Working across cultures requires curiosity about what people actually value. Melanie C. Jones shares lessons from global travel, education, and leadership work, beginning with her Speak to Children organization. She discusses asking better questions, challenging assumptions, and recognizing that another person's motivations may differ from your own.
What You'll Learn
- Why open communication matters before selecting leadership training.
- How coaching can reveal assumptions you may not recognize by yourself.
- Why a learning mindset does not mean everyone must share your priorities.
Key Topics
Cultural leadership; communication; assumptions; motivation; mentorship
Guest Bio
Melanie C. Jones founded Speak to Children and brings international experience to work on culture, socialization, and leadership.
Chapters & Timestamps
00:00 Welcome to Big Meow
00:50 Why Speak to Children began
05:00 Questions before leadership training
08:15 Coaching and hidden assumptions
12:30 Understanding different motivations
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