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    WebinarKiller Achievement 2013 60 min

    Step Up & Stand Out: Becoming a Globally Influential Leader

    A leader can be very successful in delivering business results and getting promoted while working in his/her home country. But when it comes to doing business across cultures and geography with global colleagues and customers, leaders often find it challenging to effectively influence people to get the job done. Sometimes it is hard to even get noticed for their accomplishments in a global and virtual work environment. So, what does it take to become a globally influential leader in today’s business environment? Maya Hu-Chan will share key skills and competencies that will enable leaders to be globally influential and competitive, regardless of which industry they are in or the size of their company.

    Presenter

    MH

    Maya Hu-Chan

    •Common challenges for global leaders •Key leadership behaviors and competencies necessary for global leaders to succeed •How to leverage their strengths and build strategic networks to advance their career and achieve business success

    Key Takeaways

    • 1.A leader's domestic success doesn't always translate to effectiveness in a global or virtual context.
    • 2.Specific skills are required to influence people effectively across different cultures and geographical boundaries.
    • 3.In a global and virtual work environment, it can be challenging to get noticed for your accomplishments.
    • 4.Overcoming barriers to global influence is critical for organizational success and personal career growth.
    • 5.Leaders can improve by developing cultural intelligence and communication agility to adapt to diverse audiences.
    • 6.Building virtual relationships and strategically showcasing global achievements are key to international success.

    The Challenge: From Domestic Success to Global Influence

    Many leaders who are highly successful in their home country find that their established methods do not translate when working with global colleagues and customers. The transition to a global stage presents unique challenges, including difficulty influencing people across cultures and geographies to achieve business results. Furthermore, in a virtual and global work environment, gaining recognition for one's accomplishments can be a significant hurdle.

    Step Up & Stand Out with Maya Hu-Chan

    In this webinar, presenter Maya Hu-Chan addresses these challenges head-on. She shares the key skills and competencies that enable leaders to become globally influential and competitive, regardless of their industry or the size of their company. The session provides a roadmap for leaders seeking to expand their impact beyond domestic or regional operations.

    Key Skills for Global Leadership

    The session explores the essential qualities and actions required for leaders to thrive in an increasingly interconnected business landscape. Participants will learn:

    • The specific skills and competencies necessary for effective global leadership.
    • Strategies for influencing diverse teams and stakeholders across different cultures.
    • Methods to ensure contributions and accomplishments are recognized in a global, virtual work environment.
    • How to overcome common challenges associated with leading internationally.

    How Leaders Can Apply This

    Leaders can immediately apply the insights from this webinar by focusing on developing their cultural intelligence and communication agility. This involves:

    • Actively seeking opportunities to engage with international colleagues and clients.
    • Practicing empathy and adapting communication styles to suit diverse audiences.
    • Prioritizing virtual relationship-building skills.
    • Developing a strategic approach to showcasing global accomplishments.

    By building these capabilities, leaders can navigate complex international dynamics and drive results with diverse talent pools, making this a fundamental skill for continuous relevance and achievement.

    This session explores the essential qualities and actions required for leaders to thrive in an increasingly interconnected business landscape. It addresses the common challenges faced by leaders transitioning from domestic success to global influence, offering practical insights into effective cross-cultural communication and visibility. The principles discussed remain highly relevant for enhancing leadership impact in any international or virtual setting today.

    What you'll learn

    • The specific skills and competencies necessary for global leadership.
    • Strategies for effectively influencing diverse teams and stakeholders across cultures.
    • Methods to ensure your contributions and accomplishments are recognized in a global, virtual work environment.
    • How to overcome common challenges associated with leading internationally.

    Who this webinar is for

    • Leaders seeking to expand their influence beyond their home country or regional operations.
    • Professionals working in multicultural teams or with international clients.
    • Individuals looking to enhance their visibility and impact in a globalized business setting.
    • Anyone interested in developing advanced leadership capabilities for an interconnected world.

    Why it matters now

    In today's fast-paced, digitally connected world, businesses operate without geographical boundaries. Leaders must navigate complex international dynamics, diverse cultural norms, and virtual communication challenges. The ability to influence across these divides is not just advantageous but critical for organizational success and personal career growth. Overcoming barriers to global influence ensures that leaders can effectively drive results and innovate with diverse talent pools, making this a fundamental skill for continuous relevance and achievement.

    How leaders can apply this

    Leaders can immediately apply the insights shared by Maya Hu-Chan by focusing on developing their cultural intelligence and communication agility. This involves actively seeking opportunities to engage with international colleagues and clients, practicing empathy, and adapting communication styles to suit diverse audiences. Leaders should also prioritize building virtual relationship-building skills and developing a strategic approach to showcasing global accomplishments. Cultivating a network of global peers and mentors can further accelerate the journey toward becoming a truly influential international leader.

    About this session

    Key takeaways

    Watching this webinar gives you grounded, practical perspective on Competence. Expect ideas you can use in leadership conversations, not abstract theory, drawn from Maya Hu-Chan's direct experience.

    Who this is for

    CHROs, HR business partners, talent leaders, executive coaches, organizational development practitioners, and senior leaders who are responsible for killer achievement inside their organization.

    Why it matters now

    Workforce expectations, hybrid work patterns, and AI-driven change keep raising the bar on culture and leadership. Sessions like this help leaders make smarter, more evidence-informed decisions about Competence.

    How to apply it

    Use the ideas here to challenge a current assumption on your team, design a single concrete experiment in the next 30 days, and bring one finding back to your leadership group for discussion.

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