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Cross-Cultural Communication: The Gap Between What You Said and What They Heard

Björn Vikard

Published on: 24/07/2026

Transmission is sending a message. Communication is the message arriving as intended. This article examines the high-context/low-context gap, what adaptation requires, and the discipline of checking understanding rather than assuming it.

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Character in Leadership: What It Looks Like When It's Actually Working

Björn Vikard

Published on: 26/06/2026

Character isn't visible in good conditions — it shows when conditions are bad and the behaviour stays the same. This article examines what character-based leadership looks like operationally across cultures, and why consistency is the most underrated

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