Category: Cross-Cultural
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3 Ways to Participate in Women’s History Month
As a board member of both the Global Thinkers Forum and Athena40, I am passionate about sharing the message of accountable leadership, women’s empowerment, and youth development. In light of the #MeToo Movement women’s history is undergoing dramatic change on a global scale. Historically,…
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4 Tips on Mastering Neighborly Etiquette in a Tech Society
Every society sets expectations and has “social norms.” In society, can chose to follow certain rules or guidelines if we seek to enjoy a positive and comfortable relationship with others. These societal rules are absorbed and learned almost naturally from the people who surround us. In the 21st century, societal communication has changed due to…
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Introducing Intercultural Competence
This 3-part blog series is a book review of Dr. Alex Matveev’s excellent book Intercultural Competence in Organizations. Alex and I met during SIETAR USA in 2017 where we were featured as published authors. We immediately felt a Central-Eastern European bond since he is Russian and I’m part Czech. I ordered his book Intercultural Competence…
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5 Tips on How to Survive being a Dockless Scooter Driver
Dockless scooters are the latest phenomena ~ in case you haven’t experienced them, electric scooters function through an app on your smartphone. Once downloaded, you enter your personal and credit card information, then you are able to unlock, ride and lock the e-scooter. The app charges by the minute and includes wireless connectivity and GPS…
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7 Dining Etiquette Tips to Master a Business Meal
Proper dining technique is an important executive skill that demonstrates modern manners. These skills make a meal more enjoyable for everyone. For individuals seeking to make a good impression at a business meal, here are 7 tips to wow your boss, gain confidence, and slay the meal-time business meetings that cross your path. The Formal…
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How to Build a Cross-Cultural Career: 8 Tips from an Attorney Turned Coach
In 2018 I was selected to be a SXSW mentor for International Business. Once the potential mentees signed up for their sessions, I contacted them via the SXSocial App and LinkedIn to inquire about their questions since preparing in advance and bringing value were crucial. More than 50% of the mentees asked “How did you…
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10 Traditional Taboos to Avoid During the Lunar New Year
The Chinese Lunar New Year also known as the “Spring festival” (chunjie (春节)) starts the first day of the first month of the Chinese Lunar Calendar. In 2019, the Year of the Pig, the New Year begins on February 5th and is celebrated for a full 15 days. Just as in many cultures in Asia…
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Walk a Day in my Shoes: World Hijab Day
This February 1st will count as the seventh annual celebration of World Hijab Day. Ms. Nazma Khan, the founder of this movement has encouraged women worldwide to experience observing Hijab for a day. It is an all inclusive celebration for non-Muslims and non-hijab Muslims to “walk a day in their shoes,” instead of judging and…
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4 Cultural Tips for National Religious Freedom Day
Wednesday, January 16th marks the 233rd anniversary of the legal formalization of religious freedom in the United States of America. National Religious Freedom Day celebrates and honors an essential freedom in U.S. society. This day is strongly promoted in schools and universities to teach students, parents, and professors about the liberty to express and…
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National Clean off your desk Day: 10 Tips for a Tidy Workspace
From stained coffee mugs to document stacks, your office space can quickly become cluttered. When you return to the office bright and early January 14th, create momentum with an organized workspace. On the second Monday of January each year join fellow professionals across the U.S. for National Clean Off Your Desk Day. To help you…