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Global cosmopolitans : the creative edge of difference
\"As globalization creates the need for leaders who transcend national borders, this book provides an insider's view of what makes them special. This is the first book to present a framework for understanding this fast-growing and influential group and it provides tools for readers to discover their own inner competitive edge\"-- Provided by publisher.
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Creating a Meaningful Life in Turbulent Times
Global Cosmopolitans, the group of global professionals that I have studied for my last two books (and my third book, which is a work in progress), are a talented population of highly educated multilingual people who have lived, worked and often studied for extensive periods in different cultures. Global Cosmopolitans highlight the significance of defining for oneself what it means to belong, to create a sense of being at home and to have values that contribute to a sense of meaning, independently of one’s roots in a country of origin. Linda Brimm is an INSEAD Emeritus Professor of Organisational Behaviour and the author of Global Cosmopolitans: The Creative Edge of Difference and The Global Cosmopolitan Mindset: Lessons from the New Global Leaders.
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The global cosmopolitan mindset : lessons from the new global leaders
A growing number of people in the world have embraced globalization and actively seek opportunities to live, study, and work in other cultures. Highly talented and deeply motivated, they have been shaped by the new political/economic opportunities, technological realities and personal choices that have configured their lives. They are the Global Cosmopolitans. Professor Linda Brimm, whose last book, Global Cosmopolitans: The Creative Edge of Difference, defined and named this phenomenon, now introduces the Global Cosmopolitan Mindset and Skillset and examines what are the dilemmas and opportunities of composing a global life over time. Dr. Brimm has interviewed Global Cosmopolitans at different life stages and has garnered insights from those on the front line of the global economy. She describes how they understand the life dilemmas and opportunities implicit in navigating the rapidly changing global environment and how they learn from the lives they are creating. While these are people using the expertise developed over their global journey to manage change, lead organizations, make a difference in the world, or create their own ventures, she helps us understand what they have learned and how this global learning opportunity has contributed to the development of a Global Cosmopolitan Mindset and Skillset. This book relates some of the stories that global leaders and entrepreneurs have shared with Dr. Brimm. These concrete examples help us understand what the individuals have learned from their personal experience. Emerging from these stories are the unique attitudes and skills that are necessary to confront life challenges, embrace change and take steps to create new life chapters. Whether you are a Millennial considering joining this 'Cosmopolitan Club', an existing Global Cosmopolitan reflecting on what is next, someone in mid-career contemplating an international move, part of an organization trying to develop its responses to a global workforce, or a leader considering who can best run global organizations, this book provides a unique insight into the Global Cosmopolitan Mindset and Skillset - as well as the challenges and rewards of pursuing a global life.
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Composing a Life of Complex Change
After many years of loyal, successful service around the world, Isabella felt she had earned a seat at the big table. [...]she and her English husband were ready to settle down in the UK. Evolving personal and professional goals I have found in my research that by the time they reach Isabella’s level of experience, Global Cosmopolitans have generally developed the confidence, knowledge and skillset to become global leaders. [...]they view their working life as an opportunity to use what they have learned and show who they have become on their growth journey. If creating a coherent career narrative can be difficult for professionals whose lives are local, you can imagine how challenging it is for Global Cosmopolitans to do so. Because every fresh adventure brings the chance for transformation, their stories are constantly evolving – more like a novel than a short story.
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The Challenges Faced by Global Cosmopolitan Women
The pressure of social norms The first striking difference would be their awareness of the pitfalls of gender bias in different cultural settings; specifically managing the nuances about the roles of women at work and in society. Just as Charlotte was becoming restless after a few years of slow career growth, her company offered her a dream job in its head office in the United States. Linda Brimm is an INSEAD Emeritus Professor of Organisational Behaviour and the author of Global Cosmopolitans: The Creative Edge of Difference and The Global Cosmopolitan Mindset: Lessons from the New Global Leaders You can follow her on Twitter @lindabrimm.
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The Skills That Global Cosmopolitans Bring to the Table
[...]they understand that truth is not an absolute; it changes depending on the cultural context. Relational understanding, competence and respect for difference People who live global lives learn to grasp the invisible rules and norms that govern relationships across cultures. Inside-out and outside-in vision Being simultaneously insiders and outsiders, Global Cosmopolitans learn to fully engage in a given context while retaining the ability to step back and observe the situation in a dispassionate manner.
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