Even the best global strategies can fail when culture is ignored. In this opening episode of Dear Global Leaders, we unpack Walmart’s failed expansion in Germany revealing how cultural blind spots, leadership assumptions, and lack of local insight can destroy billion-dollar plans. A must-listen for leaders navigating global teams, markets, or transformations.

In this episode of Dear Global Leaders, host Tiphaine Coste sits down with Astrid Mozes, CEO of the Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce, to uncover the real lessons behind leadership, growth, and influence from Sweden to the U.S. and beyond. Together, they explore the paradoxes and unspoken truths of leading across borders: 🌍 How to evolve from expert to global leader ⚡ When to act fast vs. when to hold back 💬 The art of giving feedback and coaching with empathy 🧭 Staying authentic in cross-cultural environments 🏛️ The boardroom realities of influence and decision-making 🤝 How mentorship, sponsorship, and volunteering fuel leadership growth 💡 Why great leaders don’t have all the answers, they create space for truth A rare and honest conversation where power meets humility and experience meets evolution. Perfect for leaders, entrepreneurs, and rising professionals who want to grow their influence, lead with intention, and thrive in a global business world.

In this debut solo episode of Dear Global Leaders, Tiphaine Coste explores how local success stories can transform into global empires, through the lens of McDonald’s. She breaks down the strategic tension between standardization and diversification, revealing how global scalability depends on culture-smart systems, adaptable processes, and clear leadership frameworks. Tune in to discover three practical lessons you can apply to your own business to scale across borders with consistency, impact, and authenticity.

Heather Hansen, global communication expert, joins Dear Global Leaders to unpack why cross-cultural communication breaks down—and how leaders can turn diversity, language, and accents into a strategic advantage.

🎙️ Welcome to Dear Global Leaders - the podcast where global business, strategy, and culture come together. In this trailer, host Tiphaine Coste introduces the mission of the show: to go behind the slides of global business and reveal how leaders scale across borders, adapt to cultural differences, and make bold decisions in today’s complex world. Each episode will feature real stories, expert insights, and practical lessons for founders, executives, and ambitious professionals who want to grow and thrive in the global workplace. ✨ Follow Dear Global Leaders now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere you listen — and if you enjoy this show, please leave a 5-star rating and review to help us grow!