Overview
Many professionals are familiar with the tension of trying to fit in while maintaining their individuality. Technical skill matters, but connection across cultures, built on honesty and respect, is increasingly essential. Cultural Fluency Without Compromise examines how leaders and professionals can operate in diverse environments without compromising identity. At the centre is the idea of a ""third culture"", a shared space where individuals and host cultures grow together. The book outlines how cultural intelligence (CQ) supports action across boundaries through practical strategies and reflective insights. Topics include building trust and influence in multicultural teams, communicating with respect while remaining authentic, and navigating workplace culture without compromise. Written for readers seeking practical and humane approaches to cross-cultural work, the book presents cultural intelligence as a framework for strengthening teams and bridging differences while remaining true to personal values. Relevant across hospitals and organisations in Europe, North America, Africa, Asia and the Middle East, including UK workplaces and NHS teams. Also applicable to multidisciplinary and multicultural groups in healthcare, education, technology, government and the wider non-profit sector. Promise Monday is a paediatrician and educator with experience in West Africa and the UK, including the NHS. His cross-system work informs a practical approach to leadership, communication and cultural intelligence for healthcare professionals, educators, managers and policy influencers in international and cross-cultural contexts.
Full Product Details
Author: Promise Monday
Publisher: Promond Publishing
Imprint: Promond Publishing
Dimensions:
Width: 15.20cm
, Height: 1.10cm
, Length: 22.90cm
Weight: 0.376kg
ISBN: 9781918265019
ISBN 10: 1918265011
Pages: 154
Publication Date: 01 November 2025
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
""Powerful and insightful - a must-read for anyone committed to becoming a culturally fluent leader."" Dr Uwa Ima-Edomwonyi, GP Educator & Research Lead, University of Manchester ""An indispensable guide for anyone engaging in today's diverse and interconnected world."" Ngozi Iseh-Aghahowa, MD, Paediatric Hospitalist, USA ""I wish I had read this when I started in the NHS in 2003. Clear reflections and solutions for navigating cultural differences."" Dr S Kumar Sethuraman, Consultant Paediatrician, NHS England ""A manual for every professional working across cultures. Indeed, a third culture is possible!"" Dr Oghenovo Efekodo, Founder, Nigerian Doctors in the UK (NDUK) ""Reflective and inspiring. This book fosters team cohesion and a renewed appreciation for diversity."" Dr Mirabel Osayi, Portfolio GP, NHS England ""Power-packed, full of practical insights for navigating cultural diversity in the workplace."" Dr Mike O. Atoe-Imagbe, Consultant in Medicine & Cardiology, NHS England
Author Information
Dr Promise Monday is a paediatrician and educator with experience in West Africa and the United Kingdom. He is a Member of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (UK) and a Fellow of the West African College of Physicians. His clinical and academic work spans paediatrics and cross-cultural leadership, and he has published medical research in peer-reviewed journals.
