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Leadership and Culture with Adam Malone
Adam Malone, known as “The Tenacious Operator,” is a leadership consultant, corporate keynote speaker, and former VP of a global tech company. After 20 years in the corporate world, he now focuses on helping leaders and teams unlock their full potential.
His approach highlights the critical link between leadership and culture, showing how trust, empathy, and consistency drive real performance. By breaking down barriers to teamwork and blending strong leadership and culture, Adam empowers organizations to thrive under pressure. For him, success means building a resilient workplace where leadership and culture inspire lasting change.
Adam's tips to become more culturally aware are:
Ask about processes, don't ask about people. "Can you explain to me how this fits in your work process?"
Listen for what people are not saying.
Don't assume that you understand the cultural issues until you understand the team.
Links mentioned in this episode are:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adammalone-speaks/
Want to avoid the most common mistakes when working internationally? Read this article.
Leadership and Culture with Adam Malone
More stories and culture can be found here.
Culture Matters
The Culture Matters Podcast on International Business & Management Podcast
Build your Cultural Competence, listen to interesting stories, learn about the cultural pitfalls and how to avoid them, and get the Global perspective here at the Culture Matters podcast on International Business.
We help you understand Cultural Diversity better by interviewing real people with real experiences.
Every episode there is an interview with a prominent guest, who will tell his or her story and share international experiences. Helping you develop your cultural competence. Welcome to this culture podcast and management podcast.
To Subscribe to this Management Podcast, Click here.
The Culture Matters Culture Podcast. Available on iTunes and Stitcher Radio
Click here to get the podcast on Spotify
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Listen directly on Amazon
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Call Direct: +32476524957
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The Americas (USA; Atlanta, GA; también en Español): +1 678 301 8369
Book Chris Smit as a Speaker
If you're looking for an Engaging, Exciting, and Interactive speaker on the subject of Intercultural Management & Awareness you came to the right place.
Chris has spoken at hundreds of events and to thousands of people on the subject of Cultural Diversity & Cultural Competence.
This is What Others Say About Chris:
“Very Interactive and Engaging”
“In little time he knew how to get the audience inspired and connected to his story”
“His ability to make large groups of participants quickly and adequately aware of the huge impact of cultural differences is excellent”
Adam Malone, known as “The Tenacious Operator,” is a leadership consultant, corporate keynote speaker, and former VP of a global tech company. After 20 years in the corporate world, he now focuses on helping leaders and teams unlock their full potential.
His approach highlights the critical link between leadership and culture, showing how trust, empathy, and consistency drive real performance. By breaking down barriers to teamwork and blending strong leadership and culture, Adam empowers organizations to thrive under pressure. For him, success means building a resilient workplace where leadership and culture inspire lasting change.
Adam's tips to become more culturally aware are:
Ask about processes, don't ask about people. "Can you explain to me how this fits in your work process?"
Listen for what people are not saying.
Don't assume that you understand the cultural issues until you understand the team.
Links mentioned in this episode are:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adammalone-speaks/
Want to avoid the most common mistakes when working internationally? Read this article.
Leadership and Culture with Adam Malone
More stories and culture can be found here.
Culture Matters
The Culture Matters Podcast on International Business & Management Podcast
Build your Cultural Competence, listen to interesting stories, learn about the cultural pitfalls and how to avoid them, and get the Global perspective here at the Culture Matters podcast on International Business.
We help you understand Cultural Diversity better by interviewing real people with real experiences.
Every episode there is an interview with a prominent guest, who will tell his or her story and share international experiences. Helping you develop your cultural competence. Welcome to this culture podcast and management podcast.
To Subscribe to this Management Podcast, Click here.
The Culture Matters Culture Podcast. Available on iTunes and Stitcher Radio
Click here to get the podcast on Spotify
Talk to your Amazon Alexa and listen to the Podcast
Listen directly on Amazon
If you have a minute, please leave me an honest rating and review on iTunes by clicking here. It will help the visibility and the ranking of this culture podcast on iTunes immensely! A BIG THANK YOU!
Enjoy this FREE culture podcast!
Music: Song title - Bensound.com
More Ways of Listening:
Get a Taste of How Chris Presents, Watch his TEDx Talk
Name
Email Address
Phone Number
Message
1 + 3 =
Send
Call Direct: +32476524957
European Office (Paris) Whatsapp: +32476524957
The Americas (USA; Atlanta, GA; también en Español): +1 678 301 8369
Book Chris Smit as a Speaker
If you're looking for an Engaging, Exciting, and Interactive speaker on the subject of Intercultural Management & Awareness you came to the right place.
Chris has spoken at hundreds of events and to thousands of people on the subject of Cultural Diversity & Cultural Competence.
This is What Others Say About Chris:
“Very Interactive and Engaging”
“In little time he knew how to get the audience inspired and connected to his story”
“His ability to make large groups of participants quickly and adequately aware of the huge impact of cultural differences is excellent”
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