Mehn, this is deep stuff
Quality writing
Leadership manual
My experience isn't cross cultural per se, it is in my own words - CROSS PERSONAL EXPERIENCES..
Some years back in University, i happened to lead a Group of persons who had different experiences in life.
I had a sorta simple godly upbringing that made me feel others should behave right by default and when they err, sanctions should be meted out immediately..but somehow God waa sending me to a group of societal misfits, ladies with some many heartbreaks than they had seen daybreak, others who have had abortions, had rape incidents. And many more..
I had to understand where they were coming from, i had to somehow feel their pain so that i could be able to understand the decisions they take and how to correct them lovingly. This understanding made me have greater measure of patience and aided my communication with them which in turn gave me a platform to be part of their change experience.
Guess i've talked much..
Nice piece again bro
Thanks
Sorry, I'm just getting to read this for the first time. You are right, if you are not putting yourself in their shoes to understand them, you will never be able to communicate with them effectively.