What makes Global Leaders successful? Moving people around the world it is vital to develop global leadership capabilities. What kind of person thrives on cross-cultural complexity? A global mind-set is often developed early in life. A leader has to figure out where he stands today and know his strengths and weaknesses.
To succeed overseas, you need a global mind-set. It comprises:
Intellectual Capital
General knowledge and capacity to learn
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global business savvy
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cognitive complexity
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cosmopolitan outlook
Psychological Capital
Openness to differences and capacity for change
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passion for diversity
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thirst for adventure
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self-assurance
Social Capital
Ability to build trusting relationships with and among people who are different from you
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intercultural empathy
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interpersonal impact
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diplomacy
Managers always have to set up a plan for improvement and focus first on the area where they are weakest. Read more under http://hbr.org/globalize-yourself-list