Monday, April 6, 2009

Obama (in Prague) in Europe



I heard word that some Asian countries are utilizing President Obama's speeches as tools by which to learn English. That, in itself, is a testament to MUCH of the socio-cultural history that America hasn't necessarily dealt with domestically. But, I'd just like to highlight the fact that President Obama utilizes cultural intelligence to communicate to audiences that have been historically "difficult" to engage. I've noticed Obama build bridges of understanding through various communication strategies including pronunciation, recognition, respect for history, and knowledge of the politics and histories of various peoples. We have President whose an excellent Intercultural Communication specialist. I think Americans benefit from such a leader.

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