From outsider to insider
“Tact is the ability to describe others as they see themselves”. Abraham Lincoln
Welcome to your discomfort zone! Like it or not, globalization is here … to stay.
Most large companies have some kind of business relations with customers, companies, employees or various stakeholders in other countries and cultures. Many employees and managers deal with people from other cultures on a constant basis, including virtual work.
Each of us views the world through a lens of values, morals, conventions, behaviors, attitudes and ethics that are unique to our country of origin. Culture informs every aspect of how we live, function and interpret the world around us. When diverse cultures get together, inadvertent misunderstandings frequently occur, despite a common shared language.
Coaching helps you to accept and embrace the differences of your diverse workforce, leverage a shared vision, promote open communication, foster strong work relationships among virtual teams, and boost interoffice rapport.
Through coaching you will increase your self-awareness and clarity on your own cultural identity and how that impacts your decision-making, communication and team management.
Work with anyone anywhere. Inspired Executives help you navigate your discomfort zone.
Articles on Cross-Cultural Communication
Executives derail
Leaders, Derailment happens. It is normal. It is human. And it comes with consequences for the organization as well as yourself. Research suggests that more than 60% of senior leaders and executives derail at some point of time in their career. Also, the greatest majority of these leaders, belong [...]
A better person every day
You know, I always thought that as a child, I suffered the most. Recently I found out, every one of my siblings, thinks they suffered the most. With 4 children and countless babies (mom babysits until I was in my 20s), my childhood was always like an organized chaos. There [...]
The power of gratitude
Leaders*, Well, it’s the time of the year again to reflect on what we have and appreciate. What have you been particularly grateful for? Who deserves a heartfelt gesture of gratitude? Have you seen everyone and all contributions on your team? When it comes to business, it is easy to [...]
Winning social connections
Leaders*, Did you know that human beings are wired to connect? Simply put, it’s the way our brains work. Our need to connect is as fundamental as our need for food and water. In fact, our well-being depends on our connection with others. Sometimes, we don’t realize we are craving [...]
Managing a Virtual Team
Leaders, Working in virtual teams is one key challenge in the digitization of companies today, both for employees and leaders alike. You may have a team that is spread over different cities, regions or even different countries. How can you ensure that this team will achieve the best results and [...]
A secret energy source: Discovering and respecting other’s differences
Leaders, Have you ever found another mind that exactly thinks like you? When was your tolerant mindset challenged last? Is respecting other’s differences already part and parcel of your organizational DNA? What are the secret ingredients that you foster and encourage for a tolerant workplace? […]