We have talked about culture a lot on previous episodes. But deliberately without too much structure. There are so many ways to talk about culture but today we’re unpacking Geert Hofstede’s six dimensions of culture, one of the most influential frameworks for understanding how culture shapes behavior, leadership, and organizations.

We are going to answer questions such as:

Why do negotiations break down between teams from different countries?

Why does one culture prize hierarchy while another pushes equality?

Why listen?

To gain insight into how culture shapes trust, communication, motivation, and decision-making. All are critical for effective leadership in diverse environments.

Cocktail of the Week: The Winter Pimm’s

Ingredients:

100g brown sugar

1 star anise

1 cinnamon stick

4 cloves

150ml water

1 lemon

2 clementines

150ml Cointreau

1.25 bottles of light red wine, such as a Beaujolais.

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