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Category Archives: Intercultural/Diversity
How to Get Serious about Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
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How to Prepare for a Meeting in English. 5 Tips for Success
“How to prepare for any speaking opportunity in English so it’ll set you up for success (and not failure)…You must login or register before you view this content.
How to Get Serious about Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
“Imagine a workplace where people of all colors and races are able to climb every rung of the corporate ladder — and where the lessons we learn about diversity at work actually transform the things we do, think and say outside the office…You must login or register before you view this content.
A Surprising Way Minorities Are Turned Off by Job Postings
“The language is such a familiar part of job applications that for many of us, it almost goes unnoticed: ‘Company X is an equal opportunity employer…You must login or register before you view this content.
How I Lost My Accent and Became Fluent in English
“In this video, I talk about what helped me speak with an American accent and how I became fluent in English…You must login or register before you view this content.
Improve How You Communicate Across Cultures
“When we are obliged to use English for business, we do not see that everyone is bringing their own cultural communication style to how the English is actually used…You must login or register before you view this content.
Communicating Across Cultures at the Speed of Language
According to Sherwood Fleming, “When I first begin helping my clients adapt how they communicate within an intercultural business context, whether for a report or a presentation, the first concern they often express is that they do not have enough to say…You must login or register before you view this content.
10 Ways a Tourist May Insult People in Other Countries
“One of the best parts of traveling overseas is experiencing another culture,” writes Ashley Rossi (photo, left) in a piece at BusinessInsider…You must login or register before you view this content.
Cultural Tips: Adapting to a Time-Focused Culture
“I thought it might be interesting to consider the advice I would give someone moving from a country with a flexible view of time to my home country (US), where time is controlled, often to the point of absurdity…You must login or register before you view this content.
Take the Lead in Improving How You Communicate Across Cultures
“I would not be telling you the truth if I said that all my clients are immediately enthusiastic about improving their intercultural communication skills…You must login or register before you view this content.
Change How You Listen During Business Communications
“Due to a general lack of awareness about the nature of listening, both speakers and listeners are using the same faulty assumptions…You must login or register before you view this content.
How Rate of Speech Impacts Diplomacy
“Let’s talk about what we know about how rate of speech impacts credibility and persuasiveness…You must login or register before you view this content.
Take Insightful Action When Communicating Across Cultures
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How to Adapt Expressing Opinions Across Cultures
“Building awareness of language and the role it plays in both building harmonious relationships and inspiring trust across cultures is my main objective in the work I do with my clients…You must login or register before you view this content.
Facing New Intercultural Communication Challenges at Work
“If you listen closely, there is a unique cry for help that can be heard within intercultural businesses everywhere…You must login or register before you view this content.
Be Aware of Intercultural Communication Blind Spots
“For most of us, language is transparent…You must login or register before you view this content.
How to Inspire Intercultural Trust
“As I pointed out in the previous article about evaluating intercultural mistrust, we have double standards with regards to trust…You must login or register before you view this content.
Communicating Clearly Across Cultures
“When clients first meet with me to improve their ability to communicate with colleagues and clients from other cultures, clarity is not usually at the top of their wish list…You must login or register before you view this content.
Communicating Concisely and Clearly Across Cultures
“What’s the requirement of being a good intercultural communicator?..You must login or register before you view this content.