Chapter 3

Internationalists Alpha to Omega

The two companies profiled in the last chapter are led by and staffed by global thinkers who grew through levels of experience and expertise throughout their professional lives. The case studies showcased the results of their global vision. How did they get that way? What is the common ground? What are their lives, their backgrounds, their education, their experiences, their interests, and their personalities like that led them to this point?

There are identifiable qualities and characteristics inherent in internationalists that show up at an early age, and certainly early in a career. The following is an analysis of who they are and what motivates them, followed by some short profiles of internationalists ...

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