Csaba Toth is the founder of ICQ Global, a leading people development organization specializing in measuring and optimizing psychological safety, motivation, and cognitive diversity, with over 200 licensed partners in 50 countries. He is the developer of the multi award-winning Global DISC and GROWTH Zone models, and the best-selling author of Uncommon Sense in Unusual Times, co-published with Marshall Goldsmith. With 15 years of experience launching start-ups and collaborating with Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and entrepreneurs, Csaba has certified over 180 coaches and consultants worldwide. He holds an Executive MBA from the Quantic School of Business and Technology, an MSc in International Management from the University of Sussex, and an MA in Italian Studies from the University of Szeged, […]

Paul Falcone is the principal of Paul Falcone Workplace Leadership Consulting, LLC in Los Angeles, specializing in international keynote speaking, management & leadership training, executive coaching, and HR advisory services. He is the former CHRO of Nickelodeon Animation Studios and has held senior-level HR positions with Paramount Pictures, Time Warner, and City of Hope Cancer Center. Paul is the author of seventeen HarperCollins Leadership books, many of which have been ranked as #1 Amazon bestsellers in the categories of human resources management, labor & employment law, business conflict resolution and mediation, business mentoring & coaching, communication in management, business and organizational learning, and business decision-making and problem-solving. His books have been translated into multiple languages and have sold in excess […]

Since 2008, Patti McCarthy has been helping individuals and businesses navigate the challenges of cultural differences, enabling them to see the bigger picture. As the founder of Cultural Chemistry, Patti draws inspiration from her curiosity about human interactions—why some connections form effortlessly while others clash or even combust. Patti focuses on uncovering cultural blind spots that often lead to poor employee and customer engagement, missed sales opportunities, and strained professional relationships. These blind spots can hinder recognizing people’s potential, building rapport, establishing trust, and maintaining a positive working environment. Her expertise is particularly critical in management, global teams, sales, HR, and mergers & acquisitions. With her tailored programs, Patti empowers international businesspeople and expatriates to overcome cultural naivety, which can […]