In a world of increasing polarization, this book shows us how to use cultural intelligence to bridge our divides and authentically connect with those around us. Our divides are destroying us: red versus blue, Black versus White, globalists versus nationalists, agnostics versus Christians. Drawing on seminal research on social identity and cultural intelligence, this book explains our impulse to divide people into us
versus them
and reveals how we can tackle tribalism, confront racism, and develop a common vision for the future. This title outlines the four competencies of Cultural Intelligence (CQ): Motivation (CQ Drive); Cognition (CQ Knowledge); Metacognition (CQ Strategy); and Behavior (CQ Action). It shows how we can apply this foundation to a wide range of intercultural situations. The book includes personal anecdotes, stories from around the world, and references to the work of prominent authors, psychologists, thinkers, and economists. The author examines different factors-place, race, gender, religious beliefs, and politics-that shape how we see the world and offers a way for us to reclaim our shared humanity.