Think globally, act locally. It’s not a new idea.

When developing a strong business, one that not only can scale globally, but can also work within smaller networks, the key is to “build deep understanding and partnerships across cultural, political, economic, and regulatory differences,” according to our August 2013 Entrepreneur of the Month, Thunderbird School of Management’s Mansour Javidan.

His new book, “Developing Your Global Mindset,” will push the boundaries of your current global leadership skills, says Javidan.

“Our goal is to identify ways you can successfully influence diverse others while working within the complex and fast-paced world of global business,” he says of his book, which is an invaluable resource for individuals and teams who have global interactions as well as those who coach and develop global leaders.

Scroll down for our Q&A. And click here for Javidan’s Tips for Entrepreneurs to help you develop your global mindset.

Also in this issue:

• Futurist Andy Hines gives us insight into Fred Kofman’s “Conscious Business: How to Build Value Through Values.” “I came away with several takeaways that I can immediately integrate into my work,” says Hines. You will, too! And be sure to check out Hines’ interesting speech topics to hire him as a keynote speaker.

• How to Be Interesting (In 10 Simple Steps) is a charming offering by cartoonist Jessica Hagy. Not only will these ideas on places to go and things to do make you grin—they’ll help you hone your global mindset with humor. Check out our August Book of the Month.

• Financial Planner Bryan Beatty sheds light on the volatile bond market in this month’s Retirement column.

• Hiring expert Barbara Mitchell shares three tips on how you can develop a global mindset in your HR department.

• Last, but not least, I say goodbye to my father, who passed away this year on Father’s Day. Our tumultuous relationship taught me how to go deep, stay strong, and think big. I invite you to read my eulogy to my dad in this month’s Parenting column.

In celebration of thinking deeply about all of life’s big issues, we leave you with this parting thought from Jessica Hagy’s “How to Be Interesting.” From the chapter entitled, “Embrace Your Weirdness,” she writes:

No one is normal. Everyone has quirks and insights unique to themselves. Don’t hide these things—they are what make you interesting. Leave the house as yourself. Be yourself at work. Wear your personality proudly. Don’t censor your skills or hide your unique features. To have a difference is to have an identity. To make it public is to truly be yourself.

Here’s to embracing your inner weirdness—and to making a difference. — Hope Katz Gibbs, publisher, Be Inkandescent
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