Rhonda L. Bowen: Mastering Cross-Cultural Communication

Rhonda L. Bowen is a global strategic communication guide with over 35 years of experience. An American living in Germany since 1983, she has worked with people from more than 70 countries. Since 1988, she has brought insights and support to thousands of BEST professionals (business, engineering, science, and technology). Through improved communication, her clients save resources and enhance their success. Her programs include online and offline facilitation, individual and team coaching, programs for professional services providers, and negotiation seminars. She believes in combining natural intelligence, human intelligence, and artificial intelligence to co-create solutions needed to make the world a better place.

Website: rhondalbowen.me

Host: Richard Lowe | Guest: Rhonda L. Bowen

Summary

Richard interviews Rhonda L. Bowen, founder of an international consultancy based in Germany since 1987. Rhonda helps BEST professionals (Business, Engineering, Science, and Technology) communicate effectively across both geographical and organizational cultures.

They discuss the difference between geographical and organizational culture and why both matter, why technical leaders must learn to speak the language of business, how introverts and extroverts process communication differently, and why cross-cultural misunderstanding can derail even the best projects. The conversation also covers the power of matching (not just setting) expectations in leadership and how AI is transforming leadership, decision-making, and mentorship.

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