Two Chaps - Many Cultures

May 13 2024
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Global Business Excellence Through Cultural and Emotional Intelligence (ICE-Q)

Welcome to 𝙏𝙬𝙤 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙨 – 𝙈𝙖𝙣𝙮 𝘾𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚𝙨. We help you navigate the business of culture and the culture of business. Christian Höferle and Brett Parry ponder many topics related to culture through a combination of short bursts and deep dives.

We feature guests from the world of business and personal development, speaking about their experiences developing a combination of Cultural Intelligence (CQ) and Emotional Intelligence (EQ), as well as it's vital importance to successful global organizations.

It's not only about culture. There are also tips and strategies for creating abundance in your professional and personal life.

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