“Most national cultures across Europe and North America are categorized as low-context cultures. Many of our connections with particular people and places… — David Livermore Copy Share Image
“For individuals from low-context cultures, beware of ridiculing a place that just “doesn't bother” to label its roads or provide explicit instructions.… — David Livermore Copy Share Image
“A low-context culture is a place where little is left to assumption so things are spelled out explicitly. In contrast, high-context cultures… — David Livermore Copy Share Image
“International leaders in business, government, and nonprofit organizations whisper behind closed doors about the way visiting Americans live in their own bubbles without having… — David Livermore Copy Share Image
“Finally, every society develops a system of aesthetic standards that get manifested in everything from decorative art, music, and dance to the architecture and… — David Livermore Copy Share Image
Generating diverse ideas requires being clear about the kind of input needed and creating multiple ways for diverse team members to share their ideas… — David Livermore Copy Share Image
“The desire to treat other people with honor and respect doesn't automatically mean our behavior comes across as dignifying and kind. There are various… — David Livermore Copy Share Image
I'm obsessed with efficiency. And there are some tasks I need to just leave alone. And there are others - like an evening with… — David Livermore Copy Share Image
The distraction, particularly of technology, impedes the innovative process. And when you add to that the distraction of working with colleagues who are in… — David Livermore Copy Share Image
Clashing expectations are what most consistently derail any team, and especially a culturally diverse team. So if you take the time to "define" the… — David Livermore Copy Share Image
“In most cultures, eating together has far more symbolic value than simply “grabbing a bite to eat.” Sharing a meal together can often be… — David Livermore Copy Share Image
There are people who are out to take advantage of others and some who are merely putting in their time. But most of the… — David Livermore Copy Share Image
“As we gain an understanding of what's going on internally, we need to apply that same kind of awareness and understanding to others and… — David Livermore Copy Share Image
Perspective taking is taking on the perspective of others. It's what we do anytime we buy a gift for someone else ("What would they… — David Livermore Copy Share Image
The better you work to find the pain point and problem facing a diversity of users, the more clearly you can DEFINE the goal… — David Livermore Copy Share Image
I never expected my graduate degrees to give me all the practical how-to's that can perhaps only be learned through the school of hard… — David Livermore Copy Share Image
Many Westerners see follow-through and reliability as the most critical factor in how they calculate the trustworthiness of another individual. In some other cultures,… — David Livermore Copy Share Image
What really makes the difference in innovation is whether the corporate culture is paying attention to innovation. — David Livermore Copy Share Image
