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Bill Sinunu        

Cross-Cultural Communication Expert, Best-Selling Author, Master Facilitator

William Sinunu is one of America’s leading experts in cross-cultural communication. Trained as a University of Chicago Master Facilitator, he is dedicated to helping individuals and organizations bridge cultural divides. Sinunu has developed corporate cultures for various organizations and served on a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services task force. His impactful presentations, such as the one at TEDxPurdueU, and his best-selling books including "Life Could Be Sweeter" and "The Sweet Life," have earned him recognition in numerous publications like Vanity Fair and USA Today. He has worked globally with leaders from corporate and academic sectors, emceeing events, leading conferences, and moderating panels worldwide.

Sinunu's approach simplifies the art of global communication and has been acknowledged worldwide. His engaging material and dynamic presentation style have received praise from a variety of influential figures, including Academy Award nominee Greg Kinnear and Citigroup Senior Executive Brenda Hopgood. Central to his message is the importance of understanding and respecting different cultural norms, values, and mores to foster multicultural teams and build functional global organizations. His "WeAre1 Program," a patented six-step model, is designed to enhance input from diverse focus groups and address cross-cultural communication hurdles.

After earning his M.A. at the University of Chicago, Sinunu worked in the airline industry, significantly contributing to JetBlue’s customer-focused corporate culture. He is a board member at Purdue University’s Center for International Business Education and Research and regularly publishes through his cultural guides, The Evolving Globe Series. Fluent in several languages and having traveled to over 100 countries, Sinunu leverages his extensive experience and multinational perspective to deliver powerful insights into global communication and intercultural relationships.

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Additional Topics:

  • Communication

  • Globalization

  • Leadership

  • Management

  • Strategy

  • Global Business

  • Business Excellence

  • Corporate Culture

  • Innovation

  • International Business

  • International Affairs

  • Organizational Development

  • Change Management

  • Author/Writer

Creating Global Business Cultures:

5 Logical Steps to Transform Your Organization into a World Class Player

Global Sales:

How to Build Dynamic and Rewarding International Relationships

Pacific Links:

How Differing East-West Norms and Values Impact Relationships in the Asian and US Marketplaces

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