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The Power of Perspective – Changing Your Scenic View
We recently visited the Shenandoah State Park in Western Virginia. You might have heard the name before, made famous by John Denver in the song Country Road. Reflecting upon our experiences in the country of…
Difficult Conversations Made Easy – Part 2 During the Conversation
In the previous episode we talked about how to prepare for difficult conversations, today the topic is how to manage a difficult conversations while you are in the midst of it, to ensure that the…
How to Use Visualization during Stressful Situations and to Succeed in your Job Interview
Ever been in a meeting and not being able to raise your voice and contribute? Perhaps you have an important conversation scheduled. A conversation where you want to stand up for yourself and ask for,…
Common Misunderstandings about doing Business with Americans – xportblog.com
As a Finn who has lived in the US for 17 years and who works with expats and global staff of multinational organizations, I help clients navigate the world of work and business across cultures….
Leaders will thrive by applying local understanding to global vision -My blog at tradeready.ca
I was recently invited to contribute an article on global leadership to Trade Ready, a Forum for International Trade Training in Canada – FTT.ca. “Operating a business in the global marketplace is comparable to swimming…
Creating Successful Business Relationships across Cultures
Do your Finnish team members never seem to express emotions? Do your Swedish clients take an eternity to make a decision? Have you ever been frustrated at your American coworkers’ braggadocio? Cultural differences in communications…
Transferable Skills-Your Tool Box
We recently had some work done on the house. The carpenter showed up with his van full of tools and toolboxes in various sizes and shapes. Depending on what needed to be done, he selected…