Multiculturalism: The Role of Active Listening In A Diverse Workplace
Do you ever find yourself forgetting the name of someone you were introduced to at a networking event or lunch meeting? If so, you're not...
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Provides training, coaching, & consulting in cultural competency to enable globally diverse corporate work teams and their leaders to function harmoniously with a deep appreciation of the dimension of culture, enhancing productivity, & profitability.
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Mona Lou
- Mar 21
- 2 min
An Open Letter to Employers & Colleagues: Things I Wish I Told Them Decades Ago
I am fasting for Ramadan, and there are a few things I would like my employer and colleagues to know. Ramadan is a sacred month for...
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Mona Lou
- Mar 9
- 2 min
American Negotiation Styles: Key Points to Consider
Negotiating is the process of reaching an agreement between two or more parties, typically involving compromise and concessions. It is a...
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Mona Lou
- Feb 23
- 2 min
Is Your Company Involved in Global Mobility? Here’s What You Need to Know
If you are involved with global mobility and take care of relocating talent internationally, it’s possible you are constantly trying to...
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Mona Lou
- Nov 2, 2022
- 3 min
5 Reasons Company Expansions Fail Cross-Borders
Understanding why companies may fail in expansion efforts is the first way to ensure your business is prepared for the challenges...
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Mona Lou
- Sep 1, 2022
- 3 min
Diversity & Inclusion Training Is Pointless
I have often been asked this question, "Why do you not include Diversity & Inclusion in your programs?" The short answer is that I think...
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Mona Lou
- Aug 31, 2022
- 5 min
It's Hard being Moroccan American!
It is hard to be a Moroccan American because you feel as though you don’t belong anywhere. Let me tell you about my experiences being...
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Mona Lou
- Aug 3, 2022
- 6 min
It All Starts From Within: If You Are To Speak On Inclusion, Carefully Assess These Key Points.
Last year, I had the honor of being a part of a book project with thirteen brilliant authors from around the world. I contributed as a...
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Mona Lou
- Jun 30, 2022
- 3 min
Working in a Multicultural Team; Conflicts & Solutions
Communicating and coordinating across cultures can be challenging but even with differences in upbringing, language, or time zones, it is...
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Mona Lou
- Jun 2, 2022
- 4 min
Women & Business in Saudi Arabia
While I knew a lot about Saudi Arabian culture before my time conducting business with Saudis, there were still moments when I had to...
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Mona Lou
- May 12, 2022
- 4 min
Are You Equipped to Successfully Navigate the Sales Process Across Cultures?
Business went global some time ago, but many business people have yet to follow. Not understanding cultural differences can lead to...
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Mona Lou
- Apr 21, 2022
- 3 min
Problems with Cross-cultural Communication
George Bernard Shaw once said, "The problem with communication... is the illusion that it has been accomplished." This quote helps remind...
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Mona Lou
- Mar 23, 2022
- 4 min
The Refugee Challenge: Both Inside & Out of The Workplace
Recent events of unrest have, once again, stirred up the conversations about refugees and the challenges involved with integrating them...
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Mona Lou
- Feb 10, 2022
- 3 min
Why do Most Low Context Leaders Fail at Leading Multicultural Teams?
Leadership is as important a role as any in the workforce. Great leaders can drive productivity and push their coworkers and employees to...
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Mona Lou
- Feb 3, 2022
- 5 min
The Damage of Colonialism to Identity; It Starts in Childhood.
I watched a short video where an interviewer sat down to ask five little black girls their opinions about two different dolls—one white,...
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Mona Lou
- Jan 18, 2022
- 2 min
5 Sales Tips to Boost Your Global Reach
As technology has gotten better, the world has gotten smaller. Much of business conducted today, and especially business in sales and...
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Mona Lou
- Jan 6, 2022
- 2 min
Amend These 3 Behaviours to Increase your Cultural Competence
Struggling to maintain relationships across boarders can be difficult and taxing on one’s productivity. I am committed to making people...
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Mona Lou
- Feb 18, 2021
- 2 min
Dressing to Impress When Doing Business Internationally
The suit you wear says more about you and your company than you might realize when it comes to doing business overseas. Ask any world...
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Mona Lou
- Feb 3, 2021
- 3 min
3 Tips to Increase Productivity in a Multicultural Workplace
The world is constantly changing and becoming more diverse with every day that passes by. In today’s world, it is extremely important to...
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Mona Lou
- Feb 2, 2021
- 4 min
America's Two Party System; The Potential Downfall of America
As an immigrant, I have always thoroughly enjoyed the choices America had and continue to offer. From being able to decide which brands...
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