Exploring CQ: Building Relationships using Cultural Intelligence

by Wilbur Sargunaraj

Embark on a transformative journey to develop your cultural intelligence and build meaningful relationships with people from different cultures. In Exploring CQ, Cultural Intelligence Facilitator Wilbur Sargunaraj uses insightful and humorous stories from his travels to explore cultural values, cultural clusters, and the subtleties of unconscious bias. This book is an invitation to confront our fears, move beyond tolerance, and embrace learning from others as we foster genuine connections across cultural divides.“Completely fresh, Wilbur Sargunaraj’s book will pique your curiosity, make you laugh, and teach you valuable skills for working across cultures. Many try to write about culture in a way that is both fun and practical, but few succeed as Wilbur has in his book Exploring CQ!” - Erin Meyer, Professor of Management Practice, INSEAD, Author of The Culture Map"A heartwarming, instructive and highly readable book every human should keep in their toolbox.” -Katya Cengel, Journalist, Lecturer, Author of Exiled“Wilbur has created a masterpiece that embraces well-researched scientific material, and is peppered extensively with stories of his boundless, intriguing adventures and experiences.” - Professor Soon Ang (PhD), Nanyang Business School, Distinguished University Professor, Founder and Executive Director, Center for Leadership & Cultural Intelligence

204 pages, Paperback

Published March 12, 2024

Reviews

[P.K. Davies · Rating 5 out of 5]

Exploring CQ had me hooked from the beginning to the end. Wilbur Sargunaraj has created a thoughtful and expansive book based on cultural exploration and the harnessing of universal connection. Intuitive, perceptive and observant, the author also shares experiences that include layers of light and delightful humour. This book is a marvellous bridging between cultural diversity through shared human values and mutual respect. The cultural clusters and unconscious bias are fascinating and eye-opening, yet shared in a gentle, humble way. I especially enjoyed the travel-related QR codes sprinkled throughout the book that link to his comedic and absolutely hilarious YT videos (all done in character). Those who love travel, exploring other cultures and enjoy humour will love this book!

[Bryan Ens · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wilbur has a lot of practical advice on building cross-cultural relationships (rather than mere tolerance). Perhaps one of the most helpful bits of advice was that mistakes will be made, but that if we are striving to develop our CQ (cultural intelligence), we can move on from those mistakes to build friendships that transcends cultures. Well written Mr. Sargunaraj!