My Book, Access to Asia, is Here!
Asia is a beautiful continent with unique cultures that are as varied as its beautiful silks.
Tanzania: African Cat Outrunning Asian Tigers?
Before writing this post I happened to open a fortune cookie that read: “Good fortune takes preparation.”
Guest Blog by Dr. Liz Alexander
My Weekend of Hosting an International Visitor by Dr. Liz Alexander You may have found that, as you travel the world, some countries draw you in more than others. India is one such place for me. Some years ago I began offering my services as consulting co-author, speaker and educator in the Indian cities of [...]
International Valentine’s Day Celebrations, Part II
International Valentine’s Day Celebrations, Part II – Asian Traditions Continuing the theme of Valentine’s Day around the world, we will now look to the East to discover more international traditions. While some celebrations of love in Asian cultures are rooted in ancient traditional holidays, others involve adaptations of popular Western customs. Either way, the following [...]
International Valentine’s Day Celebrations, Part I
Ever wonder how the “day of love” is celebrated around the world? Many cultures dedicate a special day to expressing love and appreciation to loved ones, family, and friends. Though not always celebrated on February 14th, a wide variety of modern customs and long-standing traditions are observed worldwide. Whether traveling abroad or simply curious about [...]
Interview with Author Barry Tomalin – Part II
Earlier this week, I introduced readers to the incredible author Barry Tomalin, and explored through an interview what influenced and fascinated him most in writing his latest book, The World's Business Cultures: How to Unlock Them. Now, some additional insights from Barry: What is the single most fascinating thing you discovered when writing the book? I [...]
Interview with Author Barry Tomalin – Part I
Recently I was fortunate enough to “pick the brain” of the wonderful author, trainer, public speaker and global business consultant Barry Tomalin. Barry has authored several useful books and guides, including the groundbreaking The World’s Business Cultures: How to Unlock Them, which is now in its 3rd edition. Below are some questions I asked Barry, [...]
Myanmar/Burma & ASEAN, Part II
The global consulting firm McKinsey calls Myanmar “one of the few remaining largely untapped markets in the world.” But for those of us who simply love mysterious Myanmar (formerly Burma) for being one of the most fascinating nations worldwide, it is “the land of the pagodas.” The past year was significant for Myanmar as the [...]
Myanmar/Burma & The French Connection, Part I
One of the most surprising things I discovered on my recent trip to Myanmar (formerly Burma) was the depth of the country’s association with the French. A quick dip into the history books showed that this relationship has been in existence since the early 18th century. It was only the pressing nature of the French [...]
Joseph Shaules Interview Part 2: The Intercultural Mind
For those of you as fascinated by Joseph Shaules’ ideas as I am, I was able to catch up with him further - around the world in Tokyo this time - to ask a few follow-up questions. As expected, his answers are inspiring and made me really think – exactly how do I think about [...]