The ability to communicate effectively and confidently has a dramatic effect on our ability to advance, and at times, you may find yourself falling into the trap of using weak language that sabotages your efforts to present yourself with authority and confidence. For example, look at the following sentence: “I would just like to say … 
Your Global Leadership Persona™ Why you will need to adapt your leadership style while on a global assignment.
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Retaining, Growing and Developing Global Talent – Are you on board?
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What does the concept of these two dimensions mean for you as a leader? Why would it even matter? Today I write about these two elements knowing that it will help you not only function better in your job, but help you lead effectively. Before we begin, though, let me explain and define each …
Do you see marketing as promoting your products and services? If you answered yes, try reversing this concept to: Marketing is the act of creating need, whether it’s the creation of new ideas and products, or identifying long-term products and ideas. (Take your products and services and create a need). Don’t expect the marketplace to …
Your Global Footprint – Learn how you can develop successful global leaders.
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Leaders in general must be able to have a streamlined process for getting things done, this concept is as important in your home turf as it is when you are on a global assignment. Below I detail my three-step process for developing your leadership persona no matter where in the world you are: BUILD – …
When most people arrive to a new culture they are mesmerized with their surroundings. In the scope of culture, this concept is called the “honeymoon phase.” It is quite normal for you to be intrigued when you arrive to a new country, but this love affair quickly ends when you must begin working with, …
Photo by Dane Deaner on Unsplash Helping women understand the cultural assumptions that drive business in foreign lands Both men and women can learn how to bow, kiss or shake hands effectively, but when it comes to global management, addressing deeper cultural issues is the challenge for both sexes. This challenge, however, is slightly more …
Through the years, there have been several theories used to describe culture. Since culture is so hard to describe, having a theory to try to explain it makes sense, but how much sense does it actually make when you are living in the midst of a new culture? Do you actually remember to apply the …
