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For over 25 years, Riding the Waves of Culture has set the standard for leading effectively in an international business context. Helping leaders to be highly attuned to cultural differences, and to leverage such differences for maximum competitive advantage.

Retaining its in-depth exploration of underlying cultural frameworks that have made…

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1 author picked Riding the Waves of Culture as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I love this book as a resource guide for leading people with different styles to work effectively together. “Riding the Waves of Culture” furthered my understanding of people and cultures around the world by elevating my knowledge from how people from different cultures vary, to the next level, how the interactions between people from different cultures impact the effectiveness of our communication and working relationships.

I keep this book close to my desktop because it’s a treasure trove of stories and practical applications for resolving what the authors describe as “cultural dilemmas.” 

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