In this episode, I talk with Lindsay McMahon, CEO and co-host of All Ears English, about how senior managers can disagree more effectively and sensitively in global business settings. We explore cultural differences in communication, key concepts like context and power distance, and practical English phrases you can use to disagree without damaging relationships. Enjoy! Here are the timings:00:00 – Introduction & why disagreeing well matters for leaders01:00 – Meet Lindsay McMahon and her global communication insights02:30 – A real-life story about missing cultural cues04:30 – Key ideas: high vs. low context cultures and power distance07:00 – How culture and personality shape disagreement styles08:00 – Three approaches to disagree in English08:30 – Style 1: Direct disagreement10:00 – Style 2: Disagreeing while maintaining relationships12:00 – Style 3: Delaying or avoiding disagreement13:30 – Final takeaways: focus on connection, not perfection14:30 – Where to find All Ears English GET MY FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - Become a free member and get my weekly round up of tips in the newsletter and extra bonus content INTERESTED IN 1-to-1 COACHING? Register for future places on my programme WANT TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST? Donate a coffee TRANSCRIPTS - do an in-depth review of the episode content LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyInstagram @annabusinessenglishYouTube @annabusinessenglish

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