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By Michigan Business Network tradition, Chris Holman welcomes a new content contributor to the network. Finding out about their credentials and their topic. This kicks off an MBN mini-series. The welcome will be followed by six full episodes of topical content needed by the business community in 2026.This time around, Chris welcomes Fathy Shetiah, Founder, President & CEO, 7C Lingo, Lansing, MI. He’s a first-generation immigrant, embodies the entrepreneurial spirit, and has spent his life in Michigan. Moving to the US at 14, he faced language and cultural barriers. Fathy founded 7C Lingo in 2007 to address the need for language and culture accommodations. 7C Lingo now specializes in cross-cultural communication, training, and language services. Fathy is a certified CQ Facilitator and passionate about reducing cross-cultural barriers and building connections in the global community.For this segment, their conversation covers Chris and Fathy’s conversation:Welcome, Fathy. We’ve interviewed you a couple of times for the Michigan Business Beat, but are now welcoming you as a Show host of ‘It’s A People Problem’. Tell the Michigan business community about your career and your knowledge about Cultural Intelligence?Remind us about what Cultural Intelligence is? So, you will be sharing a Mini-Series on MBN this year, Cultural Intelligence or CQ. Tell us about that? Why is this a critical business subject in 2026? Will you be having guests or just sharing your knowledge base on the topic?» Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/» Subscribe to MBN’s YouTube:

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