S1/E35: #The Global Mindset - Leadership Through a Chinese Lens with Liu Liu

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What does it really mean to lead globally in a world that’s no longer simply globalized, but profoundly culturally layered? How do leaders navigate a landscape where values, communication styles, and even time itself mean different things across cultures? And what can we learn from cultures that plan decades ahead — not just for the next quarter? Join us as we explore these questions and more in a conversation that challenges what it truly means to lead across borders.

Culture Chat In this episode, Frauke Bender and Marie-Christine Dobro sit down with Liu Liu to explore the evolving challenges of global leadership and cultural intelligence in an increasingly complex world. Together, they unpack how leaders can navigate multicultural environments, build trust across borders, and develop a truly global mindset that goes beyond “us versus them.” From China’s long-term strategic philosophy to the pitfalls of ethnocentrism in business, this conversation bridges East and West, theory and practice — offering valuable lessons for educators, executives, and students of international management alike.

✨ What you’ll hear in this episode:

• Why global leadership requires moving beyond ethnocentrism
• Why the world is becoming more culturally layered than truly globalized
• How to buildvharmony and consensus instead of imposing one cultural norm
• How leaders can create space for introvert cultures to contribute
• China’s Strategic and Cultural Approach
• The need for self-awareness before understanding others
• How to manage layered cultural identities within teams

🎧 Key Takeaways

• True global leadership begins with self-awareness and empathy.
• Cultural intelligence is not about fitting in — it’s about connecting across difference.
• Long-term thinking and relationship-building are essential for sustainable global strategy.
• AI offers new tools for intercultural education, but leaders must remain mindful of bias.

About Liu Liu: Liu Liu is a Global Leadership and Intercultural Communication expert who helps leaders turn multicultural challenges into strategic advantages. With over two decades of experience across 50 countries, he equips global decision-makers with the cultural intelligence to lead diverse teams with confidence and clarity. His work focuses on decoding hidden cultural dynamics, fostering trust, and enabling collaboration across borders — supporting clients from business, government, and education worldwide.

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