Training programs about culture and diversity been popular for many years. For example, in the training and development field, a wide variety of programs teach cultural sensitivity and address issues related to cultural dif ferences. At the core of these programs, people are taught about the nuances and characteristics of different cultures and how to be sensitive to people in other countries and cultures.
The findings in this chapter have implications for leadership training. Understanding issues about culture is useful in several ways (Bing. 2004) First, the findings about culture can help leaders understand their own cul ural biases and preferences. Understanding their own preferences is the first step in understanding that other people in other cultures have different pref erences. Second, the findings help leaders to understand what it means to be a good leader. Different cultures have different ideas about what they want from their leaders, and these findings help our leaders adapt their style to be more effective in different cultural settings. Third, this chapter's findings can help global leaders communicate more effectively across cultural and geo graphic boundaries. By understanding cultural differences. leaders can become more empathic and accurate in their communication with others.