In our increasingly divided and unsettled world, we need good leadership more than ever. Not just at a national and international level, but also in business, organisations, education and technology. So what makes a good leader? And what role does Belonging have in good leadership? Author Across Cultures Yang-May Ooi talks with Edward Brooks, Executive... Continue Reading →
Can We be Friends with People Who Disagree with Us?
9 MINUTE READ The BBC UNBOXD Report came out earlier this month, surveying the attitudes and lifestyles of Gen Z (16-24 year olds) in the UK. The results will inform their programming for the younger generation going forward. The findings of the Report around attitudes to friendship and disagreements seem to reinforce a progression towards... Continue Reading →
Hannukah – Resilience and Human Connection after Bondi
11 MIN READ As a companion piece to her story about the Christian tradition of preparing food for Christmas, cross-cultural author Yang-May Ooi was going to write a light piece about Jewish traditional food during Hanukkah, which is also celebrated during December. Then the Bondi Beach shooting happened, an attack on unarmed and peaceful Jewish... Continue Reading →
Unlocking Innovation: The Power of Cognitive Diversity – Rebel Ideas by Matthew Syed | Book Review
8 MINUTE READ We might feel safe and comfortable surrounded only by people like us. But, says Matthew Syed in his book Rebel Ideas, that can put us at a disadvantage, make our companies less competitive and might even kill us. Cross-cultural advocate and author Yang-May Ooi shares her review of this thought-provoking book that... Continue Reading →