Paul Saunders is a global leadership expert and adjunct professor at INSEAD. We discuss how cultural diversity in teams can drive high performance when managed deliberately through inclusion. Paul distinguishes between organizational culture (a stable "house") and climate (adjustable "rooms" shaped by leaders), emphasizing that leaders influence 60-80% of team climate, which directly impacts performance. The conversation also covers innovation, virtual team dynamics, and the importance of building trust and community.Show notes:Paul Saunders LinkedIn profilePaul Saunders Insead Faculty profileBook “The Happiness Advantage” by Shawn AchorBook “Design Love In” by Marcus BuckinghamThe Nancy Adler curve about effectiveness in multicultural teamsTeam questionnaire “View”Innovation questionnaire “SOQ”sylvainnewton.com/podcast

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