International Mentoring

14 titles in this library.

• Communicating Across Cultures Stella Ting-Toomey This practical guide explores communication styles, conflict resolution, identity, and relationship building across cultures.
• Cultural Intelligence David C. Thomas and Kerr Inkson Unlike books that simply catalog cultural differences, this book teaches mentors how to become culturally intelligent by observing, reflecting, adapting, and learning continuously.
• Cultures and Organizations: Software of the Mind Geert Hofstede, Gert Jan Hofstede, and Michael Minkov Perhaps the most influential academic work on national culture in business. Although some of Hofstede's original research has been criticized and refined over the years, his…
• Global Dexterity Andy Molinsky Many professionals understand another culture intellectually but struggle to adapt their own behavior. Molinsky explains how to behave authentically while adjusting communication and leadership style in…
• Humble Inquiry Edgar H. Schein Perhaps surprisingly, one of the best books on international mentoring.
• Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands Terri Morrison and Wayne A. Conaway This long-standing international business reference provides practical guidance for business etiquette in more than sixty countries. While customs evolve over time, it remains an excellent starting…
• Leading with Cultural Intelligence David Livermore Livermore translates cultural intelligence into practical leadership behaviors. It is particularly valuable for mentors leading multinational mentoring teams.
• Never Split the Difference Chris Voss with Tahl Raz Although written about negotiation, this book is fundamentally about listening.
• Riding the Waves of Culture Fons Trompenaars and Charles Hampden-Turner One of the classic works in international management, this book explores how different societies approach universalism versus particularism, individualism versus communitarianism, achievement versus ascription, attitudes toward…
• The Coaching Habit Michael Bungay Stanier This book reinforces the idea that coaching and mentoring begin with thoughtful questions rather than advice.
• The Culture Map Erin Meyer Essential for all Mentors This is the single most valuable book for mentors working internationally. Meyer explains how business cultures differ along dimensions such as communication, feedback, persuasion, leadership, decision-making,…
• The Trusted Advisor David H. Maister, Charles H. Green, and Robert M. Galford Trust is built differently in different cultures.
• The World Is Flat Thomas L. Friedman While not a mentoring book, Friedman provides valuable perspective on globalization, technology, outsourcing, education, and international collaboration.
• When Cultures Collide Richard D. Lewis Lewis presents one of the most readable introductions to international business behavior. His classifications are intentionally simplified and should not become stereotypes, but they stimulate valuable…