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EPISODE · Feb 13, 2026 · 46 MIN

Communication: Perspective from the U.S. | Karen Cvitkovich

from What Works Across Cultures · host Anna Kostecka

What makes a good communicator? What do people tend to get wrong about communicating with colleagues from the United States?Join our host, Anna Kostecka, for a conversation with Karen Cvitkovich, a U.S. consultant, author, and facilitator with almost 20 years of experience in the intercultural field.In this episode, Anna and Karen discuss: What “good communication” really means across culturesThe difference between low-context and high-context culturesHow direct vs. indirect communication styles often cause misunderstandingsGiving effective feedback across culturesPractical tips to help you communicate when working globally, especially when collaborating with U.S. team membersWho is it for? Leaders and team members collaborating in global teams, HR and L&D professionals, and curious minds, wondering what works across cultures and why.Enjoying the podcast? Subscribe, share it with others, or buy us a coffee to support the show.If this topic resonates with you, this is exactly what we work on with leaders and their teams. Get in touch.#InterculturalCommunication #CommunicationStyles, #HighContextCultures, #LowContextCultures, #DirectCommunication, #IndirectCommunication, #Feedback #Cross-culturalCollaboration #GlobalTeams #WorkingWithUSTeams #WorkingWithPolishTeams #WhatWorksAcrossCultures #CulturalDimensions #Cultural Awareness Podcast jingle 106 by ⁠Lundstroem⁠ is licensed under a ⁠Attribution 4.0 International License⁠.

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