David Burkus Presents21 Juli 2025

How To Lead A Global, Multicultural Team

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Leading a multicultural or global team isn’t just about managing projects—it’s about managing people who see the world differently.

Most leadership advice is built on Western ideals like autonomy and egalitarianism, but most of the world’s workforce comes from more collectivist, hierarchical cultures. This is where cultural intelligence can really be a game changer for managers.

I’ll break down what cultural intelligence (CQ) really means, why psychological safety looks different across cultures, and how to lead global teams more effectively. You’ll learn practical tips to build trust, reduce friction, and adapt your leadership style so every team member feels valued. Whether you’re managing a remote team, a hybrid team, or an international workforce, these strategies will help you unlock collaboration and drive high performance.

00:00 Teams spread out across the world need to work well.

01:08 Meet Dr. David Burkus

01:30 What is Cultural Intelligence?

02:03 David Livermore's Work on Cultural Intelligence

03:14 What Do People Get Wrong About Managing Across Cultures?

08:27 How Do I Break Through the Cultural Barriers?

09:57 The SPLIT Method

10:10 Tsedal Neeley's SPLIT Method

//ABOUT DAVID

One of the world’s leading business thinkers, David Burkus’ forward-thinking ideas and bestselling books are helping leaders and teams do their best work ever.

He is the best-selling author of four books about business and leadership. His books have won multiple awards and have been translated into dozens of languages. His insights on leadership and teamwork have been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business Review, USAToday, Fast Company, the Financial Times, Bloomberg BusinessWeek, CNN, the BBC, NPR, and CBS This Morning. Since 2017, Burkus has been ranked as one of the world’s top business thought leaders by Thinkers50. As a sought-after international speaker, his TED Talk has been viewed over 2 million times. He’s worked with leaders from organizations across all industries including Google, Stryker, Fidelity, Viacom, and even the US Naval Academy.

A former business school professor, Burkus holds a master’s degree in organizational psychology from the University of Oklahoma, and a doctorate in strategic leadership from Regent University.

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