Leading with Cultural Intelligence

Since reading your first book, I have used that knowledge in the inner city to begin to understand, and help others understand the cultural intelligence that we lack when we go, even as close as our own city. I can't wait to pick up your new book to continue my quest on understanding and help others learn as well.

I have found Dave's philosophy to be an amazing tool in preparing groups for international travel. Simple wisdom gained from years of first hand experience, then well communicated.

Congratulations PD!

The last pic is my favorite - my favorite little boy!

tragic.

Thanks all for the generous words of encouragement!

Ahh! This weekend should be interesting - Sino economics discussions.

;) Look forward to seeing you Danny!

Excellent question ~ in fact, I debated with myself at length in my journal last night about this very thing! In this tiny space I can only say that I believe that pure language can be taught as a foreign language (i.e. English in a non-English speaking country) without teaching philosophy which usually accompanies that language. (i.e. English - ... Read Moredemocracy, Christianity) They can be separated, and, I think, should be unless specific invitation is given to do otherwise. (i.e. - student asks the teacher more about the culture, or the employing agency requests cultural tutoring along with language education) From your article and a couple others (i.e. requesting addtl’ Nigerian oil shares…), I am judging China’s intention is to smooth relations with west Africa for economic purposes. China’s reputation to this point appears to be business first and people way, way down the list. If the US was doing the same thing, it would be viewed by the world as linguistic colonization. Much more on the subject but hope this snippet helps some to explain. I’m still processing these thoughts and am open to debate!

Thanks for these rich reflections my friend. At one level, this is an unfair comparison but your same concern about teaching English purely for business purposes relates to my concern for those who do it solely as a "front" for proselytizing. (I know--Pasquale has a great deal to say here)!

Congratulations, Dave!No doubt you have worked hard on this endeavor.

Thanks all. The congrats are as much due my family--who have lived through another season of my manic moments of writing and traveling. Correction: They ARE living through another season of it even as I type...