146 - More Engaging Meetings with Cultural Intelligence

If you’re leading global or cross-functional teams and finding your meetings fall flat, with cameras off, periods of silence and little interaction, this episode is for you.

In today’s podcast, I look at the culturally-driven behavioural preferences that could be silently shaping the level of your meeting engagement. Whether you're hearing from only one or two dominant voices, or struggling to encourage participation at all, this isn’t only a communication issue, it’s a cultural one.

I share how understanding and applying your Cultural Intelligence (CQ) can transform your meetings from disengaged to dynamic.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why silence in meetings doesn’t always mean disinterest.
• Which behavioural preferences shape who speaks up in the meeting.
• The impact of power distance and hierarchy on meeting dynamics.
• The behavioural preferences that can cause friction or frustration.
• Practical ways to design more engaging meetings to encourage contribution and participation.
• How to use Cultural Intelligence to build team connection and collaboration.

Reflection Questions:

• Which of the behavioural preferences do you recognise in yourself?
• What preferences might be influencing your team’s meeting dynamic?

To go further and explore more of the communication skills every global leader needs, download my free resource: Global Leader Impact. It’s designed to help you lead with clarity and cultural intelligence: https://culturecuppa.com/leader

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