My first encounter with cultural intelligence was eight years ago when I applied for a part-time administrative position with the Cultural Intelligence Center. As a recent college graduate most of my experience with people from different backgrounds was limited to international students I met on campus. As a young professional working for a global company, I recognized my need to learn how to work with people from all over the world. CQ quickly became more than part of the company I was working with. It was a must-have for my own professional success.