Jessica Stone is a Washington-based news correspondent and author of Crossing the Divide:  20 Lessons to Help You Thrive in Cross-Cultural Environments.  Jessica has reported for USA Today, the Washington Times, Fox News, CBS News and the South China Morning Post.   In this episode, Jessica shares stories from 20 years covering the intersection of business and politics - from her time in Afghanistan to covering Western issues for Chinese media outlets.   Jessica shares practical tips from her book aimed at helping us better understand each other and work better in collaborative teams.  Jessica reflects on her time in the White House Foreign Press Corps, her experiences covering Obama and Trump and why the truth must still be absolute. Takeaways Cultural understanding and cross-cultural communication are crucial in an increasingly globalized world.  Cultural proficiency is as important in small companies as in large, global ones.Journalists play a vital role in holding those in power accountable and seeking the truth.Taking risks and staying in one place can be just as adventurous as traveling to different locations.It's important to embrace life and seize every opportunity, both personally and professionally. Connect with Jessica Website Book LinkedIn Instagram X Online Course Thank you for listening today. Please take a moment to rate and subscribe to our podcast. Here is how you can connect with us at the Growth Mixtape podcast. Connect with Bob Mathers Website LinkedIn