.
To truly integrate world cultures, as global leaders, we must integrate a vigilant commitment to understanding global cultures and their many attributes, psychologies, values, and traditions. With understanding comes connection, and with the dedication to relationships comes the true connection of trust with which we can build influence.
In this way, our goal is that the book is not an ending, but a beginning. A door to a cognitive shift, similar to what astronauts call the Overview effect – the profound shift in perspective that an astronaut experiences when looking at the Earth from space. The book, with key illustrations, is part instructional text and part empowering workbook, containing practical and proven strategies that can be put to immediate use, along with exercises designed to impart valuable self-discovery. The pivotal step is using these tools to build powerful relationships and bridge understanding between people.
In a practical sense, we aim to link perception to specific behavioral skills – the skill set of a global communicator. Overall, our goal is to be a catalyst for a better future of effective communication and successful intercultural interaction.
