131. Unlocking Cross-Cultural Collaboration with Nataly Kelly

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Do you:

• Lead a team that with team members from different countries? Or
• Are you building a business with a global presence? Or
• Do you lead a team with people who are different from you?
  

If you answered yes to any or all of these questions, this conversation with Nataly Kelly, author of the new book Take Your Company Global and Chief Growth Officer at Rebrandly is for you.
Nataly is a seasoned business leader, international business expert,
and longtime Harvard Business Review contributor on the topic of global
business.

Whether you are an experienced leader navigating the complexities of a global market or are aspiring to expand your organization's reach, this episode offers a wealth of invaluable wisdom and practical strategies.
Key Moments in Episode:
00:00:00 - The Importance of Curiosity and Awareness in Dealing with Other Cultures
00:02:33 - Natalie's Journey and Role at Rebrandly
00:07:15 - Creating a Globally Equitable Organization (GEO)
00:10:19 - Everyone's Role in Promoting a Global Mindset
00:13:48 - Building Relationships and Overcoming Cultural Differences
00:16:42 - Importance of Curiosity and Building Relationships
00:23:24 - Global First Approach and Involving Others
00:25:46 - Communication Preferences and Psychological Safety
00:30:29 - Globalization today is more incremental and continuous.
00:34:44 - Strategic market intensification for global expansion.
00:39:18 - What "Strong Leaders Serve" means to Nataly
00:42:10 - Asking the Right Questions
Resources:

• Take Your Company Global: The New Rules of International Expansion
• Follow Nataly on LinkedIn
• Rebrandly
• Born to Be Global (Nataly's blog)
• Show notes for transcript, episode insights, and resources

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