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What I’ve learned about cultural adaptation didn’t come from a handbook. I picked it up slowly, sometimes awkwardly, over years of working with people from different backgrounds in both academia and industry.

I’ve launched a new Substack newsletter to share regular reflections and Thought Sparks. While this website will continue to host longer articles and other content, most of my updates and insights will now appear on Substack. Subscribe to @cultivatedinsight to stay connected and explore more insights.

Over Thanksgiving break, I returned to Florida with my family to revisit the mentors, friends, and familiar places that shaped my early years in the U.S. Walking those old paths reminded me of the people who helped me grow - and why it matters to stay connected to where we began.

Workplace dynamics is really about people. By staying curious, communicating respectfully, leading with emotional intelligence, and holding onto our integrity, we can work better with others and create healthier teams.